low settings vs ultra settings what gives?

far cry 4
crysis 3
gta IV
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farcry cry 3
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why does the main graphics quality look the same on low as it does on ultra were not talking crysis 1 when it made a huge difference, i really dont see the need for a gpu more powerful than a 750m. I;m gettting a 850m but could get a 980m laptop but I really dont see the point in dropping 2.5k on something that brings nothing new to the table

benchmarking can be fun but the games is the reason you should be buying and i really dont see the point.

why do you guys upgrade so you can play on ultra each year... why??? im baffed and if you do and can post a screen shot comparison of an actual game that is fun and prove its worth the extra 2.5k each year ;p

 

It is the subtle differences that make a $2500 gaming rig worth its value compared to a $1000 gaming rig. Sure both machines can play the same game. One in ultra high settings and the other in low settings. But it's the performance (frame rates, texture details, connections, upgradability, customizations, etc) that makes the $2500 shine. If you can afford both rigs, then choose the $1000 machine and are happy with it, that's good for you. Don't bother trying to understand the folks who enjoy premium machines with the corresponding premium prices. That's just like saying you are happy with your Toyota Corolla getting you from point A to B. Then wondering why people buy a Ferrari or Lexus to do the same.

PS: a simple screen shot will never be able to provide the evidence that the ultra gaming laptop is so much more enjoyable than a budget gaming laptop.

 

I guess because they can. Or they need to overcompensate their fleshy man-hardware. Or maybe both.
Truth be told, I would buy new hardware more often, if I could...
However most of the time Ultra is not worth it (that's obviously IMO). The difference in picture between Ultra and High is usually not that noticeable. Better throw in some ENB or something than put everything on Ultra.

Yours truly, a guy who would buy a PC with dual GTX980 if he had a chance.

 

It's addictive.

 

Ultra is not worth it. But when games struggle to maintain 30-40FPS at low to medium settings, it's a bit frustrating. I don't care for Ultra or Uber settings or whatever you want to call it. I just want decent detail at a distance in some games, while others a little AA to help clean up the image a bit, or to get a solid 60FPS for most fluid experience, most of which the mid-range 128-bit cards can struggle with. Of course this varies from game to game. And if you want to play 720p well then you don't have much to worry about, but 1080p is the new standard and won't accept anything less.

 

I think it also depends on how long you will keep the laptop as well, a 780m/980m, etc will get you by for a longer period of time then a lower end card. I will probably roll with my 780m for quite a while unless I get an absolute steal on a 980m card. It is fun always having the most cutting edge stuff, I am somewhat thrifty and I find myself cycling through laptops anyways

 

I like my eye candy. I'm not an ultra hunter and I will turn down settings where I deem necessary, but for the most part I bought this so I wouldn't have to.

But can you please stop doing all of these posts and threads OP with your 850M? I mean I understand you had to get a specific laptop because of a specific payment plan and thus you got that, and it'll be fine for most older games and with some settings turned down etc at 1080p etc, but you're literally getting to the point of spamming now, trying to find out if you can run ultra on this and that and then making 180 spins saying how you don't need high graphics and stuff... I don't understand where your head is, and I don't want to be mean or anything, but you're playing both sides of the same coin for the last few days. It's like you're trying to find evidence that your 850M can handle all the new games at epic settings if you can OC it enough and stuff, but if it can't then you're doing a buyer's remorse thing with "well who needs max graphics anyway?" etc. Especially moreso when we showed that you could get a 970M laptop for $150 more that you couldn't buy because of having to pay in installments and needing a laptop NOW.

Just... be happy with your laptop man. It'll handle the games, and if you ever get enough to get something stronger (should you want something stronger) then enjoy that stronger thing and sell that 850M one or something. It's all up to you. But... make up your mind man. Everybody makes compromises sometimes.

 

Right. For many of us it's called a hobby. Something that we are willing to spend money on, on a regular basis. Most users buy a laptop, it works for what they need and keep it for 3-4 years. More power to them. But many of us here are enthusiasts, like with any other hobby or interest, and our expendable income goes towards hardware and games. For some it's cars, other it's sports, etc... whatever floats your boat. 850m is a good mid range GPU that will manage 1080p with reduced settings just fine, and likely for some time to come. 720p even looks good with the right settings and will extend the longevity of the laptop. Enjoy your machine, but move on. There's always something better around the corner. For some of us, we like to chase that dangling carrot, for others, put a stake in the ground and move on.

 

interesting guys i see your points and yea im kinda curious about my future purchase and trying to justify it, you guys are the pros not me

 

I just personally like to stay up to date with the hardware. If not every year at least every other year. I'm not very interested in gaming unless it's the Xbox one. But the differences are definitely noticeable if you're playing games on higher settings.

 

My way of avoiding buyer's remorse is to stop "window shopping" after I have made my purchase. Otherwise I will keep on thinking how else I could have spent my money.. instead of using my purchase to validate it value.

When my purchase breaks or becomes obsolete I resume window shopping.

 

I must have Ultra textures and Ultra Geometry but can live with Low Res Shadows easily. I like having 8xMSAA with 8xtrSSAA but can live with 4x-4x. I want to have tearing-free gaming with 40 fps and above. You can't get all that on 750M on all games. Neither do I with my 650M.

 

Well, it is no doubt there is difference between the quality settings, but what extra gives 1080p gaming over 1366x768 in a 15" screen? I play all my games near lower resolution and high setting capping FPS at 30 and I save lot on fan noise, while enjoying quality gaming.

 

Well duh, sharper image. I always go native res first and then tweak gfx settings accordingly.