Does the resolution of my PC monitor affect performance on Steam Link?
I have a Steam Link connected to my TV which is 1080p. The Steam Link is connected via ethernet cables to my PC, and my PC has two monitors, one with 1920x1200 resolution and one with 2560x1440. As the Steam Link works by sending the picture from my PC to the TV, does the resolution of my PC monitors affect the performance? Does it render the game in 1440p on my PC, then send and downscale it to 1080p for the Steam Link? Would I be better off setting the resolution on my main monitor to 1920x1080 instead of 2560x1440 when playing through Steam Link?
Best Answer
Your desktop resolution shouldn't matter, but your in-game resolution will affect the performance.
Steam link scales whatever resolution to 1080p, but your PC still has to render the games at whatever resolution you have it set to, so, a higher resolution will look better, but at the cost of performance, just like it would if you were playing directly on the PC.
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What resolution does Steam Link stream at?
Go to the In-Home Streaming tab and select the Advanced host options. Check the box for change desktop resolution to match the client. In games, set the resolution to 1920\xd71080.How do I get better quality on Steam Link?
Can Steam Link do 1080p?
Steam Support - Steam Link - Display. Sign in to get personalized help for Steam Link. Your Steam Link boots at 480p (Steam Link logo), then switches to 1080p by default.Why is Steam Link laggy?
An unstable network connection is the main reason for Steam Link audio lag. To avoid this situation, we recommend you connect to a wired network using an Ethernet cable, which can help you get good performance for game streaming. Note: Make sure that you connect to a faster and newer router.Does Using A External Monitor Boost Laptop Gaming Performance!?
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