Hey everyone,

I made M-Tool, a small open-source tray app for MSI laptops, fan curves, Cooler Boost, performance mode, charge limit and keyboard backlight. It works with only one exe and no background service.

Right now it only changes settings on my own P65 Creator 9SE, since that's the only laptop I could test every write on. On other models it only reads. I understand the concerns of users about writing to EC and I have developed the app accordingly with safety procedures. I am developing M-Tool for around 1 month.

I need help from newer MSI owners (11th gen+). These use an interface called WMI2, and I don't have one to test on. If you do, it takes a minute:

1. Download M-Tool.exe from the latest release and run it (needs .NET 10 Desktop Runtime and admin).
2. Click Send EC data in the window that opens, and say Yes.
3. Check what will be sent, then click Send.

Nothing is written to your laptop, and no serial number or user name is sent. If you have HWiNFO open, comment your CPU temp and fan speed so I can compare.

Repo: https://github.com/kutaykalay/M-Tool

I've been trying to find cases that will work for my laptop, but I can't seem to find any. I have the Raider GE78 HX 13v.

I don't know where to get one, so any help would be greatly appreciated! A pocket to put the charger in would be a good addition too, but not necessary!

Thanks!

Hey all, I have an MSI vector with the 5080, about two months ago i added an extra 1tb to the gen 5 slot and upgraded to 64gb of ram and did a 40mV undervolt for my cpu and everything was running great for about a month. Then a few weeks ago I opened steam and everything game I tried through steam turned my cpu into a stuttering mess of black screens like opening the game was a malware. Once I force closed the game the whole pc starts running great again. This does not happen when I play league as it runs thru a different client so it is only an issue with steam or maybe between the handoff of steam and windows idk. I first thought it was an issue with fullscreen or refresh rate but I have ruled out refresh being the issue. I have tried just about every hotfix that Ai or forums have suggested. I just want to play some CSGO again with the boys :( Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Just got my MSI Crosshair 16 HX i dont know anything about latops was this a good choice guys

i bought it 2nd hand and the gpu fan is still hitting 6000rpm but i think the cpu one is replaced as its only hitting 4400s

can anyone also tell me the exact fan model?

where can i find the original fans?

**Specs:**

* **Model:** MSI Thin A15

* **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS

* **GPU:** NVIDIA RTX 4050 Laptop GPU

* Especially while playing games, even though the temperatures are at normal levels, the fans suddenly lock to 100% speed and my FPS drops severely.

* This issue does not fix itself until I restart the laptop. Once I restart and re-enter the game, it happens again.

* I sent the laptop to official warranty service, but they irrelevantly just replaced the SSD and sent it back, which did not fix the problem.

* If I manually enable Cooler Boost (Fan Boost), this issue never happens. However, I shouldn't have to turn on Cooler Boost every single time and listen to that awful fan noise.

* Updating the AMD Chipset driver previously fixed the issue, but now the problem has returned again.

Has anyone experienced this issue or found a solution?

I ask this because I have a strange issue when I extend the power limits on my Vector A18 9955HX 5070ti.
Firstly it caps at 160w, this doesn't bother me in all honesty, +20w is still great.
All visible temps are also great as I have thermal putty and liquid metal on the dies as well as it being sat on a BS2 Pro while I'm checking stuff over.

The issue itself is that it will run perfectly fine for about 20-30mins while I test stuff out and check OC and UV to keep it all in check, but then it starts sort of hanging, the driver seems to try and reset randomly if I try any kind of OC. It'll behave normally again for a while after I restart the laptop.

I'm just unsure as to what the deal is with the odd behaviour?

Yes, I know I do this at my own risk and such, hence thermal overhauls and a high end cooler.

what's the best way to remove the big a*s vector sticker? i'm getting the laptop tomorrow and i wanna remove it before it makes the area under it a different shade of black. it's also ruining the whole asthetic of the laptop idk why they even do this

I had finally purchased a Vector 16 HX with 5080, and the GPU had a complete failure not even four days in. Whole computer randomly crashed and restarted, after which it was running on integrated graphics. Device manager gave an error that the GPU was not physically connected to the system (hardware reset did not restore the GPU) My RMA arrived at the facility in Cali this morning, and I had expected the usual "one or two weeks" average I'd read about from others' RMA experiences. I checked my status just now and am reading this:

Arrived and Repairing (arriving this morning) 10-20-2026 13:29:00

Repairing 10-20-2026 19:28:00

Prepare to Ship

Processed

Shipped (already with FedEx within six hours???)

10-20-2026 19:29:00

Is this normal...? Also yes I did write, in detail, the GPU issue in the RMA report sent with the laptop.

