Raider 18 HX - Intel® 14th Gen Laptop - Tutorial & Know-How | MSI

[@jonahjameson272]

This guy's enthusiasm sold me I want one

[@Iam_tthompson]

This is the perfect laptop. I'm definitely getting one! Finally my search is over!

[@albertjr.wagner5823]

Sure! Here’s a more detailed summary of the transcript: 1. **Design and Connectivity**: - **Stylish Design**: The MSI Raider 18 HX features a sleek black and red two-tone design, complemented by the exclusive Mystic Light bar and RGB logo, giving it a stylish appearance. - **Comprehensive I/O Ports**: - **Right Side**: Two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port, and an audio combo jack supporting Hi-Res audio. The right Thunderbolt™ 4 port also supports up to 140W PD 3.1 charging. - **Left Side**: An SD card reader, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, and a Kensington Lock. - **Rear**: An HDMI™ 2.1 port supporting up to 8K resolution at 60Hz, an RJ45 port for stable network connections, and a DC-in port. - **Camera Shutter**: A built-in camera shutter for enhanced privacy protection. 2. **Display and Keyboard**: - **Display**: - The Raider 18 HX is equipped with the world's first 18-inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display, offering buttery smooth visuals. - **VESA Certified DisplayHDR 1000**: Achieves a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. - **Calman Verified and MSI True Color Technology**: Ensures the highest level of color accuracy and visual experience. - **Keyboard**: - **Per-Key RGB Keyboard by SteelSeries**: Features customizable RGB lighting for each key, enhancing the gaming atmosphere. - **Improved Key Design**: The direction and number keys are enlarged by 65% for better usability. - **Customizable Hotkeys**: F1 to F12 keys can be toggled between default functions and alternative functions using the FN key and Escape key. - **Additional Controls**: FN key combined with arrow keys can control features like Cooler Boost or crosshair. - **Fingerprint Sensor**: Allows for faster login with a simple touch. - **SteelSeries GG Software**: Customize every key's color, lighting effects, and create personalized gaming setups. 3. **Performance and Cooling**: - **Processor and GPU**: - Powered by the latest Intel Core i9-14900HX processor. - Equipped with NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 4080 laptop GPUs, featuring NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, ray tracing, and DLSS 3.5 for enhanced performance and AI-powered graphics. - **OverBoost Ultra Technology**: Provides up to 175W of graphics power plus an additional 75W from the CPU, totaling 250W of combined power. - **Thermal Management**: - Features the Cooler Boost 5 thermal module with enhanced airflow for better performance. - Supports up to 192GB of DDR5 memory, making it ideal for multitasking, heavy-load games, 3D graphic design, and video editing. 4. **Audio and AI Features**: - **Audio System**: - Includes six speakers (four main speakers plus two woofers) by Dynaudio, offering an immersive audio experience. - **Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio**: Enhances sound quality for gaming, music, and videos. - **AI Features**: - **MSI AI Artist**: Allows users to generate images directly on the laptop, enhancing creativity. - **MSI AI Engine**: Automatically adjusts hardware settings based on user scenarios to optimize performance. 5. **Software and Customization**: - **MSI Center**: - Provides preset profiles for different scenarios, allowing users to adjust performance settings manually. - **Extreme Performance Mode**: Unlocks the full potential of the laptop with options to adjust Core Clock offset, VRAM Clock offset, and customize fan speeds. - **User Scenario Tab**: Switch between integrated graphics for battery life and discrete graphics for maximum performance. - **Wi-Fi 7**: Offers accelerated connectivity with ultra-low latency, higher bandwidths, and multi-link operation (MLO). - **Customization Options**: Users can control the lighting of the matrix light bar and RGB logo, integrating with various software to enhance the gaming experience. Overall, the MSI Raider 18 HX combines advanced technology and stylish design to deliver a powerful and versatile laptop, suitable for gaming, creative work, and everyday use.

[@ClubsAnthems]

Audio jack should be on the left side as gaming with mouse will be a problem when mouse will hit headphone cable

[@mach4431]

Exactly bro. Tho I used bluetooth more these days there always will be times I want a cord headphone

[@uzaklarda90]

Please listen to consumers, not marketers. Msi Titan needs thicker case and better cooling. It doesn't matter if this product is a kilo heavier or lighter. The headphone jack is on the right side and that means you're not doing something right. The SSD slot should be more accessible. Despite all this, it's a great computer.

[@danielp.inlinha8087]

this is the most beautiful laptop currently, more beautiful than the titan, its appearance expresses power and modernity... I really love the traditional touch pad and the fingerprint... I will buy this Laptop... and please make a version with desktop gpu even if you have to increase the size of the Laptop and make a bigger back... find out how to build a water cooler radiator into the desktop gpu😅

[@art_means_artificial]

not the most beautiful. razer is the most beautiful, but fingerprints are annoying

[@danielp.inlinha8087]

@@art_means_artificial sorry, what did you say? you don't understand aesthetics, Razer is a laptop with such a generic design from the 2000s and with a terrible design, especially for cooling cpu and gpu, and the keyboard shrinking for its so big body makes it look ridiculous. It's the same type of people who think that a high-end iPhone is better than a high-end Samsung, you have to stop appreciating things based on the brand's reputation and start appreciating them based on their performance.

