GeForce NOW for PC may have its share of the limelight in Nvidia's GDC event. The official website now counts down to Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. PST where Nvidia will showcase its powerful hardware, most likely the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. The tech giant is also expected to reveal its software like a Crimson replacement using its DRIVE platform alongside its newest cloud-streaming service that brings powerful gaming to low spec PCs.

Nvidia at GDC will bring more than just hardware with gamers and enthusiasts expecting to see more of its impressive software like the GeForce Now service. In particular, the AMD Crimson drivers will need a new update as it still experiences lags in some areas and found to be slow in launching the "Manage My 3D Settings" function. Nvidia may offer a better alternative via its DRIVE platform. It already provided a bunch of codes to the Qt project, which serves as the backbone of Crimson indicating that its platform can be spread into other uses.

In addition, GDC may also see more of the promised GeForce Now for PC. The new service was teased in CES as the new version of the GeForce Now game streaming software which was only limited to Nvidia devices like the Shield tablet, Shield TV, and Nvidia graphics chips. With the new service, users can now play games they have in their current library on any PC including Linux and Mac machines. Even better, the new service brings high-quality gaming without users investing on expensive Nvidia graphics card.

GeForce Now offers to bring the ultimate gaming experience on any machine even a low spec PC. It also opens doors for Linux and Mac users to play demanding and Windows 10-only games. The new service brings quality gaming from a cloud server with very few lags according to TechGage.

The GeForce Now as seen in CES operates like a new virtual desktop where users will get to see the complete Windows install upon logging in. Once in, users may now load up their games form Steam, Origin, Uplay, Battle.net and GOG. Titles like "World of Tanks" and other free-to-play games also work on the new feature.

Users only need to download the GeForce Now app to the device they are using, which will then be connected to Nvidia's virtual PCs. Other than high-quality gaming, Nvidia also offers the cloud save functionality, which allow gamers to resume their play where they last left off, Ars Technica has learned. The service will be available to the U.S. as early access in March and a full release by spring. Users may need to register for the early access here.

The current pricing for the GeForce Now service starts at $25 for 20 hours of play at the GTX 1060 quality gaming. The same charges apply for GTX 1080 quality PC but with only ten hours worth of play. As to availability outside the U.S., Nvidia has not yet disclosed any details. More information may be provided in the company's GDC event.

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Tags NVIDIA, GDC 2017, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti