Pixel Density vs Anti-Aliasing

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PlanarX999

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We all know that laptop gaming vs desktop gaming is endless topic to debate, yet i have found a good question that closely associated with it.
We also know laptop greatest features is portability, while desktop is powerhouse in all round.
To gaming, laptop sacrifice s little more setting than desktop.
So, I would like to ask which of this,pixel density(since laptop screen is small) or anti-aliasing(mitigate some peceiveable zigzag line by multi/super sampling it) does give better graphic detail?
 
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In general terms, I'd say pixel density is superior to aa assuming the image is large enough.

In practice however when comparing laptop gaming to desktop gamong it doesn't really stand. This is because on a laptop, you are often closer to the screen than you are on a desktop. This makes perceived pixel size closer to that of a desktop. Also the screen area on a laptop is just to small to be able to properly apreciate the graphics of a game, even if you have good eyesight this also has the effect of being able to see more detail more easilly on a desktop screen.

It said in the asus ama article that they expect higher ppi screens to be appearing for desktops around q2 next year, such as 2560 23" screens which will help desktops catch up...
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In general terms, I'd say pixel density is superior to aa assuming the image is large enough.

In practice however when comparing laptop gaming to desktop gamong it doesn't really stand. This is because on a laptop, you are often closer to the screen than you are on a desktop. This makes perceived pixel size closer to that of a desktop. Also the screen area on a laptop is just to small to be able to properly apreciate the graphics of a game, even if you have good eyesight this also has the effect of being able to see more detail more easilly on a desktop screen.

It said in the asus ama article that they expect higher ppi screens to be appearing for desktops around q2 next year, such as 2560 23" screens which will help desktops catch up to laptops in terms of ppi with the benefit of more screen area.

Once you factor in the lower details you can run games on using a laptop, the technical graphics benefit you gain from the higher ppi screen is lost, while still being stuck with a small screen. The only real benefit gained from a gaming laptop is portability, if you consider +4kg portable
 
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haha +1 blackjackedy.

I received an Apple MAC OS X laptop, cause i work at software company for testing purposes

and even it have higher pixel i didnt enjoyed cause its 13inch

it didnt matter much

another scenario i have HD ready (1366*768) TV and i connect the laptop
to it and even though its shitty resolution its look great cause its big ass TV

so i reckon the answer is in the middle

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834257167

If only the above have dedicated external GPU

the above laptop is 17inch and 1600*900 and good price and its 2.7 KG, which is okay



 
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PlanarX999

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A very specific and mature answer from blackjackedy, but i wish to see more answer from others, please not to be mad in the end if the best answer not yours. Should be yours.
Thanks for your answer too, emad_ramlawi.
 
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