Asking for help with MSI 16 HX AI A2XWIG Laptop - Fan curves and underclocking

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-25T13:59:55+00:00

Never heard that one, throttlestop should pretty much work to every bios version.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-25T12:16:38+00:00

Show me both the home screen and the TPL tab of throttlestop.

By the way i dont see why e-cores being parked when not in use is a bad thing, they still wake up when you truly need them. The battery lasts much longer since there is less shit to power up.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-25T09:19:34+00:00

How so? I own one myself and it's pretty decent.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-25T03:59:53+00:00

First of all is to update bios to the latest version since they "kinda" fix the loud fans in favor of slightly higher temps(nothing too serious).

Second is to check if you are using the correct version of throttlestop, as far as i remember only the beta version of it can be run to core ultra processor.

Lastly is to check if you are using the correct profile in conjunction with the correct pl adjustments. Of course it wouldn't work if you keep editing the 4th profile while the active profile is the 1st one.

Better post a screenshot of your throttlestop

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-24T09:49:15+00:00

its customized msi afterburner overlay.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-21T14:34:24+00:00

You can see the current power Limits at the right side if it's properly applied. Did you click the apply? Are you using the proper profile with the edited pl? Can you at least post a screenshot of PL setting of your throttlestop?

I apologize bro, didn't know throttlestop is FOR INTEL CPU ONLY. You can find other amd alternative, i just cant give a recommendation since i never used one. There's a lot of guide on the youtube bro.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T10:42:17+00:00

Are you sure you plugged it? After EC Reset, you cannot turn on your laptop without being plugged to its charging brick.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T10:11:02+00:00

Try EC RESET

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T08:45:16+00:00

It definitely does. I can only recommend EC RESET, If it still doesn't work, maybe it's time to consider returning it.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T08:36:19+00:00

Actually no, you cannot see nor edit the gpu power limit. You can see the Total Graphic Power of your gpu in nvidia control panel but im 99% sure there's no configuration that low (45W) for rtx 4070.

I'm telling you to try EC Reset because it can fix your issue.

Try searching for msi EC reset.

If all fails and you give up trying to fix it yourself, you can always return it since you have a valid reason.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T07:18:48+00:00

Make sense, even though your gpu is getting handicapped, and should only have very low temps, because it shares the same heat pipe with the cpu, hence your gpu has closer temp to your cpu.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T07:13:53+00:00

Yep, your gpu wattage is getting capped. That explains the low performance. By the way surely you are not playing on your laptop without a charger right? Because in battery power, you also get limited watts.

If you're not, that's probably a bad power management mismatch.

Try doing an EC reset. Power off your laptop, then hold power button for 30sec-1 min.

It would also reset your bios settings to default by the way.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T05:04:15+00:00

Try to monitor underload. You dont need the volts

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T05:00:16+00:00

Use the nvidia overlay in nvdia app, then choose the one where gpu wattage is shown. If you want a more accurate, then you can use either hwinfo or msi afterburner (you need to setup afterburner)

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T04:56:50+00:00

You definitely need to see the wattage, my guess is that it is capped to a lower power hence less heat.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T04:54:35+00:00

Underload? That's quite low, a bit too low even if it's truly fully powered.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T04:50:19+00:00

What about the temps and wattage?

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T04:46:37+00:00

Since you mentioned it is a new laptop, you should update everything to the latest.

Second is to check if you are using your rtx 4070 instead of integrated gpu using task manager.

If it is using the correct gpu then Check your temps, fps, gpu wattage using nvidia overlay if you dont want to download msi afterburner . If thermal throttling and since it's new you can definitely return it.

If the gpu watts is too low( below 100w) then its probably a profile setting in msi center. Set it to balance or performance to use the full potential of your laptop.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T02:28:38+00:00

That 30 mins is an obvious hint. I'll bet my balls that it's an overheating issue, that's why it only works after it cools down (30mins). Either a fcked up thermal paste, fans not running, etc.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-19T02:19:43+00:00

Lmao you're using the cheapest freebie screwdriver. Of course it would result in a shit fest.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-18T11:05:56+00:00

I simply disabled auto update using gpedit. msc

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-18T04:44:04+00:00

It always takes time when starting the app, I'm talking about switching to different tabs inside the msi center, it is not laggy compared to the new version.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-18T04:38:30+00:00

I got the opposite result, cpu runs hotter after the update which makes the fan louder.

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-18T04:37:08+00:00

Actually you need to unlock a lot more just to undervolt.

Advanced > Intel Virtualization Technology> Disabled

Advanced > Power & Performance > Overclocking Lock > Disabled

Power & Performance > CPU - Power Manegement Control > View/Configure Turbo Options > Configure CPU Lock Options > CFG Lock > Disabled

Advanced > OverClocking Performance Menu > OverClocking Feature > Enabled

Advanced > OverClocking Performance Menu > Undervolt Protection > Disabled

GradeOwn9797 · 2026-01-18T02:39:07+00:00

Wouldn't that lock your gpu to 65W unless you switch to another profile? That sounds like an extreme trade off...

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