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Name: MSI - Vector 16 HX AI 400 16" 240Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop - Intel Ultra 9-275HX - GeForce RTX 5080 - 16GB Memory- 1TB SSD - Cosmo Gray
Brand: MSI
SKU: 11987593
Price: 2479 USD
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 4.6 (53 reviews)

MSI - Vector 16 HX AI 400 16" 240Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop - Intel Ultra 9-275HX - GeForce RTX 5080 - 16GB Memory- 1TB SSD - Cosmo Gray

Model:: VECTOR16HXA2400; |
SKU:: 11987593

User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 53 reviews.

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QuestionWhich graphics card is used in this gaming laptop?
- Answer It uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card.
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QuestionIs the keyboard backlit?
- Answer Yes, it has an RGB backlit keyboard.
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QuestionHow much RAM does the Vector 16 HX have?
- Answer The Vector 16 HX comes with 16GB of DDR5 RAM.
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QuestionWhat is the screen resolution of the display?
- Answer The display has a QHD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600.
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QuestionWhat operating system does the laptop come with?
- Answer It comes with Windows 11 Home.
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QuestionDoes this MSI laptop have an optical drive?
- Answer No, this model does not include an optical drive.
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QuestionWhat type of processor does this MSI laptop have?
- Answer This MSI laptop is equipped with a 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX processor.
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QuestionDose it have a second ssd slot?
Asked 1 year ago by Alex.
- Answer Yes it does. The spec sheet doesn't list it, but there is a second, unpopulated NVMe slot next to the 1TB drive it comes with. The slots are under black tape, center left in the attached photo. I added a second drive and confirmed it works perfectly.
  Answered 1 year ago by DanJ
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QuestionWhich ram memory type I should choose to upgrade it to 64GB? I mean, how much mhz, what type of CL and socket?
Asked 1 year ago by Saladino.
- Answer DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800). You'll need two 32GB SODIMMs. Best Buy doesn't appear to carry 64GB kits. I bought this: https://www.newegg.com/corsair-64gb-262-pin-ddr5-so-dimm-ddr5-5600/p/N82E16820982166
  Answered 1 year ago by DanJ
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QuestionThe second unused SSD slot is that Gen 4 or Gen 5?
Asked 11 months ago by VitaminDee.
- Answer Hello VitaminDee - this laptop comes with 1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4 installed and comes with comes with 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible.
  Answered 11 months ago by Geno
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QuestionIs this being shipped from within the U.S.? If ordered to somewhere within the U.S. to somewhere else within the U.S. Will there be tariff charges?
Asked 8 months ago by DarylS.
- Answer This product is coming from the US. You will pay your applicable state sales tax upon purchase.
  Answered 8 months ago by Geno
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Questionwhat will be the total draw power, and is the ram upgradeable
Asked 1 year ago by obbsedgeek.
- Answer If you go by the official MSI product material and website, the total power draw at full performance is 240w (65w CPU and 175w GPU). The power adapter/charger provide 330w. The RAM is upgradable to 96gb (2x48) at 5600hz up to 6400hz, or 64gb (2x32), or 32gb (2x16). It already will come with 16gb (2x8).
  Answered 1 year ago by Anonymous
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QuestionHOW BRIGHT IS THE SCREEN.
Asked 1 month ago by RICHARD.
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QuestionWhat is the largest SSD this laptop can hold? I want to put a 4TB SSD inside.
Asked 5 months ago by sTeProxy.
- Answer The Vector 16HX AI can support a 4TB NVMe SSD.
  Answered 5 months ago by Geno
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QuestionDoes it have 1 x 16 GB RAM or 2 x 8 GB RAM
Asked 5 months ago by ShadowGarden.
- Answer It has 2x 8 GB RAM
  Answered 3 months ago by teammsi
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QuestionIn the current memory configuration 16GB, is it one single 16GB RAM stick or 2*8 RAM stick? I want to upgrade the memory to 32GB and I am wondering if I need to buy one more 16GB stick or two sticks
Asked 5 months ago by LaptopLover.
- Answer Hello LaptopLover - this system comes configured with 2*8GB sticks of system memory (RAM) included. If upgrading you will need to purchase 2 sticks.
  Answered 5 months ago by Geno
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QuestionIs the 16GB RAM expandable? Are there empty slots for the expanding RAM?
Asked 5 months ago by Anony.
- Answer Yes it is expandable And the two slots equipped with 8GB on each slot
  Answered 3 months ago by teammsi
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QuestionDoes this computer support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2? Is there a more comprehensive USB spec that can be provided?
Asked 6 months ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1) 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 1x SD Express Card Reader 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
  Answered 6 months ago by Geno
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QuestionCan I upgrade the RAM?
Asked 6 months ago by Nick.
- Answer Hello Nick - the system memory (RAM) is upgradeable in this laptop.
  Answered 6 months ago by Geno
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QuestionCan i upgrade ram to 32?
Asked 6 months ago by Nick.
- Answer Yes you could upgrade it to 32GB
  Answered 3 months ago by teammsi
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Questions & Answers

