MSI Laptop TDR Crashes (Event ID 153) + Screen Glitching Since Week 1
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Norse Myth buying options?

Been wanting the Norse Myth edition Titan 18 ever since it was revealed and after coming into some money I decided I intend to buy the 5090 Norse Myth edition.

Problem is deciding where to buy it from

I was hoping to buy it from Best Buy as a total member for the 2 year protection but it’s currently sold out direct from Best Buy. They had it in stock as recently as early last week but is now listed as sold out. I wonder how likely they are to restock it, would anyone have insight into that?

My other option is to order off the MSI website where they have a free intel software offer or I was considering from ExcaliberPC where they it $100 off atm.

I’m just so accustomed to ordering all my tech gear via Best Buy that I’m a little nervous ordering such a pricey item anywhere else. I wonder what the likely hood of Best Buy restocking is considering it’s a limited edition item.

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How difficult would it be to fix this hinge / monitor myself? (Bravo 15 B5DD)
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msi cyborg 15 a12ucx sound

Buenas, me acabo de comprar un portátil msi cyborg 15 a12ucx y los altavoces suenan algo "cascados" con el volumen al máximo, no se si pasa porque están en la parte de abajo, es cierto que si lo pongo boca arriba se escucha pero no se si es normal en el ordenador nuevo o está roto

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How do I buy extended warranty? I registered my computer and got 3 months free but how do I get more



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Track pad issue

I can move but the touch stopped working on the katana, does anyone have any idea how to fix ?

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MSI Raider A18 HX (9955HX3D + RTX 5090) vs Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (Ultra 9 275HX + RTX 5090)

https://strawpoll.com/NMnQNe8XWg6 I'm torn between these 2 laptops. I don't really care about portability or the battery (but I still need a laptop). Here are the main specs and prices (also keep in mind that prices in Europe are much higher than in America). I'd like to know if any of you guys have the same model and if you've had any issues. I know that MSI has had many quality issues with the hinges, but I don't know if they've fixed the issue or if it only happens with the less expensive laptops.

MSI Raider A18 HX - 3599€ (\~$4172) CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 RAM: 64 GB DDR5-5600 (2×32 GB) Storage: 2 TB NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD Display: 18" 3840×2400 (UHD+), Mini-LED, 120 Hz, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 100% DCI-P3, matte Networking: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5 GbE LAN Other: Per-key RGB keyboard, IR FHD webcam, fingerprint reader, 99.9 Wh battery, 400 W PSU, Windows 11 Home included Weight: \~3.6 kg Warranty: 3 years

VS

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16", Intel) – 3407,22€ (\~$3.948) CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 RAM: 32 GB DDR5-6400 (2×16 GB) Storage: 2 TB NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD Display: 16" 2560×1600 (WQXGA) OLED, 240 Hz, HDR 1000 True Black, 100% DCI-P3, \~500 nits, glossy Networking: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Other: Per-key RGB keyboard, 5 MP webcam, 99.9 Wh battery, 400 W PSU, no OS included (it doesn't really matter though) Warranty: 3 years pickup/return

My main concern with the Lenovo is that I'd have to "babysit" OLED display by turning off the windows taskbar, changing wallpapers, desktop icons, brightness, etc. I know that Lenovo includes some measures, but still, the risk is always there.

My main issue with the MSI is that it appears to have a worse build quality and general chassis. I'm also much less fond of the design, as it's kind of tacky. Another concerning issue is that it doesn't have gsync.

I also wonder if it's worth having an 18'' 4k display over a 16'' 1600p, is it that much better? I'm coming from a 15,6" 1080p laptop, so the difference will be massive. It also has Mini-LED, although apparently it's not very good.

Performance-wise, the 9955HX3D should be better, especially for CPU-bound games, although the Lenovo seems to be the best when it comes to performance (apparently there's some evidence that they shunt modded the gpu). Another thing to notice is that the MSI has 64gb but with slower speed (5600 vs 6400), and the extra 32gb will very likely go unused for gaming.

What would you do? Thank you guys in advance.

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MSI Vector 16 HX + llano v12 cooler

I was wondering if anyone has used the llano v12 cooler with an MSI Vector 16 HX, I was wondering if it was helpful for temps. I wasn’t sure due to the uneven bottom side of the laptop if it could create a good seal with the foam barrier or if it blocks too many vents/doesn’t create a seal?

