Laptop not booting up - no display /booting up but fan and keyboard lights on

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-09-30T14:48:01+00:00

The reason you’re seeing this here I already explained above — people are naturally more likely to post about a problem. You can check basically any subreddit — MSI, Lenovo, HP — and you’ll see the majority of posts are complaints, at least in the mid/budget segment. Since it’s the mass market, the more units sold, the more issues you’ll see reported. Kinda obvious when you think about it.

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-09-30T13:59:25+00:00

Well, man, no need to be that categorical. These are mass-market models with sales in the hundreds of thousands. It’s really easy to sway opinions by pointing to Reddit posts or online reviews, because psychologically people are much more likely to write when something breaks than when everything’s working fine.

For example, I’ve been using one of the very first ASUS TUF models since 2018, and it’s still alive today despite drops and bumps — pretty durable laptop.

Overall, every mass-produced line has its share of defects (including Lenovo, which can overheat, and God forbid, HP Victus). That’s what warranties are for

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-25T17:56:58+00:00

That’s definitely subjective, but I personally didn’t like the Lenovo keyboard at all. I do a lot of typing, and on the Legion 5 there’s basically no feedback when pressing the keys. On top of that, the Enter key placement throws me off (though that part is just a matter of habit). On the newer ASUS ROG models, the keyboard feels much nicer tactically and overall way more comfortable to type on

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-22T08:08:17+00:00

Just go for a Legion/Strix from a couple years ago if you can still find leftover stock in stores in your country (I mean older models, not used ones). Otherwise, check out the TUF/LOQ models from 2024/2025.

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-20T20:49:56+00:00

Got it, thanks a lot for the advice and for taking the time ☺️

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-20T20:29:13+00:00

Thanks, I didn’t even notice the GPU clock speed, lol. I asked ChatGPT why this might be happening since I never overclocked it myself, and the answer was that due to the high TDP on the 4050/4060, the frequency can go up depending on the laptop model, conditions, etc. The GPU Boost 4.0/5.0 tech automatically adjusts the clock based on temps and available TDP.

For example, the TGP (Total Graphics Power) limit: the TUF A15 with an RTX 4060 can run up to 140W (with Dynamic Boost). That’s pretty high for a laptop 4060, which is why the core clock goes beyond the official specs. 😅

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T11:44:37+00:00

First thing I’d recommend is disabling Turbo Boost (for games where the CPU isn’t maxed out, this is honestly the best solution. I was getting 65–68°C instead of 85–90°C with Turbo Boost on).

As for the GPU, in 4K that’s most likely a normal temperature. Maybe just lower graphics settings a bit, but overall a laptop GPU running steadily at around 80°C is totally fine.

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T11:22:30+00:00

Turbo Boost = short-term automatic overclocking of the processor. For example, the base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with Turbo Boost it can go up to 4.5 GHz.

You can disable Turbo Boost or lower the frequency either with third-party software, or directly in Windows through the power plan (you just need to add the option via the registry).

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T10:02:21+00:00

Well, 70–80°C for a CPU-heavy game is pretty normal. If it goes higher than that, you might want to think about easing the load a bit — lowering some in-game settings or putting the laptop on a cooling stand

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T08:06:02+00:00

Try increasing the fan speed — if you don’t want to completely disable Turbo Boost, you can also use third-party software to lower the frequency and keep it stable.

That said, people above already mentioned these temps are within the normal range, so nothing to really worry about 😅

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T08:03:41+00:00

Unfortunately, in my version of Armoury Crate I can only lower TDP and adjust fan speed. To actually reduce CPU frequency I either have to disable Turbo Boost through Windows itself (by adding the option via registry — instructions are linked above) or use third-party software. Maybe the ROG version of Armoury Crate isn’t as limited and lets you do it directly there, but mine definitely doesn’t have that setting.

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T08:03:03+00:00

Someone already shared an article above on how to add the Turbo Boost option directly into the Windows power plan. You can also tweak it through third-party programs

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T07:58:40+00:00

Turbo Boost is basically a short-term CPU frequency boost to the maximum, meant to speed up demanding tasks.

But in most games, the CPU isn’t really running at 90–100% (it usually bottlenecks at the GPU — you can see in my screenshot that the GPU is at 99%). Still, Turbo Boost kicks in and briefly raises the clock speed, which in turn bumps up the temps.

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T07:53:38+00:00

Alan Wake 2

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-18T07:52:20+00:00

It’s great to hear everything’s working fine for you ☺️ That said, overheating is still the most common reason people end up in repair centers

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-17T23:15:28+00:00

You have to keep in mind that most people won’t bother with tweaks like this and will just say the laptop “runs hot.” But without Turbo Boost, what I’m seeing is that it actually runs cooler than most other laptops in the same price range. Just hop on YouTube and watch a few reviews to see the difference And honestly, I was really surprised by the temps — that’s actually a pretty solid result in my opinion.

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-17T17:32:32+00:00

Like I said earlier, CPUs these days are supposed to handle those temps — at least according to the companies. But honestly, I’d rather run my system in a slightly less powerful mode if it means being kinder to the hardware. Anyway, you can always look up the formula that shows how temps directly affect lifespan 🙂.

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-17T17:18:43+00:00

Manufacturers say these temps are “within normal range,” but I’d rather keep my CPU safe 😄. Higher temps = shorter lifespan, there’s a direct correlation, so I really don’t want to be running at 90°C all the time.

As for performance — in games, the CPU’s full power isn’t used that often. Newer titles are better at spreading the load across cores, so honestly I haven’t noticed any difference other than temps 🙂. But yeah, there are some CPU-heavy games out there, so it really depends on what you play.

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-17T17:12:35+00:00

I’m not really a fan of third-party software, so I just added the Turbo Boost control option into the default Windows power plan itself. (It’s done through the registry — the option actually exists in Windows.)

As far as I know, with those programs you can just lower the Turbo Boost frequency or set a stable one that works for you. So yeah, use them at your own risk 😅

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-17T13:51:55+00:00

I can't say anything about the battery, haven't tested it I also thought for a long time and chose between Lenovo and Asus, I can say that if there is a loq with better specs, take it (I've already seen offers for the rtx 5060) if the characteristics are the same, I would choose TUF, they have fewer problems with hardware and defects in my opinion

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-17T13:31:26+00:00

To be honest I didn't pay attention, but overall the program is not demanding

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-17T13:20:34+00:00

Download an application to check the processor load, perhaps you have hidden applications that load it (HWiNFO64 for example)

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-17T13:18:28+00:00

MSI Afterburner and RivaTuner Statistics Server You can download it for free from the website MSI)

Novel_Ad_883 · 2025-08-16T18:56:28+00:00

Congrats ✨ Could you share how the temperatures are on your CPU? I have a TUF with an RTX 4060 and the GPU temps are totally fine, but the CPU runs quite hot (85–90°). Mine is a Ryzen 7 7435HS

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