MSI - Vector 16 HX AI 400 16" 240Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop - Intel Ultra 9-275HX - GeForce RTX 5080 - 16GB Memory- 1TB SSD - Cosmo Gray

Q: QuestionWhich graphics card is used in this gaming laptop?

Q: QuestionIs the keyboard backlit?

Q: QuestionHow much RAM does the Vector 16 HX have?

Q: QuestionWhat is the screen resolution of the display?

Q: QuestionWhat operating system does the laptop come with?

Q: QuestionDoes this MSI laptop have an optical drive?

Q: QuestionWhat type of processor does this MSI laptop have?

Q: QuestionDose it have a second ssd slot?

Q: QuestionWhich ram memory type I should choose to upgrade it to 64GB? I mean, how much mhz, what type of CL and socket?

Q: QuestionThe second unused SSD slot is that Gen 4 or Gen 5?

Q: QuestionIs this being shipped from within the U.S.? If ordered to somewhere within the U.S. to somewhere else within the U.S. Will there be tariff charges?

Q: Questionwhat will be the total draw power, and is the ram upgradeable

Q: QuestionHOW BRIGHT IS THE SCREEN.

Q: QuestionWhat is the largest SSD this laptop can hold? I want to put a 4TB SSD inside.

Q: QuestionDoes it have 1 x 16 GB RAM or 2 x 8 GB RAM

Q: QuestionIn the current memory configuration 16GB, is it one single 16GB RAM stick or 2*8 RAM stick? I want to upgrade the memory to 32GB and I am wondering if I need to buy one more 16GB stick or two sticks

Q: QuestionIs the 16GB RAM expandable? Are there empty slots for the expanding RAM?

Q: QuestionDoes this computer support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2? Is there a more comprehensive USB spec that can be provided?

Q: QuestionCan I upgrade the RAM?

Q: QuestionCan i upgrade ram to 32?

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QuestionWhich graphics card is used in this gaming laptop?

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QuestionHow much RAM does the Vector 16 HX have?

QuestionWhat is the screen resolution of the display?

QuestionWhat operating system does the laptop come with?

QuestionDoes this MSI laptop have an optical drive?

QuestionWhat type of processor does this MSI laptop have?

QuestionDose it have a second ssd slot?

QuestionWhich ram memory type I should choose to upgrade it to 64GB? I mean, how much mhz, what type of CL and socket?

QuestionThe second unused SSD slot is that Gen 4 or Gen 5?

QuestionIs this being shipped from within the U.S.? If ordered to somewhere within the U.S. to somewhere else within the U.S. Will there be tariff charges?

Questionwhat will be the total draw power, and is the ram upgradeable

QuestionHOW BRIGHT IS THE SCREEN.

QuestionWhat is the largest SSD this laptop can hold? I want to put a 4TB SSD inside.

QuestionDoes it have 1 x 16 GB RAM or 2 x 8 GB RAM

QuestionIn the current memory configuration 16GB, is it one single 16GB RAM stick or 2*8 RAM stick? I want to upgrade the memory to 32GB and I am wondering if I need to buy one more 16GB stick or two sticks

QuestionIs the 16GB RAM expandable? Are there empty slots for the expanding RAM?

QuestionDoes this computer support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2? Is there a more comprehensive USB spec that can be provided?

QuestionCan I upgrade the RAM?

QuestionCan i upgrade ram to 32?