🔧 Upgrade your MSI GS65, GS65VR, WS65, P65 with New Compatible MS-16Q1, MS-16Q2, MS-16Q3, MS-16Q4, MS-16Q5 Series 16Q2-CPU-CW CPU Cooling Fan Review

Does the job. The fan blades aren't as thin as the original they replaced, and the molding is *slightly* misaligned at the screw channels (might only fit 2 out of 3, but that could be because I cheated and didn't take the heatsink off ). But again, it does the job.

Works and fits. That's all you need to know. If this laptop was half an inch thicker and had proper ventilation, I might not need to replace it every year.

So the fan is compatible with the GS65 8RF 2018 that I have and that's why you get more than 1 star. This can save you from a non-working computer. In fact, I also bought a dual GPU fan, which in my case made an awful noise. However, the blades of this part are thicker and the diameter is smaller. In cooler boost mode, the fan speed drops from 6,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm, the airflow is significantly lower. I tested this with both old and new CPU fans and the temperature difference was 10C under…

When you look at this fan you will understand why you need it. Your GS65 Stealth makes a terrible buzzing noise. This is a common replacement and it works. If you have small hands you can even replace it without taking apart the entire heatsink assembly and reapplying thermal paste, which I was able to do.

My MSI GS65 fan failed after 2 years of use, ordered and installed and it worked just like the original fans. I'm not sure what their lifespan will be, but to be honest the original fans didn't have a good life so I doubt they'll disappoint. Also have GPU fans from the same brand and seller same story works fine.