I went back to native resolution for a week, but Nvidia's DLSS still made it feel like the wrong choice
The author, a long-time gamer, experimented with returning to native resolution gaming for a week after years of using Nvidia's DLSS technology. Despite the appeal of sharper image quality, the experience felt inferior compared to the performance and visual fidelity offered by DLSS. Ultimately, the author reverted to using DLSS, finding it a more satisfying and comfortable gaming experience.
- ▪The author has been using Nvidia's DLSS since acquiring an RTX 2070 Super in 2020.
- ▪DLSS has evolved into a highly effective and widely adopted rendering technique in modern gaming.
- ▪After a week of gaming at native resolution, the author concluded that DLSS provided a better overall experience.
- ▪The author values both image quality and performance, but found DLSS superior in balancing both.
- ▪DLSS has become an essential part of the author's daily gaming routine.
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