I used to prefer gaming at 1440p, but DLSS 4.5 changed that
The author, a competitive gamer and tech writer, previously preferred 1440p gaming for its balance of performance and image clarity, especially on a 360Hz monitor without DLSS. Despite owning an RTX 4090, they found native 4K too demanding and DLSS-upscaled 4K visually soft until the release of DLSS 4.5. With improved image quality and motion stability in DLSS 4.5, the author now uses a 4K/240Hz OLED monitor for AAA games, though they still game at 1440p for competitive titles.
- ▪The author used to favor 1440p gaming for its high frame rates and sharp image quality without DLSS.
- ▪Even with an RTX 4090, native 4K gaming was too GPU-intensive, and earlier DLSS versions produced softer images.
- ▪DLSS 4.5 delivers image quality close to native 4K with better motion stability, making 4K gaming more appealing.
- ▪The author now uses a 4K/240Hz OLED monitor for AAA titles but sticks to 1440p for competitive shooters.
- ▪Upscaled 4K with DLSS 4.5 no longer feels like a visual compromise compared to native resolution.
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