If you're anything like me, there's a good chance you are sick of all the software your gaming hardware has made you download just to customise it. MSI has just announced that it will no longer be one of those companies, if you prefer
MSI has shown off MSI Portal X, a website that "eliminates the need for software installation." Effectively, you will be able to synchronise RGB lighting on MSI gear without a dedicated app. Given that software is routinely the worst part of most hardware, I'm happy to see that [[link]] MSI is allowing users the chance to skip it.
Early screenshots suggest that PortalX is a very simple app, giving users the ability to change colours, brightness, and the effect of their hardware's lighting, and not much more. That's more than enough to get your rig looking a bit more colourful, at least.
MSI PortalX marks a trend I'm a big fan of. Just last month, it would be implementing its own web app for peripherals, and manufacturers like and have web apps you can use to avoid downloading software.
Unfortunately, the Corsair app only works with peripherals, but MSI PortalX, as shown off in the press release, will also work with hardware like an and MSI motherboards.
We don't yet have a full release date on MSI PortalX, but given its announcement, we think it could go live in the near future. Just make sure that, if you do uninstall MSI Center, you make a habit of updating your gear manually. It's good practice to always have the latest drivers.