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MSI has introduced the Crosshair 16 Max HX, a high-performance gaming laptop featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 GPU. Designed for sustained performance, the device utilizes MSI OverBoost technology to deliver a total power output of up to 200W during intensive tasks.
The laptop incorporates a Cooler Boost thermal system with five copper heat pipes and dual fans, which MSI claims increases air intake by 51.1% and cooling efficiency by 17.6% compared to previous models. Noise levels are managed at a minimum of 50 dBA. Additionally, an AI engine automatically adjusts power and fan speeds based on system load.
For visuals, the 16-inch QHD+ OLED display offers a 165Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification. Testing in titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Cyberpunk 2077 at maximum settings with ray tracing enabled yielded between 80 and 150+ fps.
The 12GB VRAM configuration supports local AI workloads, enabling the execution of 20B large language models at 33 token/s. Stable Diffusion image generation is reported to take approximately 3.8 seconds for standard images and 25 seconds for XL models.
