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+ | {{Infobox non-game | ||
+ | |cover = MSI Afterburner logo.png | ||
+ | |developers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|MSI}} | ||
+ | |release dates = | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |wikipedia = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ==Setting Up== |
− | | | + | {{Image|MSI AFTERBURNER MENU.png|App Menu}} |
− | | | + | {{Image|Configuration Options Afterburner.png|Configuration Options Afterburner}} |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [http://download.msi.com/uti_exe/vga/MSIAfterburnerSetup.zip MSI Afterburner] then extract it and install it. | ||
+ | # When prompted select both '''MSI Afterburner''' and '''RivaTuner Statistics Server''', then install them. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Video recording== | ==Video recording== | ||
===Recording videos=== | ===Recording videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= |
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# Run '''MSI Afterburner''', click on the '''Settings''' button. | # Run '''MSI Afterburner''', click on the '''Settings''' button. | ||
# Find the '''Video capture''' tab, then set '''Video capture''' setting to a key. | # Find the '''Video capture''' tab, then set '''Video capture''' setting to a key. | ||
+ | # Find the '''On-Screen Display''' tab, then uncheck the '''Show On-Screen Display on captured screenshots and videos''' checkbox. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Ignoring launchers=== | + | ===Ignoring launchers and other background applications=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Useful for games such as [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= |
# Navigate to the main '''RivaTuner Statistics Server''' installation path and run '''RTSS.exe''' | # Navigate to the main '''RivaTuner Statistics Server''' installation path and run '''RTSS.exe''' | ||
# On the bottom left, click on the big plus sign button, then add the desired launcher. | # On the bottom left, click on the big plus sign button, then add the desired launcher. | ||
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===Suggested settings=== | ===Suggested settings=== | ||
{{ii}} These settings can be used as a guideline. | {{ii}} These settings can be used as a guideline. | ||
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# Run '''MSI Afterburner''', then click on the '''Settings''' button. | # Run '''MSI Afterburner''', then click on the '''Settings''' button. | ||
# Find the '''Video capture''' tab. | # Find the '''Video capture''' tab. | ||
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# Click on the dotted button, then under '''Encoder''' select the '''NVIDIA NVENCH H.264''' plugin. | # Click on the dotted button, then under '''Encoder''' select the '''NVIDIA NVENCH H.264''' plugin. | ||
# Click on the '''Configure''' button, and set both the '''Preset''' and '''Target bitrate''' to the highest values. | # Click on the '''Configure''' button, and set both the '''Preset''' and '''Target bitrate''' to the highest values. | ||
− | # Set the '''Container format''' to '''Matroska MKV | + | # Set the '''Container format''' to '''Matroska MKV'''. |
# Check if '''Frame size''' is set to '''Full Frame''', then set both '''Framerate''' and '''Framerate limit''' to the same desired values. | # Check if '''Frame size''' is set to '''Full Frame''', then set both '''Framerate''' and '''Framerate limit''' to the same desired values. | ||
# Under '''Video capture compatibility properties''', select the '''Use dedicated encoder server''' checkbox. | # Under '''Video capture compatibility properties''', select the '''Use dedicated encoder server''' checkbox. | ||
# Check if '''Multithreaded optimization''' is set to '''Automatic'''. | # Check if '''Multithreaded optimization''' is set to '''Automatic'''. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Certain video players may display the recorded videos incorrectly, disable the YUV conversion or hardware acceleration. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==RivaTuner Statistics Server== | ||
+ | {{Image|RivaTuner Statistics Server menu.png|App menu (with fps limit set to 20).}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Configuration Options RivaTuner.png|Configuration Options RivaTuner}} | ||
+ | ===Framerate limiter=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Run the '''RivaTuner Statistics Server''', then click on the '''Plus''' icon, located in the bottom left corner. | ||
+ | # Locate the desired game executable and {{key|Double Click}} on it. | ||
+ | # Find the '''Framerate limit''' text field, located on the right side. | ||
