Gaming Laptop Optimization
You bought a beast of a machine, but now it stutters and throttles after 20 minutes of gaming. High-end gaming laptops (MSI, ROG, Alienware) run extremely hot. We fine-tune them to run cooler, quieter, and faster.
Thermal Throttling Explained
Your Intel i9 or Ryzen 9 processor is designed to slow down ("throttle") when it hits 95-100°C to prevent melting. In games like Call of Duty or Cyberpunk, this looks like a sudden drop from 144 FPS to 30 FPS.
The Manufacturer's Secret: Most factories apply excessive voltage to the CPU to ensure stability. This creates unnecessary heat.
We perform "Undervolting" - a safe software (or BIOS) tuning process that maintains your clock speeds while reducing power consumption and heat. Combined with a repaste, this transforms your gaming experience.
Brands We Specialise In
1. MSI (Raider / Stealth / Titan)
MSI laptops often have excellent copper piping but poor factory paste application. A repaste with Thermal Grizzly often dropstemps by 15°C instantly. We also fix broken hinges which are common on older Raiders.
2. ASUS ROG / TUF / Zephyrus
Modern Zephyrus models use Liquid Metal from the factory, but it often leaks or pumps out, causing "hot spots" on the die. We re-apply it safely with proper conformal coating barriers.
3. Alienware / Dell G-Series
Alienware Command Center can be buggy with fan curves. We can set custom fan profiles in the BIOS to ramp up fans earlier, keeping the chassis cool to the touch.
Why is my keyboard burning?
On thin-and-light gaming laptops (like the Razer Blade), the heat radiates upwards through the chassis.
- Battery Danger: Heat kills Lithium-Ion batteries. If your Razer trackpad is hard to click, your battery is swelling due to heat. We replace these frequently.
- Fan Curves: We can adjust the fan curve so the fans spin faster at lower temps, preventing the chassis from ever getting that hot.
The Cleaning Process
Gaming laptops are dust magnets.
- Heatsink Removal: We take the whole copper unit off.
- Fin Flushing: Compressed air through the fins.
- Inspection: Check for burnt MOSFETs.
Gamer FAQs
Performance questions.
Is Undervolting safe?
Yes, 100%. We are giving the CPU less voltage, not more. The worst that can happen is a blue screen during testing, after which we dial it back slightly. It cannot damage hardware; in fact, it extends hardware life.
Do you repair Razer Blades?
Yes, we see them weekly. Primarily for battery swelling, noisy fans, and thermal shutdowns. They are fantastic machines but need maintenance due to the metal chassis conducting heat.
How long do you need it?
For a full optimization (clean, repaste, undervolt, stability test), we usually need it for 24 hours to ensure the stress tests pass overnight.