MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-074US Gaming Laptop
Or from $107/ month financing or installment plan*
18" QHD+ 240Hz | GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti | AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX
Customize Your High-Performance Gaming Laptop
Tailor your laptop to your playstyle and workflow. Choose your CPU, GPU, display, storage, memory, and performance upgrades — each system hand-built, stress-tested, and optimized by our U.S. technicians.
Fully Customizable
Hand-Built & Performance Tuned
Built in the USA
Expert-Tuned for Maximum Performance
Every XOTIC PC laptop undergoes a detailed optimization and validation process performed by our U.S. technicians. Your system is inspected, upgraded where requested, thermally tuned, and tested to ensure stable, reliable performance right out of the box.
U.S. Technician Inspected & Prepared
Thermal Optimization & Repaste Options
Benchmarking & Stability Testing
Prepared in the USA
Our Laptop Optimization & Quality Process
- Full system inspection & hardware validation
- Optional repaste service for cooler, quieter performance
- Installation of memory, storage, and configuration upgrades
- BIOS updates, firmware checks & driver optimization
- Thermal stress testing & long-duration performance checks
- Benchmark verification across real-world workloads
- Final QC, cleaning & secure packaging for shipment
Key Specs at a Glance
This model delivers the perfect balance of performance, portability, and display quality. Below are the core specifications that define its real-world speed, responsiveness, and gaming capability.
Performance Overview
Built for smooth, responsive performance across gaming, creative workloads, and everyday multitasking. Each laptop is optimized and validated by our U.S. technicians to ensure stable, consistent behavior right out of the box.
Tuned for Real-World Performance
Before shipment, your laptop undergoes an extensive verification process to confirm smooth operation in real workloads. This includes application responsiveness, system stability under sustained load, gaming behavior, and everyday performance consistency.
XOTIC PC Performance Validation
- BIOS and firmware checks
- Driver optimization & system preparation
- Thermal behavior and stability verification
- Optional repaste service for cooler, quieter operation
- Responsive performance testing for gaming & applications
Customization & Upgrade Options
Make your laptop truly yours. XOTIC PC offers extensive customization options ranging from cosmetic personalization to advanced performance enhancements — all installed and validated by our U.S. technicians.
UV Printing
Apply high-resolution UV artwork directly onto your laptop’s chassis. Durable, vibrant, and fully customizable with your own design or selections from our gallery.
Wraps & Skins
Choose from premium vinyl wraps for a unique look and added surface protection. Available in metallic, carbon fiber, matte, gloss, and custom designs.
Custom Painting
Hand-painted premium finishes with automotive-grade coatings. Create a one-of-a-kind laptop with personalized colors, gradients, or themed designs.
RAM & Storage Upgrades
Increase memory capacity or add ultra-fast NVMe SSDs for improved multitasking, shorter load times, and long-term flexibility. Installed and tested by our technicians.
Laser Etching
Precision laser etching for logos, artwork, text, or custom personalization. A permanent and professional way to showcase your identity.
Overclocking & Tuning
System tuning adjustments for optimal performance. Includes power profile balancing and performance-oriented configuration based on your usage.
Thermal Enhancements
Improve cooling efficiency with optional thermal pasting, premium thermal pads, or copper heatsink enhancements — ensuring cooler temperatures and quieter operation.
Extended Warranty Options
Protect your investment with extended warranties covering parts, labor, and additional service options for long-term peace of mind.
Stunning Display & Immersive Audio
Designed for vivid clarity and immersive sound, this system delivers a premium visual and audio experience for gaming, streaming, and creative work. Each laptop undergoes visual and audio quality checks by XOTIC PC technicians before shipping.
Vivid, Color-Accurate Visuals
Enjoy sharp detail and rich color depth whether you're gaming, editing, or streaming. XOTIC PC performs panel inspections, brightness consistency checks, and dead-pixel validation to ensure your display meets high quality standards before it leaves our facility.
Clear, Immersive Audio
Experience clean dialogue, balanced mids, and strong audio clarity for gaming, music, and communication. Each system undergoes speaker channel testing and microphone clarity checks to ensure reliable everyday performance.
Engineered for the demands of STEM professionals, the Vector A18 HX combines cutting-edge performance with rock-solid stability. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, it operates like a high-tech brain, seamlessly integrating and analyzing complex data quickly and precisely. Whether you're developing software, analyzing data, or running simulations, the Vector A18 HX delivers the performance and reliability engineers need to excel in every challenge.
The Ultimate Gaming Processor Evolved:
Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor
Game like never before with the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor, featuring the latest Zen 5 architecture, gamers can now harness the power of ultimate performance on the processor built for gaming and more.
*Specs varies by model.
Zen 5 Architecture | Up to 16 Cores | Up to 32 Threads | 64MB Cache
GEFORCE RTX 50 SERIES LAPTOPS
GAME CHANGER
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.
Game Changer
GEFORCE RTX 50 SERIES LAPTOPS
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
AI, Ready for You
MSI Gaming Laptops are NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices—optimized AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build AI assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow’s AI today with the power of NVIDIA RTX™.