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MSI ALPHA 15 A3DDK
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Can someone help me with undervolting My crosshair 16hx with 14650 and 4060.

Don't really know how to undervolt. Been watching videos. But still want some help from someone who has already done it.

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MSI Vector 16 - Issues with FPS and Performance

Hello,

I recently purchased a MSI Vector 16. Specifically the model with the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti. Also 16GB RAM.

I booted it up and got everything updated as far as CPU and GPU drivers. No more windows updates showing.

Only game I've tried so far is BO7 and I'm having horrible performance issues. Stuck at like 30 FPS in the menu and it gets even worse in game. I'm not sure what to do.

I'm wondering if something went wrong in the start up process or updates cause every time I boot up, a System32/Drivers window pops up and is blank.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on what to do? I'm downloading other games currently to see if it's maybe just BO7.

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A very serious issue i am facing!!

Laptop: MSI GF63 Thin 11UC
Specs: i5-11260H, RTX 3050 (40W), 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
Age: \~1.5 year



# 1. CPU Temperature Issue (100% vs 99% Max Processor State)

When I keep the “Maximum Processor State” at 100%, my CPU reaches 75–80+°C even during light tasks like Notepad or browsing.

But when I set it to 99% (which disables Turbo Boost), the temperature drops to 55°C, even while multitasking or watching YouTube.

The temperature difference is huge, and I want to understand why. Should I be worried? The laptop is still under warranty.



# 2. Fan RPM Issue

Earlier, my max fan speed in Dragon Center / MSI Center used to show \~6600–6700 RPM.

Recently, it goes up to 7200–7300 RPM on Max.

Also:

The airflow sounds a bit rough
Slight heater-like smell from exhaust
No grinding noise, just not as smooth as before

The laptop is only a year old.
Do I need:

Fan cleaning?
Re-paste?
Warranty service?

Or is this behavior normal for this model?

Any advice is appreciated.

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MSI CYBORG 15 IS IT GOOD?

I bought my first gaming laptop which is msi cyborg 15 recently, tho, I am worried if I made the wrong decision about buying it, is there any pointer on what should and shouldn't I do while using the laptop? It has been, 1 or 2 month since I got the laptop, and the laptop has no issues ever since.

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Ips glow or screen bleeding
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MSI GF65 Thin 10UE UV+OC

This thread is both in English and French (my native language).

Ce post est disponible en Anglais puis en Français plus bas.

🔥 Introduction

Here is the full breakdown of everything I did to optimize performance and stability on my MSI GF65 Thin (i5-10200H + RTX 3060 Max-Q).

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🧩 1. GPU vBIOS Flash — 60/75W → 115/130W

Huge performance upgrade, temps still under control.

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⚡ 2. GPU Overclock

Memory OC

• +400 MHz in MSI Afterburner

• Real clock: 1750 → 1875 MHz

Stable & artifact-free.

Voltage/Frequency Curve

Custom undervolt around 0.875V, stabilizes the 130W load.

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🔥 3. CPU Undervolt (Exact Values)

Setting Value

Core –100.6 mV

Cache –80.1 mV

Intel iGPU –40.0 mV

VCCIN 2.0V

→ Lower temps (–8 to –10°C)

→ Less throttling

→ Better GPU stability

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🔋 4. Correct CPU Power Limits

Limit Value

PL1 30W

PL2 35W

Turbo Time 28s

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🧊 5. Thermal Paste

Applied Arctic MX-6 on CPU + GPU.

Temps:

• CPU: 70–80°C

• GPU: 77–85°C

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🎮 6. Gaming Results

Silent Hill F

→ 45 stable FPS (1080p)

Hell is Us

→ 50–60 stable FPS (1080p)

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🕹 7. RPCS3 / shadPS4

• MGS4 = more stable & smoother

• P.T on shadPS4 = significantly more stable

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📌 8. Quick Summary

Component Setting

GPU vBIOS 115/130W

Memory OC +400 MHz → 1875 MHz

CPU Core UV –100.6 mV

CPU Cache UV –80.1 mV

Intel iGPU UV –40 mV

VCCIN 2.0V

PL1 / PL2 30W / 35W

Turbo time 28s

Thermal paste Arctic MX-6

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🔥 Introduction

J’ai optimisé mon MSI GF65 Thin (i5-10200H + RTX 3060 Max-Q) en changeant le vBIOS, en undervoltant le CPU, en ajustant les power limits et en overclockant la mémoire GPU.

