Solved New processor or new graphics card?

EdTheNerd

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Before I start, I will list my specs:


  • i5 4690k
    MSI GTX 970 4G
    Asus z97-a
    600w PSU
    16 Gigs of RAM

So this is what I am thinking: I play GTA V on a weekly basis. When I play, I like to play with good graphics, but with a good FPS (like a solid 60 FPS). Whenever I crank up the graphics (Very High), I can manage to get 60 FPS but with frequent frame drops, and I don't like frame drops. Sometimes I can play on just high settings and I will get a solid 60 FPS but every 1 minute I get a frame drop or stutter. So here is my question: do the stutters come from my processor or my graphics card when I play on high settings 1080p. I am pretty sure that it is my graphics card, if so, should I wait for the next GTX cards to come out later this year, or should I SLI my GTX 970 or get a 980/ti.
 
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The only GPU I'd recommend is a 980Ti. 980 is not worth it, it'll be a waste to buy it. Honestly, new GPUs should be coming out in April - if you're patient you could wait, and it's probably be smarter to do.

And a new PSU. Any $650 GPU you want a quality PSU.
The only GPU I'd recommend is a 980Ti. 980 is not worth it, it'll be a waste to buy it. Honestly, new GPUs should be coming out in April - if you're patient you could wait, and it's probably be smarter to do.

And a new PSU. Any $650 GPU you want a quality PSU.
 
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TheTerminator8

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Yes, he could be buying a $650 dollar card, or he could just buy another for SLI and get better performance. EdTheNerd, I recommend just buying another card EXACTLY the same, and just go for SLI, or get a $650 dollar card and have another card just lying around. (Not to mention with SLI your PC looks badass) And your PSU is fine, most people think you need a 1000W PSU for a setup like yours, but you really don't. The one you have is fine, unless you really want to get another better one.

This would be my advice,
Hope this helps!
~Term