You don't need a lot of software to run a gaming PC. Grab Steam some release-specific launchers and new GPU drivers and you're off and running. However, many programs make your gaming PC easier and more versatile, and I have compiled a list of the programs that I install with each new build. I use more than these six applications on my computer, but they are essential for any computer. Some give you more options for gaming, while others allow you to track and analyze your performance. Even better, all of the programs below are free to download and most of them are even open source. I know this is the lowest of the low tree, and I know you already have the Nvidia app or Radeon software installed on your computer. But do you use them? The software provided by the GPU vendor is easy to forget and you can only click it every few weeks to update the GPU driver, but both have an incredible amount of features.TCL 2024 TV Series | First Impressions, Prices, 115-inch BEA$TNvidia App/Radeon SoftwareNvidia App on Windows. Jacob Roach / Digital TrendsI know this is low-hanging fruit and I know you already have Nvidia or Radeon software installed on your computer. But do you use them? The software provided by the GPU vendor is easy to forget and you can only use it to update the GPU driver every few weeks, but both have an incredible amount of features.PC Gaming Technology Weekly GetEmail address Privacy policy A recent update to the Nvidia app has changed the experience for GeForce users. It no longer requires a login, and you can access all other Nvidia applications, including Broadcast and ICAT, through the main interface. There's a lot of power here, from AI-powered HDR with RTX GPUs to system monitoring and one of the simplest video capture utilities in the form of ShadowPlay.AMD has most of these features in Radeon software as well and goes a step further with tools like GPU overclocking right in the program. Radeon Software is also where you can configure specific game settings such as AMD Fluid Motion Frames, which improves performance through frame interpolation. You already have either the Radeon software or the Nvidia app installed, but I recommend using them. It's easy to dismiss them as tools designed to ship new GPU drivers, but both have many useful features.
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