Voici un récapitulatif clair et complet de chaque étape, avec toutes les valeurs exactes utilisées.

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🧩 1. vBIOS GPU : Max-Q → 115/130W

• vBIOS d’origine : 60/75W

• vBIOS installé : 115/130W

→ Boost massif des performances, températures encore contrôlées.

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⚡ 2. Overclock GPU

Mémoire :

• +400 MHz dans MSI Afterburner

• Fréquence réelle GPU-Z : 1750 → 1875 MHz

Stable, aucun artefact, amélioration FPS nette.

Courbe voltage/frequency :

• Undervolt léger à 0,875V

→ Réduit la chauffe, stabilise la charge à 130W.

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🔥 3. Undervolt du CPU (Throttlestop – valeurs exactes)

Paramètre Valeur

Core –100.6 mV

Cache –80.1 mV

Intel iGPU –40.0 mV

VCCIN 2.0V

Effets :

• –8 à –10°C en jeu

• Beaucoup moins de throttling

• Stabilité accrue avec le GPU 130W

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🔋 4. Power Limits CPU (réels et stables)

Limite Valeur

PL1 30W

PL2 35W

Turbo Time Limit 28 secondes

→ Maintient le CPU \~75–82°C

→ Permet au GPU d’utiliser ses 115/130W sans limitation.

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🧊 5. Repaste

j'ai uniquement remplacé la pâte thermique par de la Arctic MX-6 :

• ✔ CPU repaste

• ✔ GPU repaste

• ❌ Pas de changement de pads

Résultats thermiques :

• CPU : 70–80°C

• GPU : 77–85°C

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🎮 6. Performances en jeu

Silent Hill F

• 1080p

• DLSS Performance

• Présentation % : 25%

• Éclairage Lumen : élevé

• Vsync ON

→ Lock des FPS à 45 dans le NVIDIA Panel

Conso / Temp :

• GPU : 108–126W, 77–79°C

• CPU : 20–25W, 70–72°C

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Hell is Us

• 1080p

• Préréglages moyens

• DLSS équilibré

• Vsync ON

→ 50–60 FPS stables

Temp max :

• CPU : 80°C

• GPU : 85°C

→ Plus beau et reste fluide même sans DLSS

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🕹 7. RPCS3 & shadPS4

RPCS3

• MGS4 = maintenant jouable + plus stable

• Moins de stutter grâce au CPU UV + PL fixes

shadPS4

• P.T devient nettement plus stable

• GPU 130W utile pour les scènes lourdes

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📌 8. Récapitulatif express

Composant Réglage

vBIOS GPU 115/130W

OC mémoire GPU +400 MHz → 1875 MHz réel

Undervolt CPU Core –100.6 mV, Cache –80.1 mV

Undervolt Intel iGPU –40 mV

VCCIN 2.0V

PL1 30W

PL2 35W

Turbo Time 28s

Pâte thermique Arctic MX-6

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HELP
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Katana 15 HX B14W Recommendation

I have the firm idea of ​​buying a laptop focused on gaming, my budget is approximately the price of this MSI (Mexican pesos), a co-worker recommended it to me because he had one. I currently have a PS5 but I used to have my laptop to play until it gave up. I have seen little but as users I would like you to tell me if this model would be suitable so as not to fall short with some current games as well.

If my post does not violate any rules, I hope you can help me, if not, an apology. Thank you!

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How do you properly Disconnect this battery cable ?
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got it today :) gt 77 titan uhs-006
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MSI Katana 15 HX B14WGK-004FR in hand.
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A2VM top bezel?

Anyone know what these two things are on the right side of the top bezel? The left thing looks like a camera but it's not the webcam. The right thing is a blinking red led but no idea what it does. I'd think they're part of the IR cam system but I'm pretty sure those are clustered around the main webcam.

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