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Despite being one of the oldest browsers, Opera couldn't compete with the popularity of Chrome or Firefox. But that might change with the Opera GX browser. It has been designed from the ground up to free up system resources for games to benefit from. This is achieved using limits on the CPU and the RAM, but it can do a whole lot more.
The article lists the seven reasons the Opera GX browser can be of great use.
Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
7 reasons to use Opera GX browser
1) The user interface design
The most crucial aspect of any browser is its user interface (UI) design. Most of them are pretty bland and aren't loved by everyone. The Opera GX browser took a different approach by providing a default neon-themed interface. And if the user doesn't like it, they can change it.
Opera GX offers a host of UI customization options that users will surely appreciate. It even has Razer Chroma integration, allowing the browser to sync its colors to those of computer peripheral LEDs.
2) Built on Chromium engine and provides multi-platform support
Opera is built on the same Chromium engine used by Google Chrome. This means those who wish to transition from Chrome to the Opera GX browser can transition without difficulty, making it just as fast, if not more. Opera GX is also available on every platform, including Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
3) Performance
As the Opera GX browser is built on the Chromium engine, it loads pretty quickly. It's on par with Chrome and Edge in every browser benchmark, including Speedometer 3.0, HTML 5, and JetStream2. Moreover, switching between multiple tabs is handled smoothly.
4) Built-in VPN and ad blocker
The demand for online privacy is at its peak, considering the usage of public data for targeted ads. The Opera GX browser has a VPN and adblocker built into the browser. The built-in VPN can connect to multiple servers, including those in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Also, the built-in ad blocker is robust and blocks almost 99% of ads.
5) Twitch and Discord integration
Most gamers have a Twitch and Discord account. Both services are integrated into the Opera GX browser's sidebar. Just log in to your accounts and you're good to go. Besides them, you can integrate WhatsApp, Telegram, and other popular applications.
6) GX Control
Opera GX has a component called Control GX that is loaded with an assortment of tools. Tools like RAM Limiter and CPU Limiter will keep the browser from excessively tapping into system resources, helping save memory your games can use.
Another feature called Hot Tab Killer scans your tabs and highlights which tab is consuming the most system resources.
7) GX Cleaner
By default, a browser can cache up large sets of data, which can take up gigabytes of storage space. The GX cleaner tool is built into the sidebar, and it can clean up all sorts of browser data, including cache, cookies, and even tabs that are using many system resources.
