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Model: Asus Tuf 15.6" Gaming Traditional Laptop Intel Core i7 13620H 16GB Ram Nvidia GeForce Rtx 4070 1TB Ssd Storage Windows 11 Home Fhd 144Hz - Grey - Grey
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The screen only 15.6 inches. Which means 141 PPI.
That's higher pixel density than a 27 inch 1440p monitor (108 PPI).
It's also higher pixel density than a 32 inch 4K monitor (137 PPI).
The extra pixels of a higher resolution screen would be significantly harder to drive for little benefit in this small form factor.
The screen only 15.6 inches. Which means 141 PPI.
That's higher pixel density than a 27 inch 1440p monitor (108 PPI).
It's also higher pixel density than a 32 inch 4K monitor (137 PPI).
The extra pixels of a higher resolution screen would be significantly harder to drive for little benefit in this small form factor.
Will it drive a 1440p, 144hz, or more monitor if that's what's desired, I'm not sure.
The 4070 isn't capable of playing some modern games at QHD with high settings, as it only has 8GB VRAM. Nvidia has been using 8GB VRAM on their x070 cards since 2016, and it's just not enough anymore.
As an example, a mobile RTX 4070 can't even hit an average of 20FPS for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Other GPUs that are generally regarded to be slower than the 4070 that have more VRAM run the game much faster.
If you're going to buy an 8GB GPU and you intend to play the latest video games, you may well be better off with a 1080p screen.
The 4070 isn't capable of playing some modern games at QHD with high settings, as it only has 8GB VRAM. Nvidia has been using 8GB VRAM on their x070 cards since 2016, and it's just not enough anymore.
As an example, a mobile RTX 4070 can't even hit an average of 20FPS for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Other GPUs that are generally regarded to be slower than the 4070 that have more VRAM run the game much faster.
If you're going to buy an 8GB GPU and you intend to play the latest video games, you may well be better off with a 1080p screen.
you realize thats why you have the ability to dial down settings... also there is dlss/frame gen, ect. Its not all about the latest games, the pc library is vast. Also you can change the resolution down to 1080p if you cannot run a game with enough fps!!! 8gb is the nvidia gimp and its a steep price increase from 12 gb if you want the 4080. QHD has other other benefits than just limited to the gpu. There probably isnt even much of a price difference from the manufacter. I aint accepting 1000 dollars for a 1080p screen in 2024/2025, and a measly 144hz refresh rate
The screen only 15.6 inches. Which means 141 PPI.
That's higher pixel density than a 27 inch 1440p monitor (108 PPI).
It's also higher pixel density than a 32 inch 4K monitor (137 PPI).
The extra pixels of a higher resolution screen would be significantly harder to drive for little benefit in this small form factor.
i like it sharper... and if you want to live back in the 2000s live up the 1080p be my guest. 15.6 inch is hardly small. I guess you like to use a 480p 5 inch phone cause its sharp enough for you right... 160ppi right there for you.
you realize thats why you have the ability to dial down settings... also there is dlss/frame gen, ect. Its not all about the latest games, the pc library is vast. Also you can change the resolution down to 1080p if you cannot run a game with enough fps!!! 8gb is the nvidia gimp and its a steep price increase from 12 gb if you want the 4080. QHD has other other benefits than just limited to the gpu. There probably isnt even much of a price difference from the manufacter. I aint accepting 1000 dollars for a 1080p screen in 2024/2025, and a measly 144hz refresh rate
Have you tried running a game at 1080p on a 1440p screen? It doesn't look good, as it's not an even split. If the screen was 4k, you could go down to 1080p without issue.
Also, you're asking too much for this price point. Asus is making a competent RTX 4070 laptop that you can buy new for $1k, and they've been doing so for over a year. Unlike other brands they aren't using cheap hinges that break in a year, they aren't using a 45% NTSC screen, they aren't reducing the GPU wattage, and they're not soldering down the RAM. You even get 3 video output ports, advanced Optimus, USB 4, USB charging, and good battery life; not things you can take for granted on aggressively priced gaming laptops.
If you want more than that you're probably going to need to pay more, or buy used/refurbished.
Last edited by Dave_B December 15, 2024 at 06:40 PM.
The screen only 15.6 inches. Which means 141 PPI.
That's higher pixel density than a 27 inch 1440p monitor (108 PPI).
It's also higher pixel density than a 32 inch 4K monitor (137 PPI).
The extra pixels of a higher resolution screen would be significantly harder to drive for little benefit in this small form factor.
Yeah I'd only argue that 1080p is grainy if it were an OLED. 15.6" at FHD is just fine. And output it to a higher res monitor if you want better.
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The screen only 15.6 inches. Which means 141 PPI.
That's higher pixel density than a 27 inch 1440p monitor (108 PPI).
It's also higher pixel density than a 32 inch 4K monitor (137 PPI).
The extra pixels of a higher resolution screen would be significantly harder to drive for little benefit in this small form factor.
The screen only 15.6 inches. Which means 141 PPI.
That's higher pixel density than a 27 inch 1440p monitor (108 PPI).
It's also higher pixel density than a 32 inch 4K monitor (137 PPI).
The extra pixels of a higher resolution screen would be significantly harder to drive for little benefit in this small form factor.
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As an example, a mobile RTX 4070 can't even hit an average of 20FPS for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Other GPUs that are generally regarded to be slower than the 4070 that have more VRAM run the game much faster.
If you're going to buy an 8GB GPU and you intend to play the latest video games, you may well be better off with a 1080p screen.
As an example, a mobile RTX 4070 can't even hit an average of 20FPS for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Other GPUs that are generally regarded to be slower than the 4070 that have more VRAM run the game much faster.
If you're going to buy an 8GB GPU and you intend to play the latest video games, you may well be better off with a 1080p screen.
The screen only 15.6 inches. Which means 141 PPI.
That's higher pixel density than a 27 inch 1440p monitor (108 PPI).
It's also higher pixel density than a 32 inch 4K monitor (137 PPI).
The extra pixels of a higher resolution screen would be significantly harder to drive for little benefit in this small form factor.
Also, you're asking too much for this price point. Asus is making a competent RTX 4070 laptop that you can buy new for $1k, and they've been doing so for over a year. Unlike other brands they aren't using cheap hinges that break in a year, they aren't using a 45% NTSC screen, they aren't reducing the GPU wattage, and they're not soldering down the RAM. You even get 3 video output ports, advanced Optimus, USB 4, USB charging, and good battery life; not things you can take for granted on aggressively priced gaming laptops.
If you want more than that you're probably going to need to pay more, or buy used/refurbished.
The screen only 15.6 inches. Which means 141 PPI.
That's higher pixel density than a 27 inch 1440p monitor (108 PPI).
It's also higher pixel density than a 32 inch 4K monitor (137 PPI).
The extra pixels of a higher resolution screen would be significantly harder to drive for little benefit in this small form factor.
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