4K display on a 1080p screen using Nvidia's Dynamic Super Resolutions technology
4K display on a 1080p screen using Nvidia's Dynamic Super Resolutions technology
An Nvidia driver update came out a few days ago and when I went to play GTA V I noticed the FPS icon was super small, like half the usual size. After going to game setting I noticed I was actually running in 4K. Other game settings were changed as well. I saw some changes in the game as well, for example when you change the radio station and it blurs everything else, well now there was almost no blur. I closed the game and went in to Geforce Experience and saw that my optimal settings were changed. The resolution was set to 3840x2160, which is, apparently, now the new recommended resolution. I only have a 1080p monitor so it was under the Dynamic Super Resolution tab, together with 2715x1527. I changed to 1080p and applied optimal settings. What is this, some sort of down-scaled 4K? (scaling and stuff just confuses me) Should I use 1080p or the higher resolutions?
Make sure you can handle the higher settings. It improves clarity significantly. However, if you compromise on texture quality, skip it—it won’t be worth it.
When the game runs smoothly at higher resolution, choose that setting. But I don’t believe a 970 automatically adjusts itself to upscale GTAV. Pick the options that suit you best—it’s all about personal taste.
For many games DSR works well. It might affect icon sizes based on their scaling settings. In Smite DSR reduces all UI elements to small sizes.
It displays the game in ultra-high resolution while showing it on your standard 1080p monitor, acting as an impressive anti-aliasing solution. It works well in high-performance PCs where visual quality is prioritized, even when maximum settings are reached. It can also enhance old games or be used for personal enjoyment, though it may interfere with menus since the game still perceives itself as a 4K display.
I’d prefer DSR, but I’m experiencing high latency with my cheap 80€ 2007 1080p AOC screen.