I need help choosing a GPU

JustOneAndDone · Mar 3, 2016

I am fairly new to PC Gaming and custom PC's. I have an issue where I get graphic stretches on certain games, I already looked for a fix and apparently my graphics card is most likely corrupt since I bought it used. I need help on choosing a better graphics card that isn't AMD. I want to get an Nvidia GeForce. Is the GTX 970 a good upgrade from my current graphics card?

Will it give me an overall better performance?

My current PC Specs:

-Intel Core i5-4460 Processor
-Stock Intel CPU Cooler
-MSI H81M-E35 V2 (MS-7817)
-4,096 MB G.Skill DDR3 @ 1,598 MHz (2 Ram Stick) (8GB Total)
-1TB Hard Drive
-500GB Hard Drive
-Sapphire TOXIC AMD Radeon R9 280X
-Corsair 750 Watt CS750M 80+ Modular Power Supply
-DIYPC Zondda-O Black/Orange Mid-Tower

P.S.
I am already planning on getting an SSD

SPgamer007 · Mar 3, 2016

For 1080p,if you can play games with your current GPU, then nothing is worth upgrading from your current system for now, wait some more for new pascal,polaris GPUs

JustOneAndDone · Mar 3, 2016

SPgamer007 :

My current GPU can run at 1080p but at 40-55 FPS, plus I need a new GPU because of the graphic stretches. Worth the upgrade or save up for a better GPU?

SPgamer007 · Mar 3, 2016

Wait for new GPUs, not far away and most people are doing the same, BTW what kind of issue you are having, are you seeing artifacts?

JustOneAndDone · Mar 3, 2016

Yes I am

gondo · Mar 3, 2016

I'm with you that I prefer NVidia cards. Just more stable and better software.

That being said the 970 is just one step up the hierarchy totem pole compared to a 280x. Not worth the expense for such meager improvements. Do you have screen tearing going on? Consider a freesync monitor to go with your AMD card.

If I was going NVidia I'd consider the 980.

JustOneAndDone · Mar 3, 2016

This is what I am seeing for certain games (The ones that require better specs like GTA V).
This is a picture from google and its not this bad but its similar to this.
http://s28.postimg.org/hv0s64ubx/artifacts.jpg

SPgamer007 · Mar 3, 2016

What about GPU temp and Did you contact Sapphire? If it is under warranty, can be replaced and give you a good more time.

IF it is out of warranty, and you can wait, should do so.

maxalge · Mar 3, 2016

JustOneAndDone :

you most likely need to re-paste the card, or the fans need replacing
are the fans spinning properly?

you can also set up a more aggressive fan profile with msi afterburner

assassin445522 · Mar 3, 2016

in my opinion i'd wait until pascal releases because prices will go down for all cards and you could get a pascal GPU if you wanted.

JustOneAndDone · Mar 3, 2016

Its out of warranty already, the guy I bought it from already had it for a bit. And how long do you think is the wait?

JustOneAndDone · Mar 3, 2016

Paste? Kinda new to this, there is paste in the GPU? Now that you mention it, when I launch a more intensive game to run, I don't know which fan but a fan seems to hit something once it spins faster.

maxalge · Mar 3, 2016

JustOneAndDone :

yes, thermal paste

it is a good idea to do so when you buy used, thermal paste has a lifespan

"hit something"? what exactly do you mean by this?

JustOneAndDone · Mar 3, 2016

It sounds like one of the blades is scratching/hitting something but only when it spins fast. I am assuming it spins so fast that it wobbles.

gondo · Mar 3, 2016

You can check the temps of the video card. See if it's overheating.

It could just be a faulty card. Artifacts are usually, overheating, faulty hardware, or drivers/crossfire issues with game.

Does it happen in all games or just one particular game?

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