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    Simple (maybe stupid) question about resoloutions

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by idonnowhy, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. idonnowhy

    idonnowhy Notebook Enthusiast

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    If it's already posted, sorry, I did a search....feel free to delete.

    But anyways, it's a simple question. I usually play games at around 800x600 (low, I know, but it suits me just fine). With this res would I be able to run at higher settings than a higher res?
    Basically does it go like this : the lower the res, the higher the settings the GPU can pull off?
    If I had a high end video card I wouldn't have this question but with a Radeon 4650 HD, wellp I can't expect to play them all at high settings and resoloutions.
    I feel stupid for asking this, but its been in the back of my mind for awhile and if it is how it goes, I can change the settings in my games for some more eye candy due :D to my low res preferability

    Thanks!
     
    idonnowhy, Jan 18, 2010
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  2. Amnesiac

    Amnesiac 404

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    You are exactly right. A lower resolution will put more load on the CPU, therefore allowing the GPU to pull off some more settings and better frames. Example - My 3650 manages Crysis on Medium at 1280 x 800, but at 840 x 480, I can run it at Very High.

    With a card like yours I can't see why you would be playing at 800 x 600, as the 4650 can manage most games at 1680 x 1050 with some fairly good settings. If you play at your native resolution, (usually the maximum possible), then it will look a lot sharper and clearer.
     
    Amnesiac, Jan 18, 2010
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  3. aznguyen316

    aznguyen316 Rock Chalk Jayhawk

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    I agree, a 4650 is not a bad card, it beats many of the chips/cards found in probably 75% of the laptops out there... you can run it in a higher res with high settings. at 800x600 you can probably max everything out w/ AA lol. Go up a few notches on resolution and experience some sharper gameplay guy!!
     
    aznguyen316, Jan 18, 2010
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  4. idonnowhy

    idonnowhy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the answers everyone! I must admit, I do underestimate the 4650 too much.
     
    idonnowhy, Jan 19, 2010
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  5. eazy_e

    eazy_e Notebook Consultant

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    yea thats a pretty good card dude, you shouldnt have to lower the resolution down to 800x600, and if worse comes to worse dont feel guilty if you want to overclock it 30-80 percent :) never hurts
     
    eazy_e, Jan 19, 2010
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  6. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    Definitely try playing games at your native resolution. I think you'll enjoy the incredible increase in sharpness more than maxed out image quality settings.
     
    StormEffect, Jan 19, 2010
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