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MSI interrupt mode for the GPU

Switches the graphics card to message-signalled interrupts (if its driver supports it).

ExperimentalPerformanceLimited evidenceAdminRestart

Applying it needs Nexus Pro. Every plan can read it here and undo it in Restore Center. Compare plans

What it changes

(per-device values resolved on this PC)

Before anything is written, the review screen shows this setting's current value on your PC next to the new one.

Why it helps

Can reduce interrupt latency where a GPU still uses line-based interrupts. Most modern GPUs already use MSI.

Trade-offs

If a device misbehaves after restarting, restore this change (Safe Mode works too). Create a restore point first.

Evidence

Limited evidenceExpected impact:Small

Limited evidence means: popular, but gains are rarely measurable. Expected impact is small (1 of 3): how much it can matter when this is actually the bottleneck on your PC, not a promised gain.

Gains from this tweak are rarely measurable on modern Windows, so it is never recommended or applied in bulk. If you try it, measure before and after with the Benchmark and keep it only if it helps.

Is it in a pack?

No. Packs only contain Safe tweaks, and this one is labelled Experimental.

How to undo

Switch the tweak off in Nexus, or open Restore Center and restore this change (or choose Undo last change). Nexus writes back the original value it recorded before applying, not a generic default, then reads it back to confirm.

Like applying it, undoing it takes full effect after you restart.

Where it applies

  • Network adapters that support this setting; values are read from your active adapter.

Anywhere else, Nexus shows it as not applicable instead of pretending it works.

Apply it safely with Nexus

Preview the exact change, apply it with its original value recorded, and undo it in one click if you change your mind.