This is, without a doubt, the best time to jump into cloud gaming.
GeForce NOW RTX 3080 memberships deliver up to 1440p resolution at 120 frames per second on PC, 1600p and 120 FPS on Mac, and 4K HDR at 60 FPS on NVIDIA SHIELD TV, with ultra-low latency that rivals many local gaming experiences.
All RTX 3080 members will experience benefits of the new service level by default - reduced latency, longer session lengths, smoother streams, dedicated access to a high-performance cloud gaming rig - and there are additional ways to make the most of your membership.
Understanding Resolution and FPS Today's PC gaming visuals are nothing short of extraordinary. Advancements in ray tracing simulate lighting and shadows to create stunning, photographic scenes, resulting in realism and deeper gaming immersion.
Resolution is the size of the image, measured in pixels. A pixel is the smallest physical point on a display, the building block of any onscreen visual. A larger number of pixels, or higher resolution, delivers sharper details and visuals that can accommodate a wider variety of colors, leading to stunning graphics.
Standard HD monitors are 1080p resolution, 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels tall. Displays with 1440p, aka 2K screens, are 2560 x 1440 and contain 4x more pixels than HD for incredible graphical fidelity. Some newer Macbooks have 1600p resolution displays - a 2560 1600 pixel count.
FPS measures the number of times an image is rendered or redrawn per second onscreen by the graphics card.
Refreshes must be extremely quick to represent fluid, smooth movement. Key frame rates include 30, 60 and 120 FPS. These thresholds are leaps in performance that have matched new generations of displays.
How come every game can't play at 4K resolution and 120 FPS? Simply put, there are trade-offs.
GPUs and CPUs working in tandem perform a variety of tasks, such as rendering graphics, particle effects like explosions, and visual effects, all of which become exponentially harder when graphical settings are maximized.
Most game developers prioritize delivering buttery-smooth graphics by perfecting frame rate. From there, they increase resolution and FPS for the best possible visual experience.
With a handful of hardware checks, you can unlock the maximum resolution and FPS with a GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership, beginning with the display.
Setup the Display to Unlock 1440p (or 1600p) at 120 FPS Start by maximizing the display resolution.
On most Windows PCs, click the Start button, Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, select Adjust screen resolution. Then, click the drop-down list next to Resolution, move the slider to the highest resolution and click Apply. On Mac, choose the Apple menu, then System Preferences > Displays > Scaled, then choose the highest resolution.
Next, unlock a maximum of 120 FPS.
While some games are capable of 120 FPS, the display needs the capability to refresh just as fast. This is measured in Hertz. The higher the display Hertz, or Hz, the smoother and more responsive gameplay feels.
60Hz is great for everyday computing tasks and the standard for gaming. The 120Hz threshold offers extraordinary visual quality that all gamers should experience. Some displays have a refresh rate higher than 120Hz. On these displays, members will still stream at up to 120 FPS. But the higher refresh rate helps lower click-to-pixel latency, which refers to the amount of time it takes from a physical action, like pressing a controller button in a soccer game, to when it's reflected on the screen, like the player attempting a shot.
Lower click-to-pixel latency adds responsiveness to fast-paced games and is especially critical for competitive gamers, where milliseconds can be the fine margin separating victory and defeat.
Members have the option to play at 120 FPS on a laptop with a 120Hz display, such as the newly announced MacBook Pros, or connect to a compatible 120Hz+ display, such as NVIDIA G-SYNC monitors.
To change the refresh rate on PC, click the Start button, then Settings > System > Display > Advanced display settings, selecting Refresh rate and the desired Hertz. On Mac, select the Apple menu, access System Preferences, click Displays, navigate the Refresh Rate pop-up menu and choose the requisite Hertz. For further details, visit Windows Central or Apple Support.
To connect to a 120Hz+ display, check the laptop for a compatible video port.
One of the following will work for PC: USB-C (DisplayPort or Thunderbolt), HDMI (1.4 for 1080p, or HDMI 2.0 or later for 1440p) DisplayPort 1.2 and Mini DisplayPort 1.2.
On Mac, look for a USB-C, Thunderbolt (1/2/3), HDMI (1.4 for 1080p, or HDMI 2.0 or later for 1440p), Mini DisplayPort 1.2 or USB 4 port.
Next, look for a compatible port on the monitor. Any of the above will do.
Identifying ports can be tricky, but Digital Trends and Apple have useful articles for PC and Mac, respectively.
To finish, simply acquire the necessary cable and connect devices by plugging them in.
Ready for GeForce RTX 3080 graphical goodness. Combinations of cables and connections will work, like HDMI to HDMI or USB-C to DisplayPort. However, performance may vary slightly.
According to testing, the optimal connection to maximize graphics performance on laptops is USB-C to DisplayPort. With Mac, a USB-C (Thunderbolt) adaptor to Thunderbolt to DisplayPort connection works best.
Some laptops can connect with a simple docking station or a hub, but double check as not all can output maximum resolution and FPS.
For a complete guide of compatible connectors, read our support articles for Windows and macOS.
Maximize Streaming Settings on PC and Mac With hardware sorted out, adjust streaming settings.
GeForce NOW has a convenient built-in network test that automatically detects the best streaming settings, but o
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