+ | # Click on the '''0''' value and type the new desired value, then push {{key|Enter}} to save. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''RivaTuner Statistics Server''' needs to be left open while playing. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the program needs to be run every time the computer boots, then tick the '''Start with Windows''' checkbox. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Won't stop recording videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run MSI Afterburner as an Administrator|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game overlays don't work while RivaTuner Statistics Server is running=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Client overlays occasionally do not display while RTSS is running, such as Steam, GOG Galaxy, and Discord. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Navigate to the '''Profiles''' directory in your RTSS install directory (ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\RivaTuner Statistics Server\Profiles). | ||
+ | # Edit the '''Global''' file. | ||
+ | # Locate the <code>[Hooking]</code> section and add the following lines under it. If there is no <code>[Hooking]</code> section, create it. <pre>InjectionDelay=15000 InjectionDelayTriggers=IGO64.dll,IGO32.dll,GameOverlayRenderer.dll,GameOverlayRenderer64.dll,steam_api64.dll,steam_api.dll,d3d9.dll,dxgi.dll,d3d9_smaa.dll,d3d11.dll,DiscordOverlay.dll,DiscordOverlay64.dll,Galaxy.dll,Galaxy64.dll</pre> | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | # Optional: Set the file to read-only mode to prevent the settings from being modified. | ||
+ | # Close and re-launch RivaTuner Statistics Server. | ||
+ | {{ii}} You can add any DLL file to this list. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==="Core Voltage" option is greyed out=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} "'''Core Voltage'''" option can be grayed out on some graphics cards (mostly non-MSI ones), even if they support overclocking. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify graphics card's profile|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?81916-GUIDE-to-enable-quot-voltage-control-quot-in-MSI-Afterburner|title=Guide to enable "voltage control" in MSI Afterburner :: Republic of Gamers Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to your MSI Afterburner '''Profiles''' folder (ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner\Profiles). | ||
+ | # Right-click the file named <code>VEN_10DE&DEV...</code> and go to '''Properties > Security'''. | ||
+ | # Select "'''Edit'''" and then click on "'''Users (username\Users)'''" and with the permission boxes below, check "'''Allow'''" for the first box - "'''Full control'''". Click OK and OK again (this allows the file to be saved after editing it). | ||
+ | # Now you can open the file named <code>VEN_10DE&DEV...</code> in Notepad (or WordPad) and replace everything you see with this: | ||
+ | [Startup] | ||
+ | Format=2 | ||
+ | CoreVoltageBoost= | ||
+ | PowerLimit= | ||
+ | ThermalLimit= | ||
+ | ThermalPrioritize= | ||
+ | CoreClkBoost= | ||
+ | MemClkBoost= | ||
+ | Settings] | ||
+ | VDDC_Generic_Detection=1 | ||
+ | 5. Save the file and restart MSI Afterburner. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | 6. Go into MSI Afterburner's Settings and check the boxes under '''General > "Unlock voltage control"''' and "'''Unlock voltage monitoring'''" then click OK and restart Afterburner. | ||
+ | </br> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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MSI |
Setting Up
Instructions |
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Video recording
Recording videos
Instructions |
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Ignoring launchers and other background applications
- Useful for games such as Grand Theft Auto V.
Instructions |
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Suggested settings
- These settings can be used as a guideline.
Instructions |
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Notes
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RivaTuner Statistics Server
Framerate limiter
Instructions |
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Notes
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Issues fixed
Won't stop recording videos
Run MSI Afterburner as an Administrator |
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Game overlays don't work while RivaTuner Statistics Server is running
- Client overlays occasionally do not display while RTSS is running, such as Steam, GOG Galaxy, and Discord.
Instructions |
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"Core Voltage" option is greyed out
- "Core Voltage" option can be grayed out on some graphics cards (mostly non-MSI ones), even if they support overclocking.
Modify graphics card's profile[1] |
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[Startup] Format=2 CoreVoltageBoost= PowerLimit= ThermalLimit= ThermalPrioritize= CoreClkBoost= MemClkBoost= Settings] VDDC_Generic_Detection=1 5. Save the file and restart MSI Afterburner.
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- ↑ Guide to enable "voltage control" in MSI Afterburner :: Republic of Gamers Forum - last accessed on May 2023