I was thinking about getting a Steam Deck but I’m not entirely sure if it’s better than my GTX 970. I’ll have to do more research since there’s no point in getting something that isn’t an upgrade.
I was thinking about getting a Steam Deck but I’m not entirely sure if it’s better than my GTX 970. I’ll have to do more research since there’s no point in getting something that isn’t an upgrade.
Steam Deck is a hardware downgrade for nearly anyone who’s serous about PC gaming and has purchased new-ish hardware in the last 5 years.
The upgrade isn’t the hardware; it’s the convenience and portability. Even though my PC is significantly more powerful, I now use my Steam Deck almost exclusively for gaming, since I can easily connect it to any TV in my house, use it on the toilet or while lounging in bed, and take it with me to work.
@BumpingFuglies You don’t have any problems when using it docked? I had read a few posts claiming that running it docked caused it to struggle.
The official Valve dock has connectivity issues, but there are plenty of third party docks that are cheaper and work better.
Using the default system settings, I’ve never had any performance issues with it docked compared to handheld.
It’s important to note that unlike the Switch, docked mode does not improve performance. Trying to play a game at your TV’s native resolution most definitely will cause performance issues, but again, default system settings work perfectly.