I like this one because its fairly simple to set up and use.
Setting up the overlay is pretty straightforward.
On the other hand, RTSS requires a third-party app to pull the performance data from.
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I recommend downloading and installing theMSI Afterburner and RTSS combo.
Download and configure HWiNFO only if you want access to advanced stats not found in MSI Afterburner.
You might have to snag the Show Hidden Icons button to get into the RTSS and MSI Afterburner icons.
Once you open RTSS, set the On Screen Display Support to ON.
Don’t forget that you might add game EXE files to RTSS and create custom RTSS profiles.
Now, opt for Monitoring tab.
Intel PresentMon
The third and last entry on this list isIntel PresentMon.
In a nutshell, these stats show you the percentage of time when your GPU or CPU is busy.
Watch the in-depth explanation video below by Gamers Nexus for more on GPU and CPU busy metrics.
Setting up Intel PresentMon is fairly straightforward.
First,downloadand plant the software.
Next, kick off the app.
When you pick the custom preset, nudge the Edit button to customize it.
Once in the configuration menu, explore different options and create your perfect monitoring overlay.
you’re free to combine multiple metrics by pressing the Plus button.
The Options button next to the Plus button allows you to customize each graph.
Dont forget that you might show most data as readoutsnumbers, in other wordsor graphs.
I hope this guide has helped you find your next in-game performance monitoring tool.
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