NVIDIA DLSS 4M
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC’s gaming capabilities.
Full Ray Tracing with Neural Rendering
Game-Changing Realism
The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of full ray tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.
Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.
Copilot
Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.
AI Engine
MSI AI Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple AI tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment.
MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology
Even when extreme workloads demand full CPU and GPU power, MSI OverBoost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total output of 260W, or exceeds the CPU’s standard TDP limit for unmatched processing performance when operating independently.
*260W based on configuration of AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX series with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090/5080 laptop GPU and above.
*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
*May vary by scenario.
Unmatched Performance, Superior Cooling
Leveraging an innovative Cooler Boost 5 and MSI's expertise in optimizing temperature and performance, the Vector A18 HX not only smashes through performance milestones but also supports the latest PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, featuring a dedicated cooling copper pipe to fully unlock their peak potential.2 Fans | 7 Heat Pipes | PCIE GEN 5 SSD With Dedicated Cooling Pipe | 3D Cooling Stands
High Speed Combo
With support for up to 2 SSDs and blazing-fast transfer speeds, the Vector A18 HX offers unmatched storage flexibility and extreme data performance. Experience seamless expansion and peak efficiency for all your storage demands.*Maximum speed is achieved using multiple SSDs in RAID and may not be pre-configured out of the box. Actual speeds may vary by configuration.
Light Up with Gaming Style
The Vector A18 HX has a new 26-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring LED-lit "WASD" keys with specially designed keycaps. Enjoy more colorful lights with virtually infinite customizable color combos and profiles, giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.
Unmatched Visuals
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.
18" Immersive Display | 16:10 Golden Ratio display | QHD+ Resolution | Up to 240Hz Refresh rate | 100% DCI-P3
Expand your vision across multiple display with HDMI™ 2.1, USB4
Elevate Your Audio
Experience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.
Full Support for All Possibility
The Vector A18 HX comes with the most complete I/O ports to support all kinds of data transmission or display output. Giving gamers the maximized flexibility in using the laptop.*PD Charging supports 65W (20V@3.25A) and up to (28V@5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V@3A) and up to 140W(28V@5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.
Vector A18 HX A9W
- Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor
- Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) - Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7
Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies - 18" QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel
- Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans, 7 heat pipes, and PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling design
- 99.9Whr Battery Capacity
- 26-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
- IR FHD webcam with Webcam Shutter
- One month of PC Game Pass
(Eligible Region: Please visit https://www.xbox.com/regions for the newest information.
* Spec and bundle offer may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details.) - * Configuration may vary by models, please check spec sheet for detail info.
Technical Specifications.
Warranty & Support
Every ASUS laptop purchased from XOTIC PC includes full manufacturer warranty coverage plus dedicated U.S.-based support from our team. Optional extended protection plans are also available for additional peace of mind.
ASUS Manufacturer Warranty
All ASUS laptops include the standard manufacturer warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Coverage and duration vary by model, but typically include:
- 1-Year ASUS Limited Warranty
- Depot repair or replacement services
- Technical support via ASUS
XOTIC PC U.S. Support
Our team provides personalized assistance for troubleshooting, upgrades, configuration help, and technical questions — even after your system has left our facility.
- Dedicated U.S.-based support
- Guidance on upgrades & optimization
- Assistance with ASUS warranty processes
Extended Protection Plans
Extend your coverage with optional XOTIC PC protection plans. Options vary by model and may include:
- 1- to 3-year extended parts & labor plans
- Accidental damage protection
- Priority repair handling
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a laptop take to ship from XOTIC PC?
Every system undergoes XOTIC PC quality checks, optimization, and performance validation before shipping.
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What warranty comes with my laptop?
XOTIC PC provides U.S.-based support, and optional extended protection plans are available for additional coverage.
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Why Choose XOTIC PC for Your Laptop?
When you purchase your laptop through XOTIC PC, you’re getting more than a device — you’re getting expert optimization, custom upgrade options, enhanced thermal performance, and dedicated U.S.-based support from technicians who care about your long-term experience.
Expert Technician Optimization
Every laptop is inspected, tuned, updated, and tested by our U.S. technicians. BIOS settings, drivers, thermals, and performance parameters are validated before shipping.
Custom Upgrades & Enhancements
Unlock deeper customization with options like UV printing, vinyl wraps, custom painting, laser etching, RAM & storage upgrades, repasting, thermal pad upgrades, and copper heatsinks.
Performance & Thermal Validation
We run stability checks, thermal tests, CPU/GPU behavior analysis, and real-world performance validation — ensuring your laptop performs reliably from day one.
Real Humans. Real Support.
Get fast, friendly assistance from our in-house support team in Lincoln, Nebraska. No outsourcing — just knowledgeable experts who actually know your system.
Trade In & Upgrade Easily
Trade in your current PC or laptop and put its value toward your new system. A simple, cost-effective upgrade path without starting from scratch.
Suggested Add-Ons
Enhance your system with recommended upgrades and accessories selected to improve performance, protection, and everyday usability.
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Choose your upgrades, enhancements, and personalization options—your perfect laptop starts here.
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