10 Free PC Programs Every PC Gamer Should Have

Published 08/15/2023, 4:20 PM EDT

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Gaming means having a complete PC all the time. All your software, every gaming-related program, and your RGB controllers have to be up to date. Let’s not forget the updates for graphic card drivers and such; everything needs to be there.

Several programs help people make quick work of a number of problems. For gamers unaware of what they should and should not install on their computers, here’s a list of every program we recommend gamers have installed.

Ninite

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Ninite is a very easy online program to use, which is crucial for many new PC users. Imagine having to re-install Windows and then having to download every single one of your programs one by one. This can take a toll on a person.

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Visit Ninite, and it will give you a list of programs to download. Choose the ones you like, download them, and be done with it in one go.

OpenRGB

Like to set a bunch of RGB lights on your PC? Can you not play Elden Ring without the bright lights coming out of your PC? Well, RGBs are a clear answer, but one thing that becomes a nuisance with them is that every brand has its own software to control RGB lights. Imagine having a different program for different RGB brands.

OpenRGB is an open-source program that fixes that problem. Install it and get one answer for all your RGB-related queries.

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GOG Galaxy

Do you use Steam? Have you installed the Xbox app for your Xbox Game Pass needs? Even have a PlayStation 5? Well, GOG Galaxy is a program that brings all of those libraries together in one place. You can install your Steam, and Xbox games from GOG itself, and you can at least see your PlayStation library too.

These kinds of programs that bring everything together in one place are really something.

KeePass

The biggest problem for PC owners is the management of passwords. They have to remember each and every one of those while making sure they remain safe too.

KeePass allows them to save their passwords in one place and keep them safe.

WizTree

Ever wondered what might be taking so much space on your hard drive? Hard drive space can be a great problem and this program can help PC owners manage that space better.

Hence it is recommended they keep it on their computer, installed and ready to use.

Geforce Experience

Nvidia is not doing so well nowadays, with their GPUs not doing so well with the populace. Yet, they still offer their fans a bunch of things that can come in handy, especially if they have an Nvidia GPU installed.

Geforce Experience allows for software optimization, and easy GPU updates, and also gives creators a bunch of tools to record gameplay as well as stream games online.

Lightscreen

A very small and light piece of software that makes taking video game screenshots an easy affair. Just so you do not have to rely on some other software that is strictly video-based.

Just get Lightscreen and make your life a bit easier.

Widescreen Fixer

Ever played those old-timey games that had no idea that widescreen could be a thing? Widescreen Fixer works on those games and makes them run at glorious widescreen on your fancy curved monitor.

MSI Afterburner

A very good program that helps gamers tweak their GPUs. It is also a very good program that lets gamers keep an eye on the performance of their PC.

The best part is that it does not require any specific hardware to work; it works on both Nvidia and AMD GPUs and is not limited to those manufactured by MSI either.

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 HWInfo

Now MSI Afterburner is indeed a very fancy program, and many people do not want such a program on their computers. They want a program that is light and does almost everything Afterburner does.

For such users, HWInfo is the best option. It’s a very easy-to-run and easy-to-use program and once again, it works on pretty much any kind of hardware.

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This is our list of 10 must-have PC software for every PC gamer out there. We recommend you keep all these in mind when preparing to build a new gaming PC.

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Rohit Sejwal is a veteran eSports writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for gaming that has been fueled by over a decade of experience in both playing and writing about games. His deep understanding of gaming and its finer nuances is evident in his engaging and insightful coverage of eSports. With a Masters degree in Science in film-making, Rohit brings a unique perspective to gaming, viewing it as a perfect blend of science and art.
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