Get More Frames On ASUS ROG Ally With Lossless Scaling!!

The speaker introduces the Asus Rog Li, a portable handheld gaming PC, highlighting its compact form factor and powerful hardware. However, they note that while it can run modern games, the performance is not optimal for high-end titles, as seen with Helldivers 2 running at 18 frames per second. The discussion then moves to upscaling technologies like FSR and DLSS, which can improve the gaming experience on portable devices by rendering the game at a lower resolution and then upscaling it using a special algorithm. The speaker demonstrates how adjusting the render scale in Helldivers 2 to 'Performance' results in a smoother 30 frames per second, showcasing the effectiveness of these technologies in portable gaming scenarios.

The speaker addresses the issue of having to quit a game to resize its resolution, which can be irritating. They demonstrate changing the game's graphics settings to 720p and maintaining high quality, while running the game in a borderless window. The focus then shifts to using a program like 'less scaling' to enhance the gaming experience further. Less scaling is introduced as a window resizing program that can upscale the game from 720p to 1080p with sharpness filtering, resulting in a better visual experience. The speaker also mentions the importance of running the game in windowed mode for such programs to work effectively and the need to set the game pad controller mode to 'Gamepad' for proper control. Lastly, they caution that using such programs may introduce a small amount of input lag.

The speaker delves into the concept of frame generation, a technology that can interpolate frames to make games appear smoother even when running at a lower frame rate. They explain that this feature is available in the latest Nvidia and AMD cards and can be utilized through the 'ler scaling' program. The speaker sets up the game to run at 120Hz and disables vsync to allow the game to render as many frames as possible. They then enable frame generation in 'ler scaling' and demonstrate a significant improvement in the perceived frame rate, although they note that this can introduce some visual artifacts and increased GPU usage. The speaker emphasizes the value of frame generation for single-player or PVE games, where the slight visual imperfections may not be as noticeable.

The speaker illustrates the impact of frame generation on a demanding game like Dragon's Dogma 2, which is known for its high system requirements. They show that running the game on a low-end system like the GPD Wind Mini results in a low frame rate, particularly in the town area. By applying 'lossless scaling,' the speaker manages to improve the performance significantly, going from 18 frames per second to a smoother 30 FPS. They also discuss the visual artifacts that may appear due to frame generation and how it might not be suitable for all types of games, but for single-player games, the smoother experience can be a worthwhile trade-off.

The speaker summarizes the benefits of using 'lossless scaling' for portable gaming PCs like the Asus Rog Li, GPD Wi Mini, and Lenovo Legion Go. They emphasize that 'lossless scaling' allows these devices to run games at lower resolutions without sacrificing much detail and quality when upscaling back to full screen. The speaker also reflects on their initial skepticism about frame generation for low-end systems but admits to being pleasantly surprised by the results, especially with games like Dragon's Dogma 2. They recommend 'lossless scaling' for anyone using low-end systems for gaming and note that it is available on Steam, allowing users to try it out and potentially refund it if it does not meet their needs. The speaker also mentions another program, 'macpie,' which offers similar upscaling functionality but lacks frame generation capabilities and is not primarily focused on game performance.

In the concluding paragraph, the speaker, Marauders, expresses hope that the viewers have learned something valuable from the video. They emphasize the importance of 'lossless scaling' as an indispensable tool for portable gaming PCs and low-end systems, providing a way to enhance gaming performance and visual quality. The speaker also reiterates their recommendation for 'lossless scaling' over 'macpie,' despite the latter being a free alternative. Marauders signs off, promising to return with more content in the next video.