MSI Center Gaming Notebook Introduction

The MSI Center Gaming Notebook is a powerful and versatile laptop designed specifically for gamers and creative professionals. Featuring advanced hardware configurations, it provides exceptional performance for demanding applications, including gaming and content creation. The MSI Center software enhances the user experience by offering customizable settings, performance optimization, and real-time monitoring of system metrics. With a sleek design and high-quality display, this notebook is perfect for those seeking both style and functionality. Priced at approximately $1,499, it delivers excellent value for serious users.

MSI Center, the exclusive application created only for MSI's Gaming series, delivers optimized performance, and efficiency to gamers and diverse users.

Login and Register

Before using MSI Center, it is recommended to create your own account and register your MSI product to get your full benefits from MSI Center at once.

Create an Account

1. Make sure the internet connection works properly.
2. Activate MSI Center, move the mouse cursor to the profile icon at the upper right corner and click on it to enter [My Device] page
3. Click on [Product Registration] to enter Login page.
4. Click on [MSI Website] to link to MSI offical website.
5. Connect a MSI device to your notebook, if any. You can also enter the Login page by clicking on [Sign up/ Log in].
6. Select [Join MSI Member] to create an account, and then follow the on-screen instructions to apply a personal account and register your MSI product.

MSI Center Gaming Notebook Product Registration

1. Once a personal account is created, and logged in the account, you may start to register your products.
2. The notebook you are using will be detected by MSI Center automatically, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration.

3. To register MSI multi-media accessories which are connected to the notebook, click [+] and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration.

   

Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i9-13900H
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
• Display: 15.6-inch 4K OLED, 240Hz refresh rate
• RAM: Up to 64GB DDR5
• Storage: Up to 2TB NVMe SSD
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home
• Ports: USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, SD card slot
• Weight: Approximately 4.5 lbs
• Battery Life: Up to 8 hours

Description

The MSI Center Gaming Notebook is engineered to deliver top-tier performance for gamers and content creators. Its 15.6-inch 4K OLED display offers vibrant colors and a high refresh rate, making it perfect for fast-paced games and detailed video editing. The notebook's Cooler Boost Technology ensures optimal cooling, even during intense gaming sessions or resource-intensive tasks.

The backlit keyboard is designed with gamers in mind, featuring customizable RGB lighting and N-key rollover for precise control. The metal chassis provides durability and a premium feel, while the multiple ports offer versatile connectivity options.

Settings

Before using MSI Center, you may decide the appearance and the language of the user interface according to your personal preferences in Settings page.

1. Move the mose cursor to the [Setting] icon at the upper right corner and click on it.

2. Make selections to the Color, Dark mode or Light mode; and the Language.

   

Feature Sets

Choose Your Features

Within the latest MSI Center, you are able to choose your own style and features. Simply install or update your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you!

1. Move the mouse cursor to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it.
2. In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to meet your personal needs.

Features Use

Features Installed
Activate MSI Center and click on Features. Find the features which are selected and installed in Feature Sets. Now, let’s get familiar to these MSI exclusive featues. Here comes the brief introductions to each feature, and you may read it before going any further.

Hardware Monitoring

Monitor provides a real-time status of the CPU Usage and GPU Usage. 

1. Click and follow the on-screen instructions to clean up the appointed disk.

2. Click to free up the memory.

   

Support

Within Support page, you may find the advanced functions included: Live Update, System Info, MSI Recovery and Knowledge Base.

Live Update

1. Connect to internet, and go to MSI Center [Support > Live Update].
2. Move the mouse cursor to [Scan] icon, and click on it.
3. Live Update is capable to analyze the system automatically and give a list with every latest drivers and utilities available for updating.
4. Select a required driver or utility for updating, and then click [Download] to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
5. You may read the message [No internet connection. Please connect to the internet and retry], please check the internet connection.

Microsoft APP

1. To use this function for the very first time, analyzing the system by Live Update is a must.
2. Connect to internet, go to MSI Center [Support > Live Update], and click [Scan] icon.
3. Go to Micorsoft app now, users will get a list with compatible utilities.

4. Select a desired utility, and follow the on-screen instructions to downloading the APP.

   

   

MSI Center Gaming Notebook System Info

Go to MSI Center [Support > System Info].

1. System Info: Read-only system information provided here.
2. Export System Info: Export the current system information data to a .txt file.
3. Content Transfer: Use this function when contacting MSI online customer service agents. Follow the instructions given by the online agent to continue.

