Question Supersampling desktop resolution ?

[Borips]

I like to run my desktop at 4k on a 1440p monitor using DSR on windows 10. Just because some games nowadays only support borderless windowed mode instead of fullscreen and running a higher desktop resolution allows me to supersample those games aswell.
When I tried windows 11 I couldn't get this to work. Windows would only allow native or sub native res. At the time I just reverted back to windows 10, but seeing as microsoft has decided no longer support it in the near future, I was wondering if there is a way to supersample your desktop in windows 11.

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

When I tried windows 11 I couldn't get this to work. Windows would only allow native or sub native res. At the time I just reverted back to windows 10, but seeing as microsoft has decided no longer support it in the near future, I was wondering if there is a way to supersample your desktop in windows 11.
Just curious, did you migrate to Windows 11 using the internal upgrade path? If not, what GPU are you working with?

This might be worth a read;
https://www.laptopmag.com/software/microsoft-working-on-a-dlss-like-graphics-upgrade-for-windows

 

[williamjeremiah]

Do so using your graphics driver settings.

There are DSR options within both the Nvidia Control Panel and the Nvidia App.
I wouldn't know where the options would be when using AMD/Intel drivers.
I'm using Windows 11

 

[williamjeremiah]

Apparently it's called VSR in AMD's Adrenaline driver.

Google:
"AMD Adrenalin drivers do not directly offer a feature called "DSR" (Dynamic Super Resolution). Instead, AMD uses a similar technology called Virtual Super Resolution (VSR). VSR allows you to render games at a higher resolution than your monitor's native resolution and then downscale it to your monitor's resolution, similar to NVIDIA's DSR."

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For Intel:
Google:
"Intel drivers, specifically for 11th generation and later graphics, have support for a DSR (Dynamic Super Resolution) feature, also known as integer scaling. This allows rendering a game at a higher resolution and then scaling it down to the monitor's native resolution. To access and configure DSR, you'll need to use the Intel graphics properties control panel.
How to Enable DSR in Intel Drivers:

1. Access Intel Graphics Properties: You can access the Intel Graphics Properties by pressing Ctrl+Alt+F12 or right-clicking the desktop and selecting "Graphics Properties".

2. Select Advanced Mode: If prompted, select "Advanced Mode".

3. Check for Custom Resolutions: On the "Display Devices" tab, look for the "Custom Resolutions/Modes" button.

4. Add Custom Resolution: Open the "Custom Resolutions" menu and click "Add".

5. Set Width and Height: Enter the desired resolution width and height in pixels.

6. Apply and Test: Apply the changes and then select the new custom resolution in the "General Settings". "

 

[Borips]

Thanks for the responses!

I'm running an RTX 4080 and I upgraded through the prompt in the windows update tab. I have my DRS factors set through nvidia control panel. The problem occured when I tried setting the DSR'ed 4K resolution as my desktop resolution. I couldnt get it to work with neither the native windows app nor nvidia control panel.

Have any of you ever tried running your desktop res above native on windows 11? I'm wondering if windows 11 will even allow it.

 

[williamjeremiah]

Thanks for the responses!

I'm running an RTX 4080 and I upgraded through the promt in the windows update tab. I have my DRS factors set through nvidia control panel. The problem occured when I tried setting the DSR'ed 4K resolution as my desktop resolution. I couldnt get it to work with neither the native windows app nor nvidia control panel.

Have any of you ever tried running your desktop res above native on windows 11? I'm wondering if windows 11 will even allow it.

I'm not grasping the purpose for this, if it's not being applied directly to an application.
If it's for video capturing a game, capture the game directly, instead of the desktop.

 

[williamjeremiah]

I believe when you enable scaling, there will be additional options for resolution.

 

[Borips]

As I said in the first post, there are quite a few games nowadays that won't allow you to run the game in fullscreen, only in borderless window. This means that the game will run at the resolution of the desktop wich in my case is 1440p unless I run my desktop at a higher resolution.