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[Fixed] MSI Afterburner Not Showing GPU Temperature Option

MSI Afterburner should allow you to overclock/control graphic cards

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Updated onApril 25, 2024

updated onApril 25, 2024

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TheMSI Afterburneris a very popular, resourceful, and reliable software. It is because it functions smoothly as one of the best graphic card software.

Likewise, it renders a quality service by providing precise and smooth access to your device’s graphic card configuration. An error people encounter with it is the MSI Afterburner no GPU temperature option.

More so, MSI Afterburner allows you to monitor, overclock, and control all your graphic cards. The software is only available for Windows. Some features of the MSI Afterburner are hardware monitoring, custom user skins, 64-bit support, and others.

There are several reasons why the MSI Afterburner on your computer isn’t displaying the GPU temperature option.

Nonetheless, you should not panic if you are facing this error. We’ll discuss the causes of the error and some easy fixes you can use.

Why is my GPU not showing up in MSI Afterburner?

Why is my GPU not showing up in MSI Afterburner?

  1. Poor internet connection

MSI Afterburner may encounter issues while displaying the GPU temperature option if the network isn’t stable enough to run it. However, if your internet connection is poor, it’ll affect the services that depend on it.

  1. Outdated Graphics Card drive

If your computer is on an outdated graphic card driver, it can impact the programs using its services, including the MSI Afterburner. These programs use the graphic card driver to access your PC’s graphic hardware. Hence, errors like the MSI Afterburner not displaying the GPU temperature option occurs.

  1. Bad connection cable

A faulty cable connection can cause this error because it will prevent MSI Afterburner from connecting to its rightful source. Also, the cable may be faulty or your computer display isn’t connected to the right port.

  1. Third-party app interference

Third-party apps like antivirus can be responsible for theMSI Afterburner issues. It mostly happens because the antivirus is blocking the activities of MSI, preventing it from functioning as expected.

If the antivirus detects a possible threat or illegitimate connection, it prevents it from loading. As a result, MSI Afterburner cannot detect the GPU status.

Does MSI Afterburner damage the GPU?

Like every other software, the MSI Afterburner has its features and requirements. However, it doesn’t damage the GPU. For instance, the Overclocking has a limit that is considered appropriate for your GPU. So, if you increase the voltage beyond what the GPU can operate, it’ll crash or close the app.

What can I do if MSI Afterburner is not displaying GPU?

What can I do if MSI Afterburner is not displaying GPU?

1. Disable the low-level IO driver

2. Uninstall Riot Vanguard

3. Update the graphics driver

There is another efficient way to update your drivers without any manual steps that take more time.

More exactly, the automated support ofspecialized driver updating software. These tools will scan your PC for outdated and missing drivers, and update them instantly.

It’s possible to update your graphics card driver in order to fix the issue of GPU not showing up in MSI Afterburner, and thus optimize your hardware devices for maximum performance.

4. Switch to a wireless network connection

Connecting your router to your devices with a cable can cause lagging or poor internet connection. The connection cables can be faulty. Also, you should check every port to ensure your display is connected to the right one.

Hence, you should switch to WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) for a stable internet connection.

These are the best solutions to fix the MSI Afterburn no GPU temperature display. And if you are facingissues with OC Scanner, things are just as easy to fix!

However, another issue that plagues MSI Afterburner is the fact that userscan’t change Core Voltage in MSI Afterburner. Also, you should read about theMSI Afterburner stuck on install problemso that you can know how to fix it.

The software also allows you to adjust your GPU settings quickly, and you can do that using thepower limit feature in MSI Afterburner.

Let us know the solutions that worked for you in the comments below.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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