Rainmeter Afterburner Plugin

GPU Sensor (voltage/temp/freq) → HWiNFO64 → Shared Memory → Rainmeter HWiNFO Plugin → Your Skin

Configuring the Afterburner plugin is relatively straightforward. Users can right-click on the plugin and select "Edit" to access the configuration menu. From there, they can adjust various settings, such as:

The solution is to use (Hardware Info) as an intermediary. HWiNFO can read the exact same GPU sensors that Afterburner uses (and many more), and it includes a Rainmeter plugin that allows Rainmeter skins to query sensor data in real-time. rainmeter afterburner plugin

You don’t need Afterburner running to feed Rainmeter. You need HWiNFO . But if you already use Afterburner for overclocking, HWiNFO will read the same sensors without conflict.

The is a third-party extension that allows Rainmeter skins to display real-time hardware data (like GPU temperature, clock speeds, and usage) by pulling information directly from the MSI Afterburner application. Current Plugin Status (2025–2026) HWiNFO can read the exact same GPU sensors

Most skins will require you to:

Have a favorite Rainmeter skin for hardware monitoring? Share it in the comments (or community forums). Happy customizing! But if you already use Afterburner for overclocking,

The is a powerful bridge that allows you to display real-time GPU and CPU telemetry—such as clock speeds, temperatures, and usage percentages—directly on your Windows desktop using Rainmeter .