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MSI Afterburner enables hidden NVIDIA GPU controls via out-of-warranty mode

MSI Afterburner, a widely used GPU utility, has reportedly introduced a new feature that unlocks hidden NVIDIA GPU controls. This functionality is said to be accessible through an 'out-of-warranty' mode, providing users with access to advanced settings. The reports indicate this is a new capability integrated into the software.

2 articles from 2 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a shipped.

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2 outlets covered “MSI Afterburner enables hidden NVIDIA GPU controls via out-of-warranty mode”. All of them report the following:

  • MSI Afterburner unlocks hidden NVIDIA GPU controls
  • This is a new feature

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