CNET Editors' review
Game Booster is an easy-to-use program that shuts down unnecessary system processes in order to improve the performance of resource-thirsty games. With an intuitive interface that makes it easy to switch between gaming mode and normal mode, Game Booster is a simple but powerful program.
Game Booster's interface is basic, with a list of 24 noncritical processes that can be shut down during gaming. Check boxes allow users to select specific processes. It is true that you have to take a leap of faith with some of these; if you're not extremely computer savvy, you may have no idea what it is that you're shutting down. We can say that our system suffered no ill effects from temporarily disabling all of the listed processes, and the program quickly started them again when we switched back to normal mode. We do wish that the program came with a Help file that went into detail about this issue, though. In addition to disabling unnecessary system processes, Game Booster offers a game defragmenter that specifically defragments the game directories, allowing a given game to start and run more quickly. Overall, we found Game Booster to be both easy to use and effective. We noticed a significant difference in game performance when using gaming mode, and we think this is a great choice for users who need to optimize their systems for gameplay.
Game Booster is free. It installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's Description
From IObit:
Designed to help optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button, Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge previously only available to highly technical enthusiasts. It works by temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance. That means you can keep all the features of Microsoft Windows Vista and XP ready for when you need them, but turn them off when you are ready to get down to serious business - gaming. Game Booster makes it simpler to enjoy the latest games and take your experience to a new level.
What's new in this version: Version 3.2 added "Delete" game in Gamebox and Defrag module.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 240 votes
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Current version:
4.8 starsout of 32 votes
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"this freeware make me play game smoother."
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
easy to use, only one or two click away.
Cons
maybe i'm not advance to give review about this, but the process which make user sure if game booster is running need more additional display.
Summary
game booster 3 is good and free, i recommend this software to anyone who want to boost pc performanca while play a game and need free software to do it.
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"Brilliant Game Booster"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
Easy to use. And its free...
Cons
it WORKS wery good
Summary
this is the one and the only booster
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"Easy to use utility, maximizes performance while gaming"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
It covers all the categories in which you could turn off background services not needed while you are playing a game.
Cons
Let me think.. I'll come up with something..
Summary
Great idea, nicely done.
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"Good, but no GFX replacement"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
This will help your computer utilize the most out of it's resources, which is WELL worth the download! It can boost your FPS maybe depending on your computer (helps mine by about 2 or 3, which is worth it). It also pretty much completely utilizes network connections for MMOs and the such.
Cons
It's no replacement for a good GFX Card. It won't raise your cap FPS (by much if it does) but it'll help you maintain that cap.
Summary
Essential if your using on-board graphics.
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"Bost A PC To The Max!"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
You don't need to be a pro to change the settings in Gamebooster just click configure and check all checkboxes and it will work at max and later you can configure more of the programs you want to still run in the background.
Cons
Just drag your games in the gamebox and doubleclick the game to boost and play.
Summary
The best program for temporary turn of programs and start them agian later.
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"Just love it!"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
It does what it says...
Cons
None so far...
Summary
Keep it up...
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"20 to 50 fps"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
Skyrim on a computer with half the system requirements runs at about 20 fps. boosted by Game Booster 3 it now runs at 50 fps. more then 100% faster.
Cons
sometimes quits applications unless told not to.
Summary
best application i have downloaded.
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"Just Absolutely Great"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
It Really Increases The Performance Of Any PC, Even Tho You Think You Got It Tuned To The Top Nodge Already, Gamebooster Tweaks It To A Higher Level Of Performence
Cons
None Exept Steam Gets A Little Buggy, When You Leave The Boost On It Can Bug The Internet Connection On Steam And Steam Products
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"Very effective"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
The game runs more smoothely and are increasing the PC's performance
Cons
None until now
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"best program to play games smoothly"
Version: Game Booster 3.2
Pros
makes game run very smoothly and faster
Cons
open running windows get closed
Summary
game booster is excellent to increase the speed of game on pc
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