RTSS connects with monitoring applications (most notably MSI Afterburner and HWiNFO64) to paint a detailed picture of your system’s health directly onto your screen. Unlike Steam or Xbox overlays that offer basic data, RTSS allows you to position, size, and color-code every metric—from GPU voltage and clock speeds to RAM usage and framerate—ensuring you never have to Alt-Tab to check your temperatures.
Click on a metric you want to see (e.g., "Framerate" or "GPU Temperature"). Check the box at the bottom. Set a Toggle Hotkey: rivatuner overlay
The is the gold standard for real-time hardware monitoring in PC gaming. Originally created as a small companion utility for the RivaTuner overclocking tool, it has evolved into a robust service that powers the on-screen displays (OSD) for major applications like MSI Afterburner and HWiNFO64 . Why Every Gamer Needs the RivaTuner Overlay RTSS connects with monitoring applications (most notably MSI
Beyond just showing your frame rate, the RivaTuner overlay provides critical insights into your system’s health and performance: Check the box at the bottom
Setting up a RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS) overlay is the standard way to monitor your PC's performance (like FPS, CPU/GPU temperature, and usage) while gaming. Most users set this up using as the control center, though you can also use RTSS on its own for advanced custom layouts. 1. Basic Setup (Via MSI Afterburner) This is the easiest method for most users.