Check if it's secure to purchase a GPU with overclocking enabled.
Check if it's secure to purchase a GPU with overclocking enabled.
If it's like a factory overclocked, it's okay to buy it, but also check if 4gb is enough. Since you're on a tight budget, 2gb might work too.
Marcello_1:
It's like checking if a factory is overclocked—safe to buy it or not? Also, is 4gb really needed? Since I'm on a tight budget, I'm wondering if 2gb would be enough. Some games are already using more than 2gb in 1080p. If you get a model with less, you might end up regretting it later because without enough VRAM, performance drops significantly. Plus, factory overclocks are completely safe.
Sure. Could you tell me the resolution you're using and the types of games you enjoy?
Marcello_1:
It's like checking if a factory is overclocked—safe to buy it or not? Also, is 4gb really needed? Since I'm on a tight budget, I'm wondering if 2gb would be enough. Some games are already using more than 2gb in 1080p. If you get a model with less, you might end up regretting it later because without enough VRAM, performance drops significantly. Plus, factory overclocks are completely safe.
If it's a factory overclock, everything should work fine. These cards are intended for performance at that level according to the manufacturer's testing, and they fall within their warranty coverage. If you're purchasing them at a reasonable price, it's a good deal.
Playing at 1080p may limit your ability to fully utilize textures and advanced settings in some newer titles, especially with only 2GB of RAM. A 4GB card would be preferable, or you might need to reduce graphics settings to maintain stable frame rates.
Sure thing. What resolution are you planning to use and what kinds of games do you play? You usually go for a lot of older-gen (2012-2015) and some newer titles, so the resolution should be around 1080p or higher. My setup has a GTX 970 with a 4GB overclocked GPU, which is on sale and I’m checking if it’ll last another year before I can afford something like the 980 Ti or better.
Marcello_1 asks Dunlop0078 about the intended resolution and game preferences, noting a preference for 1080p or higher. He mentions his overclocked GTX 970 GPU and interest in a newer model like the 980 Ti. Dunlop0078 replies with a suggestion to wait for the RX 480 release around $200, aiming for similar performance.
Marcello_1 asks Dunlop0078 about the intended resolution and game preferences. Dunlop0078 explains they plan to play mostly last-generation titles (2012-2015) and some recent games, expecting around 1080p or higher. They mention having a GTX 970 with an overclocked 4GB GPU, which is on sale and might last a year, but they’re considering upgrading to a 980 Ti or better. They also note the RX 480 is a strong option and anticipate the 1060 will surpass the 970 later.
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Marcello_1 :
Dunlop0078 :
Of course. What resolution will you be playing at and what kinds of games do you pay?
a lot of last gen-ish (like 2012-2015) and some of the latest games, resolution is probably gonna be around 1080p or above, my rig can handle it. there's this gtx 970 4gb factory overclocked gpu, it's on a sale and I'm wondering if that'd be enough for like another year, when I can afford the 980 ti or anything above
Yeah not the best time to be buying a 970, the 1070 is out. The AMD RX 480 like already mentioned looks very good for the price. And when the 1060 is released I would bet that will out perform the 970 as well.
i'm short on cash this year, maybe next year I'll get it, and I suppose I could afford the RX 480, but is it worth the wait though?
Marcello_1 and Dunlop0078 discuss potential gaming resolutions and hardware options. They mention the 1080p or higher as likely, with the GTX 970 being a viable choice due to its overclocked state and current sale price. They also talk about the AMD RX 480 as a good alternative and speculate about future performance with the upcoming 1060.