Nvidia's G-Assist project, which started as an April Fools' joke in 2017 and later evolved into a technical demonstration, has now officially become an AI assistant available for RTX GPU users. This feature is now integrated into the Nvidia application, designed to help users optimize gaming and system settings, measure frame rates, and even adjust the lighting of connected devices.

G-Assist supports both voice and text commands, allowing users to ask questions such as "How does DLSS frame generation technology work?" and receive detailed responses similar to those from ChatGPT. One of its most notable capabilities is optimizing gaming performance or image quality based on user needs, as well as controlling the lighting of supported devices from brands like Logitech, Corsair, MSI, and Nanoleaf.

Additionally, G-Assist can analyze and optimize the entire PC setup. It can detect whether games are limited by frame rate or GPU performance and provide suggestions to enhance overall performance. If the monitor's refresh rate isn't at its maximum, the assistant will recommend options like GPU overclocking or lowering game resolution to achieve the desired frame rate.

G-Assist employs a locally-run compact language model, requiring nearly 10GB of storage space to enable its functionalities and voice capabilities. This AI assistant is compatible with RTX 30, 40, and 50 series desktop GPUs but requires a minimum of 12GB of VRAM.

This update to the Nvidia application also introduces G-Assist as an optional feature, along with new DLSS overlay options and the ability to adjust display scaling and color settings. Users can download the Nvidia application through official channels.