Setup Guide

To set up your MSI Center Gaming Notebook, follow these steps:

1. Unbox the notebook and all included accessories.
2. Plug in the power adapter and turn on the notebook.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Windows 11 Home operating system.
4. Connect to your Wi-Fi network or use an Ethernet cable for internet access.
5. Install necessary drivers and software from the MSI website.
6. Customize your keyboard lighting and other settings through the MSI Dragon Center software.

MSI Recovery

Use this function to make a recovery image to a USB flash disk to recover the system back to the initial status of original manufacturer’s default settings, or the customized recovery point. Be aware of backing up the important data to other storage devices before using this recovery function is a must.

Go to WinPE to Use MSI Recovery

1. Go to MSI Center [Support > MSI Recovery].
2. Click [Start] and then [Yes] to enter MSI Recovery main page under WinPE.

Create a MSI Rescue USB disk

1. To use MSI Recovery function for the very first time, it is a must to make a MSI Rescue USB disk first. With MSI Rescue USB disk, users may be able to fix or restore the system back to the factory default settings while the system encountering problems booting to Windows. Select [Backup] to start making MSI Rescue USB disk.
2. Insert an USB flash disk with minimum capacity 32GB required. Click [Next] to continue.
3. Select the path of the inserted USB flash disk and then click [Select] to continue.
4. Be noted that making a MSI Rescue USB disk, the USB flash disk will be formated, all data will lost.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating the MSI Rescue USB disk.
6. Keep the MSI Rescue USB disk properly, it will be used whenever you perform the Backup and Restore functions.

Create a Customize Image Backup

1. To make a Customize Image Backup, always be sure to have the MSI Rescue USB disk inserted to the notebook.
2. Insert another USB flash disk or connect a hard disk with available capacity required.
3. Select [Customize Image Backup] to continue.
4. Select the path of the inserted USB flash disk or the connected hard disk, then select [Select] to continue.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating the Customize Image Backup in a *.wim file format.
6. Keep the backup file properly, it will be used while performing the Restore function.

Recovering the System

If the hard drive or the system encountered non-recoverable problems, it is recommended to proceed the MSI recovery function with the MSI Image Backup or Customize Image Backup which you made in advance.

1. Go to MSI Recovery main page, and select [Restore].
2. To perform the Restore function, always make sure that the MSI Rescue USB disk is inserted to the notebook.
3. Connect the storage drive, where you can find the Customize Image Backup *.wim file, to your notebook.
4. You may restore the system from MSI Image Backup to have the system restored back to the factory default settings.
5. Or, to restore the system from the Customize Image Backup by finding and selecting the *.wim file from the connected storage drive to have the system restored back to a specific point in time. Click [Select] to continue.
6. AC power is required while proceeding MSI Recovery function. Assure that the AC power is connected to the notebook before moving forward to the next step.
7. Always make sure that the important data has been backed up before continuing MSI Recovery process.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue and complete MSI Recovery process.

Knowledge Base

• In Knowledge Base page, user can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations.
• Go to MSI Center [Support > Knowledge Base].
• Users can search for related information by searching for the keywords in the search toolbar.

• Users can also click on the right-most globe icon to visit MSI official FAQ website.”

  

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with your MSI Center Gaming Notebook, here are some common solutions:

• Overheating: Ensure that the vents are clear and use the Cooler Boost feature to optimize cooling.
• Display Issues: Update your graphics drivers or adjust display settings through the NVIDIA Control Panel.
• Connectivity Problems: Restart your router or update your Wi-Fi drivers.
• Keyboard Issues: Check for dust under the keys and clean the keyboard if necessary.

Always refer to the user manual for detailed instructions and warnings.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• High-Performance Capabilities: Powerful processor and graphics card for seamless gaming and content creation.
• Advanced Cooling System: Effective cooling technology to prevent overheating.
• Vivid Display: High-quality 4K OLED display with a high refresh rate.
• Durable Design: Metal chassis for added durability.
• Customizable Keyboard: Backlit keyboard with customizable RGB lighting.

Cons:

• Expensive: High price point compared to other gaming notebooks.
• Battery Life: Limited battery life, especially during intense usage.
• Weight: Heavier compared to some other notebooks due to its robust build.
• Noisy Fans: Fans can be loud when using the Cooler Boost feature.

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the MSI Center Gaming Notebook for its exceptional performance and display quality. Many have noted that it handles demanding games smoothly and provides an immersive visual experience. However, some users have mentioned that the battery life could be better and that the fans can be noisy.

Common complaints include the high price point and the weight of the notebook, but overall, users are satisfied with its performance and build quality.