MSI Afterburner
Download MSI Afterburner, the most popular GPU overclocking and monitoring tool. Control clocks, fans, and monitor performance in real-time.
MSI Afterburner is the most popular graphics card overclocking and monitoring utility. Despite the MSI branding, it works with all graphics card brands.
Features
- Real-time GPU monitoring
- Core and memory overclocking
- Custom fan curve profiles
- Voltage control (supported GPUs)
- On-screen display (OSD)
- Hardware monitoring graphs
- Video capture
- Multiple profile support
- Works with all GPU brands
How to Use MSI Afterburner
Install with RivaTuner
Install both MSI Afterburner and RivaTuner Statistics Server for full functionality.
Monitoring Setup
Configure which sensors to display in the monitoring tab. Enable On-Screen Display if desired.
Fan Curve (Optional)
Set up a custom fan curve for better cooling vs noise balance.
Overclocking (Advanced)
Gradually increase core clock, test stability, repeat. Always increase in small increments.
Save Profiles
Save your configurations to profiles for easy switching between settings.
Pros
- Works with all GPU brands
- Comprehensive monitoring
- Powerful overclocking controls
- Custom fan curves
- On-screen display for games
- Free and regularly updated
Cons
- Complex interface for beginners
- Overclocking requires knowledge
- Some features require RivaTuner
- Windows-only
💡 Tips
- • Start overclocking with small increments (25-50 MHz at a time)
- • Always test stability after each change using games or stress tests
- • Monitor temperatures during overclocking
- • Memory overclocking can introduce subtle artifacts so test carefully
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- Operating System
- Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 8000+, AMD Radeon HD 5000+
- RAM
- 1 GB minimum
- Storage
- 100 MB free space