Recent content by lilith002

  1. L

    Fluctuation Frames per Second

    So, if even now when the laptop is cool and the PC has a hard time with games. Does this possibly mean a damaged CPU?
  2. L

    Fluctuation Frames per Second

    Machine: MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Specs: i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, 16GB Though the laptop never felt too hot, while playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider the frames per second dropped from an average of 75fps to 26fps. Playing the game several hours later the fps were back up to 76fps and I was able...
  3. L

    Pink Screen Flashes

    This is in relation to another post with an issue that I am monitoring. And I do plan to contact the place of purchase that services the warranty I purchased. Unit: MSI GS65, i7 8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, 16GB, 512GB Should a brief flash of a pink screen at boot and wake-up be of concern? And...
  4. L

    Windows Won't Display After Sleep

    I have a month old MSI GS65 Stealth Pro which is operating fine with the exception of the display (and an increasing creaky noise making clear the laptop's poorly fitted housing). Sometimes when waking from sleep, the display will show the MSI load screen but afterwards the display will go black...
  5. L

    Under-volting MSI GS65

    I was uncertain as to which category to list this post under Laptop: MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Specs: i7 8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD I am quite happy with the laptop overall though it does turn into a nuclear space heater when under load. Custom fan setting and the 'Cool Boost'...
  6. L

    Solved! Writing and Entertainment Laptop Recommendation

    Updated Budget With some looking around, I found HP's new Envy notebook. It is a little smaller than desired, but with the edge to edge design it should work out. 13.3" 4K IPS Edge-to-Edge Glass Intel i7 8550U 16GB 512GB NVME ~$1690 + ~$100 Tax = $1790 (4K Edge-to-Edge) or ~1570 + ~$100...
  7. L

    Solved! Writing and Entertainment Laptop Recommendation

    I'm looking for a laptop that will be used for writing and very light and quite low demand gaming. 1. What is your budget? $1000 to $1800 USD including extended warranty and ~$100 in taxes 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 13.3" - 15" 3. What screen resolution...