Often, users who use their computers to enjoy their favorite video games need the equipment to work above its original possibilities. As we know, some applications allow us to increase the CPU clock frequency above the factory limits of these devices, which is called overclocking, obtaining a higher power.

Of course, this action cannot be performed with the systems and applications installed on the operating systems Windows, which is why we must resort to third-party services, such as MSI Afterburner.

Operation

As we were anticipating, MSI Afterburner is nothing more than a platform designed so that users can control the power of their computer, increasing or decreasing its capabilities according to the moment's needs. Some of the cases in which we may have to take to the maximum the performance of our PC are the mentioned of the video games, or also if we work rendering graphics.

On the other hand, even if we are not interested in explicitly obtaining a better user experience in certain situations, this app also allows us to perform stress tests on the performance of the computer's components. If you want to know the actual physical limit of the power it can reach before starting to produce all kinds of failures, with this software, you can find out in seconds.

Even though it is less usual than the previous circumstances, there are cases in which users want to reduce the power of their PC, for example, to reduce power consumption when they are not using the device. MSI Afterburner is capable of carrying out these tasks thanks to the fact that it has been developed, taking advantage of the core of RivaTuner, another similar application known and valued by lovers of the world of video games.

When using this software, we find several screens where, for example, we can see the data related to the use and temperature of the GPU in real-time and the speed of the other components. To ensure that we never lose sight of these statistics, the program uses an on-screen display system known as OSD, which can be deactivated if we don't like it.

Then, some concrete actions you can execute involve modifying the device's core voltage, forcing the memory frequency, or not changing the fan speed. No matter which one you are interested in, you can launch all of them using the sliders in this app.

When you have finished setting a usage profile that you like, you can save it in just a couple of seconds to retrieve it when you see fit without having to reload all the customization of the same again. And if that's not enough, you can store up to five user profiles, whether you want several different ones for yourself or if you share your equipment with family or friends.

Keep in mind

We the user interface of MSI Afterburner we liked a lot because although it is far from being sober, we understand that for the type of program, we are talking about, it is a more than attractive aesthetic. If we add to that the fact that it is ultimately translated into other languages, that the navigation between its menus I,s simple, and that we can find the main tools in just seconds, the feeling that remains is very positive.

The best

Among the main positive aspects of this application, we did not want to leave out some of them, such as the fact that it is compatible with most GPUs, as well as the fact that we can apply specific profiles when we consider it appropriate, being able to save up to five, one for each user of the computer. And, of course, access to information through the on-screen display system is not to be missed.

The worst

In this case, we have to say that while it is true that this platform works with almost all graphics cards on the market today, there are still a few exceptions, in which case the software will be completely useless. On the other hand, although we have not gone through it, several users comment that they have experienced errors related to anti-cheat systems, distinguishing which users use these programs.

Rating

MSI Afterburner is one of the best services available right now if we are interested in controlling the power of our computer, one as colorful as functional, perfect for getting the most out of the equipment. If at times, you feel you need a bit extra power, we do not doubt that you will soon learn to appreciate it.