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Originally developed by MSI for their own line of graphics cards, the software has since become a widely-used tool among enthusiasts and professionals alike, supporting a wide range of GPUs from different manufacturers.
MSI Afterburner for PC offers advanced features for monitoring and tweaking GPU performance, making it an indispensable tool for gamers and overclockers looking to push their hardware to the limits.
Main Features
Overclocking
It provides robust overclocking tools, allowing users to adjust core clock speeds, memory clock speeds, and voltage settings. The software also supports custom fan profiles to ensure the GPU remains cool during intensive tasks.
Monitoring
The software includes real-time monitoring of various GPU parameters, such as temperature, usage, clock speed, and voltage. These metrics can be displayed on-screen or logged for further analysis.
On-Screen Display (OSD)
With the OSD feature, users can view performance metrics directly in-game, providing immediate feedback on how changes to settings impact performance.
Custom Fan Profiles
Users can create and save custom fan profiles, optimizing cooling performance based on the specific requirements of different applications or games.
Hardware Control
It offers direct control over GPU hardware, including voltage regulation and fan speed adjustments.
Screen Capture
The software includes a built-in screen capture tool, allowing users to record gameplay or take screenshots.
Compatibility
The program is compatible with a wide range of GPUs from various manufacturers, not just MSI, making it a versatile tool for any user.
Overclocking Tools
Exploring and pushing the limits of your graphics card might seem daunting, but it's simpler than you might think. MSI Afterburner Overclocking tools offer easy and precise access to your graphics card settings. By adjusting your GPU’s clock frequency and voltage, you can achieve the perfect balance between performance and temperature with the fan speed control.
The OC Scanner feature automates the process, identifying the highest stable overclock settings for your card, providing a free performance boost for a smoother in-game experience with higher FPS.
The On-Screen Display, shown in the corner of your screen, is your best ally during gameplay. It offers real-time information about your system’s performance, allowing you to monitor the impact of your overclocking settings while gaming.
Heat dissipation is crucial for optimal graphics card performance. Afterburner allows you to fully customize a predefined fan speed curve, enabling you to manage cooling performance precisely.
Capture and share your greatest moments with Predator. Record your top performances in games or overclocking without missing a single frame. Predator supports the H.264 codec and multiple file formats (.WMV, .AVI), allowing you to choose the size and quality for your recordings. Share your achievements and gain recognition!
User Interface
It features a sleek and intuitive user interface that is both visually appealing and functional. The main dashboard provides easy access to all critical controls and monitoring tools. Key components of the UI include:
- Main Dashboard: Displays core and memory clock speeds, voltage, temperature, and fan speed.
- Graphs: Real-time graphs show performance metrics over time, helping users track changes and identify trends.
- Profiles: Users can save and switch between multiple profiles, allowing for quick adjustments based on different needs or applications.
- Settings: The settings menu provides access to advanced options, including OSD configuration, fan profile customization, and voltage control.
- Download: Visit the official website or FileHorse (safe and trust source) and download the latest version of the software.
- Install: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. The installation process is quick and requires minimal user input.
- Launch: Once installed, launch this tool. The software will automatically detect your GPU and display relevant information.
- Configuration: Configure the software according to your needs. This includes setting up custom fan profiles, adjusting overclocking settings, and enabling the OSD for in-game monitoring.
- Monitoring Performance: Use the main dashboard to monitor real-time performance metrics, such as temperature, clock speeds, and usage.
- Overclocking: Adjust core and memory clock speeds, voltage, and fan speed using the sliders on the main dashboard. Apply changes and monitor the impact on performance and temperature.
- Creating Profiles: Save your overclocking settings as profiles for easy switching between different configurations.
- Using OSD: Enable the On-Screen Display to view performance metrics while gaming. Customize which metrics are displayed through the settings menu.
- Recording Gameplay: Use the screen capture tool to record gameplay or take screenshots. Access this feature through the software's main dashboard.
FAQ
Is Afterburner by MSI compatible with non-MSI graphics cards?
Yes, it supports a wide range of GPUs from different manufacturers.
Can MSI Afterburner be used to monitor CPU performance?
While the software primarily focuses on GPU monitoring, it does offer limited CPU monitoring capabilities.
How do I reset my settings to default?
You can reset your settings to default by clicking the "Reset" button on the main dashboard.
Is MSI Afterburner safe to use for overclocking?
