MSI Laptop Thermal Repaste — Cooler Boost Service
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MSI’s Cooler Boost architecture (multiple heatpipes, dual or triple fans, vapor chamber on top-spec, liquid metal on Titan) is excellent when new but factory paste degrades within 18-24 months of sustained gaming. PTM7950 re-paste + fresh VRAM pads + heat-exchanger clean: $280 flat. Liquid metal upgrade on top-spec Titan: $380-$420.
Common Issues & How We Fix Them
What’s included ($280)
Disassembly, paste removal, heat-exchanger clean, PTM7950 on CPU + GPU dies, fresh VRAM pads (Thermalright 12.8 W/mK), reassemble, 30-min stress test, before/after report.
Liquid metal (Titan GT77 top-spec)
Conductonaut on CPU die. PTM7950 on GPU. $380-$420 flat.
Typical results
Titan / Raider: 18-25°C drop. Stealth: 15-22°C (vapor chamber). Vector / mainstream: 15-20°C. Sword / Cyborg / Katana: 12-18°C (plastic chassis cooling limit).
Service intervals
Heavy gaming: 18-24 months. Light: 36-48 months.
Our Repair Process
- Free quote.
- Drop-off or onsite.
- Workshop turnaround 1-3 days.
- 90-day warranty.
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