The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a relentless performance machine designed for South African power users, from elite gamers to STEM professionals conducting complex simulations.
This specific iteration is a generational leap, being among the first to feature the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Built on the Blackwell architecture, this GPU provides unprecedented AI horsepower and 24GB of dedicated VRAM, making it capable of handling the most demanding 4K gaming and generative AI workloads locally.
At its heart lies the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor, part of the new high-performance "HX" family that balances massive core counts with advanced AI efficiency. To maintain peak performance during intense Cape Town summers or long rendering sessions, the Vector utilizes MSI’s Overboost Ultra technology, delivering a combined 240W of power to the CPU and GPU. All of this power is housed in a sophisticated Cosmos Grey chassis, complemented by a 240Hz QHD+ display that ensures every frame of your work or play is delivered with pinpoint accuracy.
MSI Vector 16 HX AI Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 RTX 5090 240Hz
Key Technical Specifications
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Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX (Up to 5.40 GHz, 24 Cores, 24 Threads)
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Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7)
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Display: 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 16:10, 240Hz, IPS-Level, 100% DCI-P3
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Memory: 32GB DDR5-6400MHz (Expandable up to 96GB, 2 Slots)
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Storage: 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD (Additional M.2 slot available)
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Operating System: Windows 11 Home
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Thermal Solution: Cooler Boost 5 with MSI Overboost Ultra (240W Total Power)
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Connectivity: * Intel® Killer™ BE1750x Wi-Fi 7
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Bluetooth 5.4
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2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
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I/O Ports:
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2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.1)
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2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
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1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
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1 x SD Express Card Reader
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1 x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
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Keyboard: 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with dedicated Copilot Key
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Audio: 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers with Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer and Hi-Res Audio
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Camera: 1080p FHD IR Camera with HDR and 3D Noise Reduction
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Battery: 90Whr 4-Cell Li-Polymer
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Power Supply: 330W Adapter
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Weight: 2.7 kg
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