Yes, this software is safe to use if you follow proper overclocking guidelines and monitor temperatures closely.
Can I use MSI Afterburner on a laptop?
Yes, it can be used on laptops with dedicated GPUs, though overclocking potential may be limited due to thermal constraints.
Alternatives
EVGA Precision X1: This tool offers extensive overclocking and monitoring features, designed specifically for EVGA graphics cards but also compatible with other brands.
AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition: This software provides comprehensive overclocking and performance monitoring tools for AMD GPUs, including features like Radeon Chill and Radeon Image Sharpening.
Razer Cortex: Offers similar features for optimizing gaming performance along with additional tools for game recording and sharing.
NVIDIA GeForce Experience: While primarily a driver update and game optimization tool, GeForce Experience also includes basic overclocking features through its Performance Tuning options.
CPU-Z: While not a direct competitor, CPU-Z provides detailed system information, including GPU specifications and performance metrics, making it a useful complement to this tool.
NZXT CAM: Not only for GPU but also for system monitoring and control, CAM offers a sleek interface and robust features for optimizing gaming performance.
Open Hardware Monitor: Monitors temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load and clock speeds!
Pricing
The tool is completely FREE to download and use. There are no hidden costs or premium versions, making it accessible to all users regardless of budget.
System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Graphics Card: Compatible with a wide range of AMD and NVIDIA GPUs
- Processor: Dual-core CPU or higher recommended
- Memory: 2 GB RAM or higher
- Storage: 100 MB of available space
- Free to use with no hidden costs
- Extensive overclocking and monitoring features
- User-friendly interface with customizable profiles
- Compatible with a wide range of GPUs
- Built-in screen capture tool
- Limited CPU monitoring capabilities
- Overclocking can risk hardware if not done properly
- Some features may be overwhelming for beginners
- Limited support for laptops due to thermal constraints
- Occasional software updates needed to support new GPUs
MSI Afterburner is a robust and versatile tool for anyone looking to optimize their GPU performance. Its extensive overclocking and monitoring features, combined with a user-friendly interface, make it an indispensable utility for gamers, overclockers, and tech enthusiasts. The software's compatibility with a wide range of GPUs, along with its free-to-use model, ensures that it remains accessible to all users.
While there are some limitations, such as limited CPU monitoring and the risks associated with overclocking, the benefits far outweigh these drawbacks. For those looking to push their graphics card to its full potential, Afterburner by MSI is an excellent choice!
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MSI Afterburner 4.6.6 Screenshots
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What's new in this version:
- Ported to VC++ 2022 compiler. Please take a note that due to this change MSI Afterburner will no longer be able to start under Windows XP. Please stay on the previous versions of the product if you need this OS support
- Please take a note that size of mandatory VC++ 2022 runtime redistributables roughly doubled comparing to the previously used VC++ 2008 redistributables, and we’d like to avoid providing overblown application distributive, drastically increased in size due to bundling newer and much heavier VC++ redistributables with it. To deal with this issue we provide our own original tiny web installer for VC++ redistributables, which allowed decreasing the size of final application distributive drastically even comparing to the previous VC++ 2008 based version. Please take a note that install time can be increased slightly due to downloading VC++ 2022 runtimes redistributables on the fly during installation. If you install MSI Afterburner offline, you can always deploy required VC++ 2022 distributives later with web installer by launching .RedistVCRedistDeploy.bat. Now the installer and uninstaller are performing active application instance checking on earlier stages before displaying any GUI
Added NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50x0 series graphics cards support:
- Added quad fan control support for reference design NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50x0 series graphics cards
- Added software interface for future G-Assist integration
- MSI Windows 11 Dark skin is selected as default application skin now. Please take a note that quad fan control GUI is currently available in Dark and Light editions of MSI Windows 11 skins only. If you prefer to use some older legacy skins
- on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50x0 with 3 or 4 independently controllable fans, you may still switch between all fans in async fan control mode by pressing <Shift>+<F> repeatedly
- Added new MSI Special and MSI H2O skins by Drerex design. New skins natively supports quad fan control feature on reference design NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50x0 series graphics cards
