This seems like a pretty solid deal. For comparison sake, Best Buy has a generally similar spec MSI laptop except it’s a 5080 and Ryzen 9 for $420 more.
While I don’t watch like a hawk, this is the first 5090 laptop I’ve seen under $3,000.
Costco has this exact model listed (out of stock) for $3,899.99. Of course, that’s new with 2 year warranty and Borderlands 4 game.
https://www.costco.com/msi-raider-18-hx-18"-gaming-laptop---intel-core-ultra-9-285hx---nvidia-rtx-5090---2560x1600---windows-11---64gb-ram---2tb-ssd.product.4000370756.html
But, WOW. This is almost $1000 cheaper, and the system is a BEAST. Future proof for several years. It will be able to do just about anything you throw at it with these specs, whether business, gaming, or video/photography editing.
This is one of the most powerful consumer laptops available (by the specs…i have no direct knowledge of this particular model laptop)
I just wish I had $3 grand to throw at it!!