MSI Afterburner
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Developer(s) | Alexey Nicolaychuk (until 2013) MSI |
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Initial release | v 1.0 (2009)[1] |
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.[2] 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.[3][4]
MSI Afterburner first released in October 2009, for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.[5]
Features
[edit]One of the primary features of MSI Afterburner is its ability to overclock graphics cards. Overclocking can boost the performance of a graphics card by increasing the clock speeds and adjusting memory settings resulting in smoother frame rates and better performance in demanding games and applications, however if pushed too high, the overclock can damage the graphics card and will always result in the warrenty being voided. Afterburner provides silders to tweak the core clock, memory clock, and voltage. 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.[6] It gives users full control over the GPU's fan speed. Users can create custom fan curves based on temperature thresholds, ensuring either higher temperature of the graphics card but quieter operation and vice-versa.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Wright, Arol (2021-11-01). "The Complete Guide to Using MSI Afterburner". MUO. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Hale, Brent (2021-08-06). "How to Use MSI Afterburner [Quick & Easy Guide]". Tech Guided. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Unlock the Power of Your Intel HD Graphics with MSI Afterburner's Overclocking Capabilities - Vtechinsider". vtechinsider.com. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Elmore, John (2024-01-23). "Does MSI Afterburner Work with Any GPU? Unveiling Compatibility and Performance Boosts". Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "MSI Afterburner". 2009-12-05. Archived from the original on 5 December 2009. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Pande, Ayush (2023-08-09). "How to use MSI Afterburner to overclock and monitor your PC". XDA. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "How to use MSI Afterburner, one of the top GPU overclocking and monitoring tools". Digital Trends. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-12-05.