- Extended +3000MHz memory clock overclocking range tweak for NVIDIA RTX 5000 series graphics cards
- Added AMD RDNA4 GPU family and AMD RADEON RX 9000 series cards support. Please take a note that MSI do not sell any AMD RDNA4 based graphics cards, so RDNA4 support is completely unofficial
- Added MP2988 and MP29816A voltage controllers support. New PWM controllers support is reserved for future extreme overclocking oriented graphics card models with triple/quad channel voltage control. Please take a note that such voltage controllers are also used on the most of currently existing NVIDIA RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 series cards, but unfortunately I2C address range of PWM controllers on reference cards is blacklisted by NVIDIA display driver, making extended voltage control on currently existing NVIDIA RTX 50x0 series cards impossible
- Added voltage control support for AMD RADEON RX 7800XT series graphics cards
- Added voltage control support for new low-cost revisions of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40x0 GPUs
- Added new GPU hiding functionality. Added "Hide GPU" button to GPU selection panel of default Dark and Light editions of MSI Windows 11 skins. Alternately, you may use <Ctrl> + <H> keyboard shortcut to hide currently selected GPU if you prefer to use legacy or third party GUI skins with no such button. You may use it to completely remove some GPUs from MSI Afterburner's GUI, including both hardware control and hardware monitoring sections. The functionality is intended for hiding integrated iGPUs
- Relaxing preemptive sleep delay is now excluded from cumulative polling time displayed by performance profiler on Overdrive8 capable graphics cards to avoid confusing beginners
- Name of voltage rail mapped to AUX or AUX2 voltage slider (e.g. VDDCI, MSVDD, PEXVDD or 1V8) is now displayed in context help of AUX or AUX2 GUI controls and inside MSI Afterburner system info window ("i" button)
- Added internal database format improvements, allowing us to remap AUX/AUX2 GUI controls to different physical voltage rail if multiple optional controllable voltage rails are available
- Empty compact names of some iGPUs in GPU selection panel are now replaced with abstract "AMD GPU" / "NVIDIA GPU" / “Intel GPU" names
- Fixed GUID, PCI location and registry key info displayed in MSI Afterburner system info window ("i" button) for secondary Intel GPUs I2C cache of secondary GPUs is now saved inside proper hardware profile file. Previously it was always written to and read from the primary GPU's profile
- Asynchronous fan control buttons are no longer displayed in GUI on GPUs with no fan control support (e.g. iGPUs)
- Now MSI Afterburner reinitializes skin scaling engine on DPI scaling change events to prevent cases when GUI looks cut off in some cases (e.g. after switching between display resolutions with different DPI scaling settings)
- Now MSI Afterburner is forcibly uninstalling IO driver on OS shutdown to prevent the driver from being hibernated and reloaded due to fast startup till the next clean system boot event
- Fixed instances enumeration for some performance counters with no localized names (e.g. GPU related Windows performance counters) in PerfCounter.dll plugin
- Added experimental support for "Beta : Use Unicode UTF-8 for global language support" option enabled in administrative regional OS settings. Now each localization description file contains additional "Codepage" field, defining runtime ANSI to UTF8 conversion rule for selected language pack
- Refactored CPU info database format provides more simplified and unified future database updates for MSI Afterburner monitoring HAL, CPU.dll sample plugin and RivaTuner Statistics Server’s own monitoring HAL• Added experimental support for AMD Ryzen 9xxx CPUs
- Added experimental support for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs
- Added alternate Voltage/Frequency point locking mode inside Voltage/Frequency curve editor. Now you may repeatedly press <L> key inside V/F curve editor to switch between voltage locking and max frequency locking mode
- Optimized GPU context switching implementation in HAL. This provides slightly faster GPU selection in GUI and slightly reduced CPU polling time for the systems with multiple GPUs
- Now MSI Afterburner uses extended 32KB RivaTuner Statistics Server’s text slot instead of previously used 4KB slot to display OnScreen Display. Due to this improvement legacy MSI Afterburner On-Screen Display can fit up to 8x more text items without hitting the limit
- Updated HwInfo.dll plugin. Now the plugin can automatically spawn new versions on HwInfo, which now store path to installed application in slightly different installer’s registry key
- Added Bulgarian localization
- Seriously revamped German and Ukrainian localizations
- Fixed ACL bypass vulnerability and NULL ptr dereference in RTCore driver (reported by Andres Roldan)
RivaTuner Statistics Server has been upgraded to v7.3.7:
- New version’s changes list is huge, it includes more than 150 compatibility enhancements, changes and new features including programmable conditional layers support, PresentMon, LibreHardwareMonitor and NVIDIA Reflex integration
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