Cooler Master MasterPlus+ vs EVGA Precision X1

Cooler Master MasterPlus+ is free Windows software for supported Cooler Master peripherals and PC components. Its compatibility list includes cooling products, fans, LED controllers, cases, power supplies, keyboards, mice, audio products, and accessories. Examples include MasterLiquid coolers, MasterFan and SickleFlow fans, HAF 700 cases, CK and SK keyboards, and MM series mice. For supported Addressable Gen 2 RGB devices, it controls individual LED colors, effects, and brightness. Cooler Master says GD120 ARGB desk lighting can synchronize with display colors and reproduce monitor visuals in real time. Mobius 140P ARGB RGB customization requires a dedicated controller sold separately. The download is labeled for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Version 1.9.6 notes removal of Motion1 motion control and enhanced D-BOX guidance. Cooler Master is headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan, and was founded in 1992.

EVGA Precision X1 is free GPU tuning software for Windows, with controls for clocks, voltage, fans, RGB lighting, and monitoring. Its OC Scanner tests a graphics card for a stable overclock and offers additional testing modes. Users can set GPU and memory clocks, voltage, and independent voltage and frequency points. Fan speed, curves, and profiles are adjustable, though the available options depend on the graphics card. RGB controls cover graphics cards and NVLink Bridges; LED Sync can coordinate with other EVGA RGB components. On supported EVGA cards, the software provides real-time wattage monitoring and an on-screen display of system vitals. It supports up to 10 profiles with hotkeys and includes an in-game screenshot function. Listed system requirements specify GeForce RTX, GTX 16 Series, and GTX 10 Series cards, plus Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 8 64-bit. EVGA offers a standalone version and links to a Steam version. The listed GPU control features require EVGA graphics cards.