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expiredDr.W posted Apr 25, 2026 6:48 AM

MSI Raider 16 Max HX (2026): 16" QHD+ 240Hz OLED, Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $2299.99 at Micro Center

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$3,500

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SPECS:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (1.8GHz) Processor
  • 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Graphics Card
  • 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 16" QHD+ OLED Display
  • 2.5Gb LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
  • 5.73 lbs. (2.60 kg)
  • Windows 11 Home
  • SD Memory Card Reader

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...core-black
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Available In-Store Only; In stock at most stores when posting.

SPECS:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (1.8GHz) Processor
  • 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Graphics Card
  • 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 16" QHD+ OLED Display
  • 2.5Gb LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
  • 5.73 lbs. (2.60 kg)
  • Windows 11 Home
  • SD Memory Card Reader

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...core-black

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Apr 25, 2026 9:15 PM
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JholungeKoJhakriApr 25, 2026 9:15 PM
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Any past/current user can share the experience? Thanks!
Apr 25, 2026 9:17 PM
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m3n00bApr 25, 2026 9:17 PM
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Quote from JholungeKoJhakri :
Any past/current user can share the experience? Thanks!
I haven't had an msi for a few years but mine was rock solid gaming in it for 40 hours a week for 6 years. It had a 1070 in it. I can't say the same about my 3070 legion. The Lenovo has had 5 main board replacements in 5 years.
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Apr 26, 2026 12:25 AM
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ScarletMallard336Apr 26, 2026 12:25 AM
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Quote from JholungeKoJhakri :
Any past/current user can share the experience? Thanks!
This model on the post just came out. But I got the raider 18 hx with 5090 last month from Costco. The build quality feels nice. I use a cooling pad. The only thing I don't like about the one I have is that the track pad isn't centered to the keyboard space button so my palm is always sitting on the track pad and it throws things off. This one looks like it centered. I might return the one I have and go with this.
Apr 26, 2026 9:18 PM
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dealhopper2Apr 26, 2026 9:18 PM
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Wait - what is the catch that I'm missing here ? A super reasonably priced gaming laptop with a 5080, 32GB ram, and OLED screen for just 2300 in 2026 ?? Is this even possible ?
Apr 26, 2026 9:38 PM
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xtreme571Apr 26, 2026 9:38 PM
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Quote from ScarletMallard336 :
This model on the post just came out. But I got the raider 18 hx with 5090 last month from Costco. The build quality feels nice. I use a cooling pad. The only thing I don't like about the one I have is that the track pad isn't centered to the keyboard space button so my palm is always sitting on the track pad and it throws things off. This one looks like it centered. I might return the one I have and go with this.
This one doesn't seem to be centered either.

Same frustration here with my msi.
Apr 26, 2026 9:42 PM
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ScarletMallard336Apr 26, 2026 9:42 PM
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Quote from dealhopper2 :
Wait - what is the catch that I'm missing here ? A super reasonably priced gaming laptop with a 5080, 32GB ram, and OLED screen for just 2300 in 2026 ?? Is this even possible ?
Trying to figure that out myself.. also has the 290, which is slightly faster than the 285...
Apr 26, 2026 9:47 PM
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ScarletMallard336Apr 26, 2026 9:47 PM
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Quote from xtreme571 :
This one doesn't seem to be centered either.Same frustration here with my msi.
Yeah, you're right, just took a closer look at the pics. Terrible design flaw. Have you noticed unregistered taps with yours or is it just me thinking I did tap but didn't?

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Apr 26, 2026 9:47 PM
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Elon69
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Apr 26, 2026 9:47 PM
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Quote from dealhopper2 :
Wait - what is the catch that I'm missing here ? A super reasonably priced gaming laptop with a 5080, 32GB ram, and OLED screen for just 2300 in 2026 ?? Is this even possible ?
This is the deal price that happens often.


I got $1750 HP Omen version with similar specs with 32GB and 5080 and OLED when it was Bestbuy OpenBox also.
Apr 26, 2026 11:12 PM
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xtreme571Apr 26, 2026 11:12 PM
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Quote from ScarletMallard336 :
Yeah, you're right, just took a closer look at the pics. Terrible design flaw. Have you noticed unregistered taps with yours or is it just me thinking I did tap but didn't?
You aren't crazy. I wish I had returned it.
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Apr 27, 2026 5:56 PM
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Elon69
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Apr 27, 2026 5:56 PM
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Quote from xtreme571 :
You aren't crazy. I wish I had returned it.

Like keyboard issues? oh that would drive me crazy. I can't stand it even with just the space bar that I cannot hit the left side. I only ever hit the space bar on the right and I couldn't adjust to use my right thumb and I threw away a keyboard once for that reason.
Apr 29, 2026 1:36 AM
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ScarletMallard336Apr 29, 2026 1:36 AM
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Quote from xtreme571 :
You aren't crazy. I wish I had returned it.
Luckily I bought it from Costco and still have some time to return it. The only problem I'm running into is finding a replacement with the specs it has. The TB5, 285, 5090 and pcie5 are key specs
Apr 29, 2026 1:39 AM
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ScarletMallard336Apr 29, 2026 1:39 AM
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Quote from Elon69 :
Like keyboard issues? oh that would drive me crazy. I can't stand it even with just the space bar that I cannot hit the left side. I only ever hit the space bar on the right and I couldn't adjust to use my right thumb and I threw away a keyboard once for that reason.
The trackpad doesn't always register when you tap, I haven't noticed anything with the keyboard.. so far..
I ended up just turning the trackpad off and using a mouse when I'm in the office because my palm would rest on the trackpad and throw things off

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