MSI Dragon Center

MSI Dragon Center is a comprehensive system utility developed by Micro-Star International, a Taiwanese technology corporation known for their popular video cards, motherboards, monitors, and other PC components, allows owners of MSI hardware (and especially MSI-branded laptops) to manage various PC settings, tune the system, optimize LED lighting, and access wide array of tools for system diagnostics and overclocking.



MSI Ambient Link is now part of Dragon Center. Enjoy!

In addition to the tools and features that are integrated directly into this app, the MSI Dragon Center can also integrate services available via other compatible apps.

This is done via the App Portal section, which can provide quick links to installed software solutions such as MSI True Color, Nahimic, XSplit, NVIDIA's GeForce Experience, SCM Control Panel, and SteelSeries Engine.

The user interface of the Dragon Center app utilizes the standard color scheme and layout that are present in many other gaming-focused software solutions offered by this manufacturer.



Its incredible variety of tools is easily accessible via a streamlined tabbed interface that features six distinct areas – App Portal (links to other popular hardware management apps), System Monitor (real-time performance measurements for CPU, GPU, fans, clocks, temperatures, and networking speeds), LED Wizard (keyboard background lighting configurator with support for presets), System Tuner (automatic boosters for VR gaming, file transfer speeds, CPU/GPU performance, Fan usage, and music sound signature, with support for presets), Mobile Center and Tool&Help.

While this application can be used by PC desktop users, laptop users will most likely find the most value from it.

The biggest feature of this control panel app comes not only in the form of real-time hardware monitoring and automatic system tuner abilities, but the presence of adjustable user profiles, enabling home and business users to quickly transform their PC into suitable modes of operation (from a bright and flashy gaming-ready rig to a quiet and subdued machine for multimedia consumption). MSI Dragon Center is 100% FREE and is optimized for use on all modern versions of Windows OS (Windows 8, 10, and 11).

SUPPORTED MODELS

Motherboard
(If your computer OS is below Windows 10 Version, please download MSI Mystic Light software)

• Intel: X299 / Z390 / Z370 / H370 / B360 / H310 Series
• AMD: X399 / X570 / X470 / B450 Series

Graphics Card

• GeForce RTX™ 20 Series: LIGHTNING / GAMING TRIO / GAMING / SEA HAWK / SEA HAWK EK / DUKE / ARMOR models
• GeForce® GTX 16 Series: GAMING models
• AMD: Radeon™ RX 5000 Series: GAMING / EVOKE models

Laptops
GT / GS / GE / GP / GL / Alpha / Bravo Series Laptop - With Per-Key RGB Keyboard and 10th Gen. Intel® processor

Desktop & Monitor
Intel 11&12th&13th MEG, MPG, MAG Gaming Series (Except Infinite S3 11th/Infinite 11th/ Codex/ Meta Series.)

Peripherals

• VIGOR Keyboards: GK80 / GK70 / GK71 Sonic / GK60 / GK50 Low Profile / GK50 Elite / GK50 Low Profile TKL / GK30
• CLUTCH Mice: GM70 / GM60 / GM50 / GM41 Lightweight / GM41 Lightweight Wireless / GM30 / GM20 Elite / GM11 / GM08
• IMMERSE Headsets: GH70 / GH50

FAQs

What is MSI Dragon Center, and what can you do with it?
MSI Dragon Center is a software suite from MSI that lets you monitor and manage your MSI hardware (motherboard, GPU, laptop settings). You can use it to check system information (temperatures, fan speeds, CPU/GPU load), adjust performance profiles, control RGB lighting, and configure fan behavior and other system settings. 

What performance modes and customization options does Dragon Center offer?
Dragon Center provides different “scenarios” or modes, like “Extreme Performance,” “Balanced,” “Silent,” “Super Battery,” or a custom “User” mode - letting you choose between maximum performance, energy saving, silent operation, or a personalized mix. You can also adjust fan speeds and thermal settings under these modes. 

Can Dragon Center control RGB lighting and display/visual settings on MSI hardware?
Yes, Dragon Center includes tools for controlling LED/RGB lighting via its built-in lighting control module, and for adjusting display settings and color profiles (through e.g. “True Color”). This helps synchronize the look of compatible components or adjust visual output for tasks or gaming. 

Are there any compatibility requirements or limitations for using Dragon Center?
Dragon Center supports MSI motherboards and MSI gaming-series graphics cards (or newer) running on Windows (generally Windows 10 or later). Depending on your hardware, some features (like overclocking, fan control, or RGB) may or may not be available.

PROS

• Comprehensive System Monitoring
• Easy Customization Options
• Performance Boost Feature
• User-Friendly Interface
• Seamless RGB Syncing

CONS

• Occasional Software Bugs
• High System Resource Usage
• Limited Compatibility Issues
• Slow Update Releases
• Complex Installation Process