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| Developer(s) | Alexey Nicolaychuk (until 2013) MSI |
|---|---|
| Initial release | v 1.0 (2009) |
| Stable release | v4.65 v4.66 (Beta) / Apr 2023 Mar 2024 (Beta) |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Windows Registry Tweaking |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | Homepage |
MSI Afterburner is a graphics card overclocking (OC) and monitoring utility that allows users to monitor and adjust various settings of their graphics card. Developed by MSI (Micro-Star International) and previously Alexey Nicolaychuk, developer of RivaTuner, it is widely used for enhancing the performance of graphics cards, especially in gaming and high-performance tasks. Afterburner can overclock the GPU and video memory, monitor hardware temperatures, perform benchmarks and display an on-screen display to show frames per second, temperatures, GPU and CPU usage, etc. MSI Afterburner is compatible with Nvidia, AMD and Intel GPUs, including iGPUs.
MSI Afterburner first released in October 2009, for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.
Features
One of the primary features of MSI Afterburner is its ability to overclock your GPU. Overclocking can boost the performance of your graphics card by increasing the clock speeds and adjusting memory settings, resulting in smoother frame rates and better performance in demanding games and applications. Afterburner provides easy-to-use sliders to tweak the core clock, memory clock, and voltage, allowing users to push their GPU beyond the factory settings. Voltage Control, While the core clock and memory clock are often the first adjustments made, MSI Afterburner also provides voltage control for more advanced overclocking. By increasing the voltage, users can achieve more stability at higher frequencies, which is essential for running demanding games or tasks without crashes or instability. However, voltage increases should be done cautiously to avoid damaging the GPU or causing excessive heat. Fan Control, MSI Afterburner gives users full control over the GPU's fan speed. Users can create custom fan curves based on temperature thresholds, ensuring that the GPU remains cool under heavy load. By adjusting the fan speeds, users can balance between keeping temperatures low and reducing noise levels. A quieter fan speed may reduce cooling efficiency, so adjusting the fan curve optimally is important for ensuring stable performance.
See also
References
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