The Steam Deck is a portable gaming device, giving you the freedom to play your favorite games anywhere. However, for players who prefer connecting their Steam Deck to a big screen, the challenge lies in maintaining smooth gameplay and decent visuals on high-resolution external displays. AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) offers a practical solution for these players. Combined with the BenQ beCreatus GR10 USB4 Steam Deck Dock, your external gaming setup becomes smoother and more enjoyable.

FSR, or FidelityFX Super Resolution, is a cutting-edge image upscaling technology developed by AMD. Its purpose is to enhance gaming performance (by boosting FPS) while maintaining impressive visual fidelity. The technology works by rendering the game at a lower resolution and then using advanced algorithms to upscale the image to near-native resolution (e.g., 1080p or 4K). FSR also sharpens and reconstructs details, achieving near-native visual quality.

The latest version, FSR 3, introduces frame generation technology, which creates additional interpolated frames between rendered ones, significantly boosting the framerate and ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

To make full use of FSR while using an external display, adjustments need to be made in both the Steam Deck system settings and the game itself. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable FSR System-Wide on Steam Deck

This ensures that Steam Deck’s system applies the FSR scaling filter when rendering at a lower resolution:

1. Press the Quick Access Menu button (the "..." button on the right side of the Steam Deck).
2. Navigate to the Performance tab (battery icon).
3. Scroll down to find Scaling Filter and set it to FSR.
4. Adjust the FSR Sharpness slider to adjust the sharpness of the upscaled image. A good starting point is around 2-3 on the slider.
5. Make sure the external display resolution is set to your preferred resolution (e.g., 1080p or higher).

Step 2: Adjust In-Game Settings

For FSR to work effectively, the game must render at a resolution lower than the external display’s native resolution:

1. Launch the game and open its Graphics Settings menu.
2. Set the Render Resolution to a value lower than the external display’s resolution (e.g., set it to 720p if your display is 1080p).
3. If the game supports native FSR, enable it under Upscaling Options or FidelityFX Super Resolution, and choose a suitable mode (e.g., Quality, Balanced, or Performance).
4. Save the changes and start playing.

Tips for Best Results

• Experiment with Sharpness: Adjust the system-wide FSR Sharpness slider to match your preferences. Higher sharpness may highlight details but can also introduce artifacts.
• Balance Performance and Quality: Lower in-game render resolutions (e.g., 720p to upscale to 1080p) will improve performance but may reduce visual fidelity. Test different settings to find your ideal balance.

By making these adjustments both on the Steam Deck system and in the game itself, FSR can work effectively to upscale the visuals while boosting performance, giving you smoother gameplay even on a big screen.

While Steam Deck’s built-in ports suffice for casual use, dedicated external gaming fans need a robust and reliable docking solution to fully leverage FSR’s upscaling and frame generation technologies. The BenQ beCreatus GR10 USB4 Steam Deck Dock is the ideal choice for seamless big-screen gaming:

• USB4 High-Speed Connectivity: Offers up to 40Gbps upstream bandwidth, ensuring stable external display output and fast data transfers.
• Versatile Ports: Equipped with HDMI 2.1 for up to 4K@120Hz output, perfectly complementing Steam Deck’s external capabilities.
• Power Delivery and Cooling Management: Delivers stable power and actively manages heat buildup during extended gaming sessions.
• Compact and Portable Design: Lightweight yet powerful, it’s the perfect companion for gaming on the go.

For Steam Deck users who love playing on big screens, AMD’s FSR technology is an essential tool. It significantly improves FPS while maintaining sharp and detailed visuals, even at higher resolutions. When paired with the BenQ beCreatus GR10 USB4 Steam Deck Dock, your external gaming experience reaches a whole new level, providing stable performance, advanced connectivity, and versatile functionality. Upgrade your setup today and enjoy a more immersive and seamless gaming experience!

Currently, FSR 3 support is expanding rapidly. As FSR 3 gains momentum, more AAA and indie titles are expected to adopt the technology.