[@napoficial7123]

Can't wait to Nexus to test thermal and benchmarks this machine!

[@RaKnows]

If you would add G-Sync and Advanced Optimus, I might just be a customer.

[@amulkumar6412]

Nice 👍😊

[@JonasFNATIC]

Hi, I'm interested in the MSI Raider 18 HX. I would like specific information on two points: Can you provide me with the exact TDU value of the NVIDIA RTX 4070 graphics card in this model? I want to make sure the cooling system is able to handle the heat generated during heavy use. Does this laptop's screen support BT2020 color space how many (%)? Does the 18-inch Mini LED panel offer a wide color gamut for an optimal visual experience?

[@zechssiguro7476]

We should get independent reviews for that info, but I do appreciate the breakdown from the Source! I'd also like to know if the normal cooling system can prevent "Toaster Oven" temperatures when working or gaming hard on this device?

[@JonasFNATIC]

@@zechssiguro7476 I prefer to first ask the brand itself, then check with other sources, in order to have a clear opinion on the subject.

[@JonaWu67]

power of 4070 is 140W which is basically the highest possible there is. thermal handles 250W combined so i think you're good. panel specifies 100% dcip3, but doesnt say BT2020 source: product page

[@JonasFNATIC]

@@JonaWu67 Thank you for the information. Regarding the BT2020 I know that it is rather hard to find it... You would need to find a site that tests all kinds of screens with professional probes to know everything about the colorimetry of this screen.

[@sunnykhosla8891]

thankyou for a wonderful review. Please do help with couple of questions (1) is it possible to turn the keyboard lights off ? (2) is fan noise an issue ? how loud does it get ? - thx. Sunny

[@JoeLeIsInTheHouse]

(1) yes, you can refer to 5:06 of the video (2) I think it depends on how you defined "noise". Fan sound and performance are often a trade-off, you can't ask for high performance but also low fan noise, but you can adjust the fan mode by yourself according to 11:31 of the video. Hope this information helps!

[@KitQcz]

🖤🚀

[@pipiogomez1911]

Where is the version with ryzen

[@djems2316]

😍

[@hichamlrazwani9201]

❤❤❤

[@thunderwt9921]

I need to sell my kidney to buy this laptop 😅

[@alocrisis]

hi, big fan of the mSI laptops....started with MSI Titan pro gt73eVR 7re....... Was thinking of upgrading to this cos it fitsmy budget....but my concern is the cooling..... i do render a lot of 3d scenes and occasionally play games...... So Can I manually turn on the fan to extreme cooler boost like I did comfortably with titan pro......cause noticed no side button to do so.....or is it a keyboard control

[@JoeLeIsInTheHouse]

it's a keyboard control now, you can press the FN + up arrow key to enable the cooler boost function

[@Jonq9933]

does it support 192GB RAM 5600mhz??

[@andrewleewilliams]

i have 64gb 5600mhz RAM and unfortunately it only runs at 4000mhz due to limitations with the Intel 14900hx cpu and the 4 dimm layout. I dont really notice anything though. As long as it works i dont get overly concerned with such things. Mine is the qhd+ model with the rtx 4080 and got it at Costco for $2400

[@jakeyalong8221]

I'm getting the QHD+ version of this Laptop. Does it also have 4 memory slots and 2 M.2 SSD slots (1 Gen4 and 1 Gen5) like the mini-LED version? TIA.

[@LOOOVEEWhiskey]

Yes, it does.

[@embraceStruggles]

This is not true. The costco 18hx is not mini LED​@LOOOVEEWhiskey

[@LOOOVEEWhiskey]

@@embraceStruggles Sorry about that. I only checked the MSI global website and forgot to look at the local one. Thanks for the correction!

[@criminalmentality1834]

why my msi 18hx sometime fast sometime slow? can you tell me what test i can run to see the performance problem issue. Thanks!

[@JoeLeIsInTheHouse]

which 18 HX laptop do you have, and what situation did you run into when the laptop sometimes became fast and slow?

[@Max___Carter]

Is no windows hello ?

[@LOOOVEEWhiskey]

there is, you can sign in using Windows Hello by facial recognition or using your fingerprints on Raider 18 HX

[@jonchicoine]

sound like a used car salesman

[@anubhavpokharel3576]

is it available for qhd 240hz??

[@LOOOVEEWhiskey]

There is! I saw someone sharing that Costco is selling the QHD+ 240Hz version.

[@stephaniesmith13]

most powerful? so titan 18hx is a joke? 😂

[@danielp.inlinha8087]

You like confusion, right? let the man do his job.😂

[@art_means_artificial]

everything is ok, but logo on the top and red elements on case are just annoying.. im creator and I don't need this kind of g@t club laptop