Introduction to G-Assist
Nvidia has seen its fortunes soar in recent years as its AI-accelerating GPUs have become worth their weight in gold. Most people use their Nvidia GPUs for games, but why not both? Nvidia has a new AI you can run at the same time, having just released its experimental G-Assist AI. It runs locally on your GPU to help you optimize your PC and get the most out of your games. It can do some neat things, but Nvidia isn’t kidding when it says this tool is experimental.
What is G-Assist?
G-Assist is available in the Nvidia desktop app, and it consists of a floating overlay window. After invoking the overlay, you can either type or speak to G-Assist to check system stats or make tweaks to your settings. You can ask basic questions like, "How does DLSS Frame Generation work?" but it also has control over some system-level settings.
Features of G-Assist
By calling up G-Assist, you can get a rundown of how your system is running, including custom data charts created on the fly by G-Assist. You can also ask the AI to tweak your machine, for example, optimizing the settings for a particular game or toggling on or off a setting. G-Assist can even overclock your GPU if you so choose, complete with a graph of expected performance gains.
Game Integration and Third-Party Support
Nvidia demoed G-Assist last year with some impressive features tied to the active game. That version of G-Assist could see what you were doing and offer suggestions about how to reach your next objective. The game integration is sadly quite limited in the public version, supporting just a few games, like Ark: Survival Evolved. There is, however, support for a number of third-party plug-ins that give G-Assist control over Logitech G, Corsair, MSI, and Nanoleaf peripherals. So, for instance, G-Assist could talk to your MSI motherboard to control your thermal profile or ping Logitech G to change your LED settings.
Conclusion
G-Assist is an exciting new tool from Nvidia that can help you get the most out of your PC and games. While it’s still experimental, it has a lot of potential and can be a useful addition to your gaming setup. With its ability to optimize settings, overclock your GPU, and control third-party peripherals, G-Assist is definitely worth checking out.
FAQs
- Q: What is G-Assist?
A: G-Assist is an AI-powered tool from Nvidia that helps you optimize your PC and games. - Q: How do I access G-Assist?
A: G-Assist is available in the Nvidia desktop app. - Q: What features does G-Assist have?
A: G-Assist can optimize settings, overclock your GPU, and control third-party peripherals, among other things. - Q: Is G-Assist available for all games?
A: No, the game integration is currently limited to a few games, including Ark: Survival Evolved.
