Nvidia retires the classic GeForce Control Panel after 20 years
Nvidia has retired the classic GeForce Control Panel after 20 years and replaced it with a new unified GPU control center. The new Nvidia app integrates GeForce Experience's Optimal Game Settings and Nvidia Control Panel's 3D Settings into a unified interface. This change aims to provide a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for gamers and creators.
- ▪The Nvidia app features a unified GPU control center for optimizing games and applications.
- ▪The app includes improved driver information with easy-to-scan bullet points of new and fixed features.
- ▪The Nvidia app also introduces new AI-powered Freestyle filters, including RTX Dynamic Vibrance and RTX HDR.
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- ▪ After 20 years, Nvidia finally kills off its Control Panel app — XDA Developers
- ▪ Nvidia officially retires its GeForce Control Panel app after 20 years, following the porting of all of its major features to the Nvidia app (Tom Warren/The Verge) — Techmeme
- ▪ Nvidia is finally ditching its iconic Control Panel after 20 years — new driver updates only ship in the Nvidia App — Tom's Hardware
- ▪ Nvidia has retired its GeForce Control Panel app after 20 years — The Verge
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Optimize games and applications with a new unified GPU control center, capture your favorite moments with powerful recording tools through the in-game overlay, and discover the latest Nvidia tools and software. Features Unified GPU Control Center The Nvidia app integrates GeForce Experience's Optimal Game Settings and Nvidia Control Panel's 3D Settings into a unified interface. This becomes a centralized place to review or modify optimizations while adjusting driver settings. You can customize it on a per-applications basis, or use a global profile across all games and applications. Improved Driver Information When it comes to your favorite games or applications, Game Ready Drivers and Studio Drivers ensure the ultimate experience for gamers and creators.
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