What hiding your GPU model in Medal does and why you might want to
Medal of Honor, like most modern games, displays your graphics card information in its settings or overlay. Hiding this information means other players cannot see what GPU you are running — either through in-game displays, streaming overlays, or the game's own telemetry. The main reason to do this is privacy: you may not want strangers online to know your hardware setup, which can reveal your approximate income level, gaming budget, or the age of your system.
A secondary reason is competitive: some players hide their specs to avoid being targeted by cheaters who use hardware information to profile victims, or to prevent opponents from making assumptions about your skill based on your rig. This is less common but does happen in competitive play.
The technical side is straightforward. Your GPU model appears in several places: in the game's graphics settings menu, in streaming software like OBS if you are broadcasting, in NVIDIA's GeForce Experience overlay if you have it running, and sometimes in the game's own performance metrics. You can disable or hide each of these independently.
Key Takeaways
- Your GPU model shows up in Medal's graphics settings, in GeForce Experience overlay, and in streaming software — you need to disable it in each place separately.
- Disabling the NVIDIA overlay is the fastest method if you only care about hiding it from other players in-game.
- If you stream, you must hide GPU info in OBS or your streaming software, because the game settings alone will not prevent it from appearing on your broadcast.
- Hiding your GPU does not improve performance or security against hacking — it is purely a privacy choice about what information you share.
Disable the NVIDIA GeForce Experience overlay
The GeForce Experience overlay is the easiest place to start because it is controlled outside the game itself. Open GeForce Experience on your computer, click the settings icon (gear symbol) in the top right, then select "General" from the left menu. Look for the option labeled "In-Game Overlay" and toggle it off. This removes the overlay entirely, which means your GPU model will not display in any overlay window while you play Medal.
If you want to keep the overlay for other reasons — to monitor frame rates or adjust settings mid-game — you can instead click the overlay while in Medal and look for a settings or information panel. Some versions of GeForce Experience let you hide specific information from the overlay without disabling the whole thing. Check the overlay's own menu for privacy or display options.
Relaunch Medal after making this change to confirm the overlay no longer appears. If it still shows, restart your computer — sometimes the overlay service needs a full restart to explore the change.
Turn off GPU information in Medal's graphics settings
Medal of Honor itself may display your GPU model in the graphics or video settings menu. Open the game, go to Settings, then look for Graphics, Video, or Display options depending on your version. Scroll through the settings menu and look for any field that shows your GPU name or model number — it might be labeled "Graphics Card", "GPU", "Video Card", or "Adapter".
Most games do not let you hide this information directly from the settings menu because it is system information the game reads automatically. However, some versions of Medal allow you to disable detailed hardware reporting. Look for options like "Send hardware data to developers", "Share system information", or "Performance telemetry" — unchecking these may prevent the game from displaying or transmitting your GPU model.
If Medal does not offer a way to hide this in-game, the information is still visible only to you in your own settings menu, not to other players. Other players cannot see your GPU unless you tell them or unless it appears in a stream or overlay they can see.
Hide GPU information if you stream on Twitch or YouTube
If you broadcast Medal to Twitch, YouTube, or another platform, your GPU model will appear on your stream even if you hide it in-game, because the stream captures whatever is on your screen. You need to hide it in your streaming software instead.
In OBS Studio, the most common streaming software, you can use a filter to blur or hide specific areas of your screen. Open OBS, select the source that captures your game (usually labeled "Game Capture" or "Window Capture"), then click the plus icon next to "Filters". Add a "Crop/Pad" filter and adjust it to cover the area where your GPU information appears. Alternatively, add a "Color Correction" filter and set it to black over that same area.
In Streamlabs OBS, the process is similar: right-click your game source, select "Filters", add a crop or color filter, and position it over the GPU information. Test your stream by starting a broadcast and checking what viewers see — the GPU data should be obscured while the rest of your game remains visible.
Check for GPU info in performance monitoring tools
If you use third-party performance monitors like MSI Afterburner, HWiNFO, or Fraps while playing Medal, these tools may display your GPU model on an overlay. Each tool has its own settings for what information to show. Open the tool's settings, find the overlay or on-screen display section, and disable the GPU name or model from appearing. You can usually keep other stats like frame rate or temperature visible while hiding just the GPU model.
Similarly, if you use Discord while playing, Discord's in-game overlay can sometimes display system information. Open Discord settings, go to "Game Activity" or "Overlay", and make sure the overlay is either disabled or set to show minimal information.
Understand what hiding your GPU does and does not do
Hiding your GPU model is a privacy measure, not a security measure. It does not protect you from hacking, malware, or cheaters — those threats work the same whether your GPU is visible or not. It straightforward prevents other players from knowing what graphics card you own, which is information they could use to make assumptions about your skill, budget, or system age.
Hiding your GPU also does not improve your game performance or frame rates. It is purely about controlling what information you share. If you are concerned about performance, focus instead on your graphics settings, driver updates, and in-game optimization — those actually affect how the game runs.
One thing to note: if you play in a competitive tournament or esports setting, some organizers may require you to show your hardware information for verification purposes. Check the rules of any competition before hiding your specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other players see my GPU if I hide the overlay?
No. If you disable the GeForce Experience overlay and hide GPU info in your streaming software, other players cannot see your GPU model in-game. They can only see it if you tell them directly or if it appears in a stream or screenshot you share.
Will hiding my GPU make Medal run faster?
No. Hiding your GPU information has no effect on performance. If you want better frame rates, adjust your graphics settings, update your drivers, or lower resolution and detail levels instead.
What if Medal keeps showing my GPU model even after I disable overlays?
The game's own settings menu will still display your GPU because that is system information the game reads directly. This is only visible to you, not to other players. If you want to hide it from viewers, you must hide it in your streaming software using filters or crops.
Do I need to hide my GPU for security reasons?
No. Your GPU model is not sensitive security information. Hiding it is a privacy choice if you prefer not to share details about your hardware with other players, but it does not protect you from hacking or cheating.
Will hiding my GPU affect my game account or progress?
No. Disabling overlays or hiding GPU information does not change your account, progress, or how the game runs. It only affects what information is displayed on your screen.