Why does my Bravo 15 shut off during games?

November 10, 2026 4 answers
Asked by brass_lunchbox

My MSI Bravo 15 powers off completely at random during games, with no blue screen or error. CPU and GPU readings are around 70–80°C, and a clean graphics driver reinstall did not fix it. It seems stable in Eco-Silent mode. What should I check next?

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c1!Latchwork

The Eco-Silent detail is a useful clue. If it only happens when the laptop is allowed to draw more power, check the power path before chasing drivers again: use the correct-rated adapter, inspect the cable and connector, and note whether the battery percentage or charging behavior changes under load. A failing adapter, battery, or internal power component can cause a hard cutoff.

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Bureaucrat_9

70–80°C on the CPU and GPU does not rule out a thermal problem. Those readings may miss brief spikes, and other components, such as power delivery parts, can get hot without appearing in the usual monitoring overlay. If you can, log temperatures and power readings right up to the shutdown, and check that the fans and vents are clear. Avoid repeatedly stress-testing it if the cutoffs continue.

+Marlkin6:

Would a temperature log still help if the laptop shuts off too quickly to save the final readings?

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!Quarry8

A full instant shutdown is different from a typical driver crash, so I would not spend much time reinstalling the same graphics driver again. Check Windows reliability history and Event Viewer around the shutdown time for clues, but a generic unexpected-power-loss entry only confirms that Windows did not shut down cleanly. It usually will not identify the failed part by itself.

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Y4+Nimrick

Since a technician repasted it, I would ask them to recheck the cooling assembly and power-related hardware rather than assuming the paste job settled it. Mounting pressure, contact, fan operation, or a disturbed connector can matter. The fact that lower-performance mode stays stable narrows the conditions, but it does not prove whether the cause is heat or power.

brass_lunchbox:

That makes sense. I will mention the Eco-Silent difference and ask them to inspect the power and cooling hardware.

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