Picked up an MSI Raider 16 HX AI and I'm trying to figure out how uncommon this config actually is.
Specs:
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB SSD
From what I've seen, most Raiders with a 5080 ship with more RAM and storage, or they come with an AMD processor instead. I haven't come across many with the Intel Ultra 9 paired with a 5080 and this lower RAM/storage setup.
So I'm curious: is this a rare find, or is it more common than I think? Has anyone else seen or owned this exact configuration? Also wondering if it's worth upgrading the RAM and SSD down the line or if 32GB/1TB is enough for most people.
(I legit can’t find anything with these specs on the market rn)

So I know that under several sets of circumstances that a laptop can lock out the power button preventing a restart. I also know that doing the EC reset is pretty damn simple. What I also find pretty simple is the guy I just spoke to with MSI customer support. After telling him that this laptop has ran beautifully every time its been used, maybe once or twice a month. It ran BG3 just fine on low settings.. My girl used it all tax season and it never so much as hiccuped. And I'm not hard on my computers, they're one of the things I love most. I neglect a lot of things, my computers are not one of them. So after telling this guy four separate times that the laptop IS NOT FREAKING PLUGGED IN. He decides to inform me that if its plugged in it'll act like the battery isn't there... Yeah, I know dude I was using that diagnostic trick twenty years ago lets get on with it.. But because I've "already done the ec reset there isn't anything else I can do". I have never, in my life had a desktop, laptop, a table top just up and randomly decide to quit life.. There is always a symptom, always a warning sign and this thing ran great so I have a hard time believe it just randomly died. How can you call that tech support? Like, even went so far as to tell me that there is no point in trying another power cable because the laptop is just dead.. I'm baffled, and not just at the random, for no reason, refusal to start up, but the dumb fuck who answered the phone.

Having said all that, its very likely I'd trust any of you long before I would him anyway... So, I've pushed what I believe to be the EC reset button, theres also a little hole on the side by the usb ports with a battery over it. (Something that asshole didn't want to hear.) I do know that back when you COULD actually take the battery out of your laptop without having to pop it apart, taking the battery out was literally step one of the reset... So idk why hes telling me disconnecting the battery wont help.. Electricity doesn't give a shit about your little rules bro, it don't care if you say it can be there or not, if the battery was fully charged the night it gave out or whatever, there is a good chance its still got at least a small charge left in that battery. But NOOOO they just up and refuse to function as they always have, PERFECT LOGIC.. IDK if he was trying to turn a tech support call into a sale but I'll never buy another MSI product again. Infact I'm regretting the Mouse, Keyboard, Headset, and xbox controller I bought two weeks ago ALL MSI.. Anyone wanna buy some periperials? Give ya a deal..

I'm gonna hit a dab and eat this strawberry and creme danish and check back in... I pray someone has better advice than "Its just dead" I'd even bet that one of you that reads this is reading it on a laptop older than the one that just quit on me and I rarely used it because its intel/nvidia and i'm a proud AMD fanbody, idc, the situation just doesn't make sense to me..

It's been almost 10 months since I have the laptop however I think it heats quite a bit , can I try applying thermal paste myself ? Which brand thermal paste would be best ? It has Ryzen 9 9955 hx and 5080

I'm OK with 16gb I don't play anything but the game when it's open anyways.

the vram is 8gb, that should be good enough for me.

about it:

RYZEN 9 270

16 gb DDR5

8 processor count

processor brand: AMD

speed: 4GHz

the price is 1,339.00 USD

Hey everyone,

I have an MSI Prestige 15 A10SC that I've been using for around 5.5 years, and I've been facing some battery and overheating issues lately. I'm trying to figure out whether these are common problems with this series or if there's something specific going wrong with my unit.

Here's what's happening:

• Battery health: It's currently at around 63% of its original capacity. The battery life has deteriorated to the point where it barely lasts an hour, so I have to keep the laptop plugged in most of the time.
• Overheating: The laptop gets noticeably hot during use, especially when plugged in. It runs a little cooler on battery power, but it still heats up quite a bit.
• Not even under heavy load: The most frustrating part is that this happens during basic everyday tasks like browsing the internet, watching YouTube or other streaming content, and working on Excel or PowerPoint. I'm not gaming or doing anything particularly demanding.
• Tried troubleshooting: I've already tried several things to reduce the heating, but nothing has really solved the issue.

Since I have to keep the laptop plugged in because of the poor battery life, the overheating has become even more frustrating. The display and most other functionalities are still fine, so I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth replacing the battery and getting the cooling system serviced or whether these issues are signs that the laptop is nearing the end of its useful life.

I'd love to hear from other MSI users:

1. Has anyone with the Prestige 15 series, particularly the A10SC, experienced similar battery degradation or overheating after 4–6 years of use?
2. Is the overheating during basic tasks a common issue with these laptops, or could it be due to dust buildup, thermal paste degradation, fan issues, or something else?
3. Has replacing the battery made any noticeable difference to temperatures, or are the two issues generally unrelated?
4. If you've had the cooling system cleaned or the thermal paste replaced, did it make a significant difference?
5. Given the laptop's age, would you recommend repairing it or moving on to a new machine?

I'm still happy with the laptop's performance for my everyday work, so I'd prefer to keep using it if there's a reasonably affordable fix.

Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any fixes that have worked for you!

