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Upgrade your gaming experience with the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3XW laptop. Equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, it delivers outstanding performance and immersive gameplay. The 16-inch LED display with a 240Hz refresh rate provides vibrant visuals and ultra-smooth motion.

MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3XW 16" Gaming Laptop - Core Black (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/GeForce RTX 5070)

Model: Pulse C3HWGKG-016CA
Web Code: 19339733
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What's included:

  • Power Adapter
  • Manual
  • AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor paired with 32GB DDR5 RAM delivers blazing-fast multitasking, AI-enhanced performance, and seamless gaming
  • 1TB solid state drive provides ample storage space for your files and games
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card with 8GB GDDR7 video memory delivers fluid visuals
  • NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 deliver hyper-realistic visuals and AI-accelerated frame rates, ensuring smooth, immersive gameplay
  • Max-Q technologies optimize performance, battery life, and thermals to deliver powerful gaming and AI capabilities
  • 16-inch LED display with 2560 x 1600 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate delivers ultra-sharp visuals and buttery-smooth motion
  • Gb Ethernet LAN, AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 offer reliable options for wired and wireless connectivity
  • One Thunderbolt 4 with DP and PD3.0 and three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports offer versatile connectivity options for peripheral devices
  • Exclusive Cooler Boost 5 technology with a shared pipe design for the CPU and GPU ensures efficient heat dissipation across both processors
  • OverBoost technology boosts CPU and GPU power up to 160W, delivering top performance for gaming and heavy tasks
  • MSI AI engine automatically optimizes system settings in real time to ensure maximum performance and personalized user experience
  • Exclusive MSI Center lets you easily control and personalize your MSI laptop to suit your preferences
  • MSI App Player enables smooth gaming between mobile and PC
  • Support for high-resolution audio enables immersive, crystal-clear sound quality
  • 24-zone RGB gaming keyboard with number pad offers customizable lighting and enhanced precision for an immersive and responsive gaming experience
  • Discrete graphics mode and the full-power GPU push performance to its peak level, delivering maximum power for demanding tasks
  • Certified as a Copilot+ PC for seamless AI integration and enhanced productivity, enabling smart and efficient computing
  • ENERGY STAR certified means this laptop is good for the planet and your wallet
  • VR ready capability delivers smooth, immersive virtual reality gaming experience
  • Preinstalled with Windows 11 Home operating system that features easy user interface and provides enhanced performance and improved security
Product Condition
Brand New
ENERGY STAR certified
Yes
Copilot+ PC
Yes
Year of Original Release
2025
Usage
Business and Student

Display

Screen Size
16 in
Display Technology
LED
Native Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600
Screen Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Touchscreen Display
No
Convertible/Hybrid Display
No

Processor

Processor Type
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
Intel Evo Edition
No
Processor Cores
8
Processor Cache
8 MB L2

Storage & Memory

Solid-State Drive Capacity
1 TB
Hard Drive Speed (Revolutions Per Minute)
Not Applicable
RAM Size
32 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
Optical Drive
No

Graphics

Graphics Processing Unit Type
Dedicated GPU
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Dedicated GPU Brand and Series
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
Video Memory Configuration
Dedicated
Graphics Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
VR Ready
Yes

Inputs & Outputs

USB Ports
1 x Thunderbolt 4 w/DP&PD3.0 ; 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1
HDCP Compliant
No

Networking

Ethernet Port
Gb LAN
Integrated Wi-Fi
AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E
Integrated Bluetooth
Yes - 5.3
Wi-Fi Standards
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)

Power

Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Battery - Number of Cells
4
Battery - Capacity
88.2 Wh

Software

Pre-loaded Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Operating System Language
Bilingual

Physical Features

Webcam
Yes
Keyboard Language
Bilingual
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Colour
Core Black
Dimensions (cm)
35.89 (W) x 26.64 (H) x 2.82 (D) cm
Dimensions (in)
14.13 (W) x 10.49 (H) x 1.11 (D) in
Weight
2.4 kg
Weight (lbs)
5.29 lb

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