But here is the dirty secret nobody tells you:
Game overlays have transformed PC gaming. They let us monitor GPU temperatures, chat with friends, record highlight reels, and even check Wikipedia without leaving the game. gamingoverlay
Disable everything except the one tool you truly need. You won't miss the clutter, but you will notice the smoother framerate. But here is the dirty secret nobody tells
Instant replay (saving the last 30 seconds) and basic FPS monitoring. chat with friends
Do I actually need to see my FPS and Discord right now? Or can I just play?