{
  "id": 9524643,
  "title": "Control Resonant at 5K2K resolution with path tracing? Yeah, it's a blast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/control-resonant-at-5k2k-resolution-with-path-tracing-yeah-its-a-blast",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:47:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/control-resonant-is-an-absolute-dream-at-5k2k-with-path-tracing-enabled-but-the-usd3-000-price-of-the-pc-setup-needed-for-it-is-a-real-nightmare"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus WiFi II motherboard, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor and a Thermalright Frozen Prism240 liquid cooler, powered the Control Resonant gaming experience on a 5K2K display. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super GPU, with path tracing enabled, delivered an immersive visual experience that pushed the GPU to high temperatures, around 80C.\n\nDespite the demanding workload, frame rates remained consistent in the high 50fps to low 60fps range when using DLSS 4.5 Quality and Frame Generation, with performance dropping to the high 80fps range in Performance mode. Even in intense combat with numerous objects and foliage, the frame rate remained stable. Standard ray tracing also produced impressive visuals, particularly in areas with the Hiss, which was bright and red.\n\nPath tracing, activated in the ultra ray tracing preset, pushed the GPU to extreme temperatures but provided a solid 60fps in most scenarios when DLSS Performance and Frame Generation were active. This setup, however, is expensive, requiring a high-end PC with a cost close to $3,000, with additional expenses for the LG 5K2K OLED monitor. The Lenovo Legion Go S Z1 Extreme handheld PC managed a solid 40fps on its handheld preset and 70fps when resolution was lowered to 900p and frame generation enabled. Overall, running Control Resonant at the 5K2K resolution significantly enhances the gaming experience, though it remains demanding for most gamers.",
  "summary": "Control Resonant at 5K2K using path tracing on an RTX 4080 Super is one of the best ways to experience Remedy's visual masterpiece.",
  "key_points": [
    "Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus WiFi II motherboard powered Control Resonant",
    "Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super GPU with path tracing enabled",
    "5K2K OLED monitor required for 5K2K resolution gaming"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Control Resonant gets tough, but gives you the tools to deal with it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/control-resonant-gets-tough-but-gives-you-the-tools-to-deal-with-it",
        "published": "2026-09-24T12:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}