How to Show GPU Power Usage in MSI Afterburner: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to display GPU power usage in MSI Afterburner with this simple step-by-step tutorial to monitor GPU metrics on-screen during applications.

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To display GPU power in MSI Afterburner, follow these steps: First, open MSI Afterburner and navigate to the 'Settings' menu. In the 'Monitoring' tab, find 'GPU Power' from the list and check the box next to it. Then, make sure 'Show in On-Screen Display' is also checked. Click 'OK' to save your changes. Now, the GPU power usage should be visible in the on-screen display when running applications.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can MSI Afterburner show real-time GPU power consumption? Yes, MSI Afterburner can display real-time GPU power consumption on its on-screen display once you enable the GPU Power option in the Monitoring settings.
  2. How do I enable GPU power usage display in MSI Afterburner? Open MSI Afterburner, go to Settings > Monitoring tab, check the box next to 'GPU Power', enable 'Show in On-Screen Display', then save your changes.
  3. Is additional software needed to monitor GPU power with MSI Afterburner? No, MSI Afterburner provides built-in monitoring capabilities for GPU power without requiring additional software.
  4. Why can't I see GPU power on MSI Afterburner's on-screen display? Ensure that the 'GPU Power' option is enabled in Monitoring and that 'Show in On-Screen Display' is checked. Also confirm the OSD overlay is active during applications.

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