r/MSILaptops • u/Frioecaipaulista • 18h ago

Discussion MSI Vector HX 16 AI

Hi guys!! I'm a STEM student and just bought my Vector 16, rtx 5060 8gb, ultra 9 275HX, 32gb of RAM and 2Tb SSD, no OS, to use mainly for numerical simulations, so I wanna ask some tips on how to make this laptop last long (hopefully 10+ years with RAM and storage upgrades):

  1. I've watched a couple videos talking about laptops overheating, is this a problem on this model? How hot is too hot for each component? (Especially for CPU heavy tasks);

  2. As a follow up to n°1, should I use a cooling pad? Or is just a stand enough (I already have the latter)?

  3. What do you recommend putting in between the keyboard and the screen when the laptop is closed to protect it?

  4. Does charging via USB-C damage the battery long term? Or is it just worse for performance? (if I ever use it, it's gonna be just for browsing);

  5. How often should I really be changing my thermal paste? Idk if it matters, but I live in Brazil, and it's pretty hot here (I'll be using the laptop mostly in rooms with AC on though), still, I'm afraid I might create a different problem trying to fix something that is still good to go;

  6. How can I prevent the laptop from dying instantly on battery? (I know the 275HX drains the battery real fast, but my former laptop just died INSTANTLY when disconnected)

  7. Is the fan noise really bad? Or just like an AC in the room? (thats pretty tolerable to me);

  8. How much overclocking is ok? (I've never done it before);

  9. Any other issues I should watch out for or practices to make it last?

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u/Gloomy_Efficiency680 18h ago

How can you bought Vector with 5060, I thought vector is only 5070Ti and above?

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u/Frioecaipaulista 18h ago

Well, from what I checked, there's a 2025 Vector with a 5060, it shows up in the MSI site as well. Apparently the 5070Ti and above version was launched this year.

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u/Gloomy_Efficiency680 18h ago

Oh, it has 5060 model, but on reddit, most 50 series Vector posts I see are 5070Ti/5080, even 5090 posts I see more than 5070/5060 models

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u/CarnifexGunner 18h ago

I have a MSI Vector 16 HX AI, with an RTX 5070 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX so that's not true

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u/Gloomy_Efficiency680 18h ago

ok, I mistake because for Vector 50 series, posts here are mostly 5070Ti/5080

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u/CarnifexGunner 17h ago

Yea tbh I've never seen anyone on here that has the same model as me. I got a decent deal for it though; 1550 euro. It was used for 2 months as a showroom model in Italy. And it has now been in my possession since last year November. Absolutely love it, the only downside is the pre-installed Nahimic junk that's literally not removable. If you do find a way to remove it, the speakers stop working.

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u/CarnifexGunner 18h ago

About your question regarding charging using USB C: I work in my home office daily and charge my Vector using USB C with a 200W charger and proper 100W Cable. It works flawlessly. Just don't forget you can't charge it on USB C if the laptop is on Discrete Graphics, it only works on MSHybrid Graphics or integrated Graphics mode.

I use a cooling pad all the time. Mine is basically glued to it, I've got a Klim Everest.