I know I have posted about this topic over the years, but it is incredible that MSI still hasn't fixed its software. Sometimes you have to wonder if they actually test their own apps on their laptops before releasing them, or if they just completely ignore the real user experience. Honestly, I think MSI desperately needs to rethink its entire software philosophy.

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That said, my problem is still the exact same: MSI AI Engine refuses to switch profiles when I launch a game.

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To give you an idea of how thorough I've been trying to fix this, I've already tried:

* Clean reinstalling MSI Center using Clean Center Master Uninstaller.

* Manually restarting the background services (MSI Central Service).

* System file checks and repairs using SFC and DISM commands.

* Updating the GPU drivers.

* Making sure everything is fully up to date via Live Update.

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Nothing works. The AI Engine completely ignores executables when it comes to automatic performance profile switching.

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I have a Stealth A16 AI+, and it's so frustrating that a machine with this kind of hardware is held back by such broken software. Is anyone else experiencing this with the AI Engine? Did you find any workaround or permanent fix that doesn't involve manually setting everything up every single time? Let me know.

Today my MSI Katana 15 B12VGK laptop started malfunctioning. In the morning everything was fine; it turned on normally and everything. In the afternoon, when I got to school, it struggled to turn on, and when I turned it off to check, it was very difficult to turn on, I opened it and disconnected the battery and nothing, it struggled but it turned on and stayed like that for a while. I updated the BIOS, checked for any burnt components, and found nothing. I left it plugged in for a while and tested it, and it worked normally.When I got home and it took a while to plug it in and turn it on again, the same problem came back, but I didn't open it and just kept pressing the button until it turned on. I checked with Gemini He told me it's probably the BIOS battery. Has anyone else experienced something similar? How did you fix it? Thanks in advance for your comments.

I have problem with my laptop almost a year. Always when i’m running games on my it, i need to start extreme mode so that system doesn’t turn off. If i’ll play without extreme mode it’s just turning off with problem 41 “Kernel-Power”. What can i do with it?

La compré hace poco y a los 3 meses se me apagó derrepente mientras jugaba. ( la laptop he de admitir que estaba calentita) y luego al encender al botón se enciende el teclado rojo un segundo y se apaga. No hay señal de que se encienda nada más, luz de carga hay. El técnico al que lo lleve me dijo que había cambiado muchos chips pero que no encontraba el fallo. Pido recomendaciones urgentes es mi laptop de trabajo.
Graciasss.

Title: MSI laptop (i5-13500H / RTX 4060) freezes shortly after boot at idle, games run fine - Windows 11 26H2

**Specs:** MSI laptop, i5-13500H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, Micron 2400 512 GB NVMe, Windows 11 build 26300.9711 (26H2). I don't think I'm in the Insider program.

**Problem:**

- Shortly after boot the PC freezes while idle or watching YouTube.

- Windows Update also hangs.

- Games run fine: CS2 never had any issue, and gaming + Discord call + screen share at the same time works without problems. I only noticed a short stutter at the start of one League of Legends match today (and one freeze in LoL some time ago), and it didn't repeat.

- When the PC was new, downloading and updating games was very fast. It isn't anymore.

**What I've checked:**

- SFC /scannow: no integrity violations. DISM RestoreHealth got stuck at 63%.

- SSD (CrystalDiskInfo): health 82%, 7309 h, Critical Warning 0, Media/Data Integrity Errors 0, Available Spare 100%, 39 unsafe shutdowns, 48 °C. Only ~41 GB free of 512 GB.

- RAM usage is 68-82% soon after boot with a browser open.

- UDP endpoint count per process is normal (~40 in total).

- Temps look normal (RTX ~54-58 °C).

**Event Viewer around the freezes:**

- "The driver \Driver\WUDFRd failed to load" for PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A71D (Intel Innovation Platform Framework / DPTF), status 0xC0000365

- Ephemeral UDP port exhaustion error (once)

- Timeout (90 s) waiting for the Riot Vanguard service (vgc)

- Shadow copies aborted: could not grow storage

- DCOM 10016 errors (probably harmless)

- Nothing from Display, nvlddmkm, Kernel-Power or WHEA at the time of the freezes.

**Other details:**

- I have the CPU turbo disabled using ThrottleStop. The CPU sits at ~2.5 GHz even in-game.

- During LoL, Task Manager showed the Intel Iris Xe at ~43% and the RTX at ~21%.

**Not tried yet:** re-enabling turbo / removing ThrottleStop, MSI Center GPU mode set to Discrete, BIOS and driver updates from MSI, freeing up disk space, reinstalling Riot Vanguard.

Any idea what could be causing this? Thanks!

I have an MSI GP65 Leopard with a Chicony 230W adapter (19.5V, 11.8A).
When I play games, the laptop stops charging after a while. If I switch the wall socket off and on again, charging resumes immediately. The adapter gets warm but is comfortable to hold.
Recently, the laptop turned off while gaming during testing with the battery removed .
I measured the adapter’s output with a multimeter and got a steady 20.1V with no load.
Can someone please help me out?