Need help with your GTX 1070? Let me know what you're experiencing!

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slayer__is
Senior Member

521

12-18-2016, 01:23 PM

#1

Hey there, friend. Here’s what you should consider: i5-4590 with 3.3GHz, 8GB RAM, DDR3, 1600MHz, C10 Asus GTX 1070 (previously GTX 960), and ASRock H97 Pro 4 Windows 8.1 Pro Game. You’re playing Overwatch. The problem is reported on TechSpot – at 1080p, ultra settings, you get over 200 FPS, but at low settings (110-130 FPS) it’s choppy with occasional spikes. It’s odd when you’re in training mode or one-on-one matches, where FPS jumps to 250-300.

What I tried:
1. Set Overwatch to full rendering and 1080p with NVIDIA PhysX enabled or auto.
2. Updated all motherboard drivers.
3. Ran a clean, outdated NVDA driver install – none helped.
4. Used throttling on the CPU.
5. Temperatures are normal (around 50°C).

Questions for you:
- Should I add another 8GB RAM (same model) or switch to a faster one like C8?
- Would switching to Windows 10 help?
- Do you need a different motherboard with better RAM support?
- If you get an i7-4790K at 4.0GHz, would that require more RAM?
- Or consider a new build?
- Any other tips?

Thanks ahead!

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shelbywood99
Member

172

12-19-2016, 03:10 AM

#2

Turn off Windows indexing, disable Windowa Defender, reduce resource usage. Yes, definitely upgrade to more RAM—your current amount is too low for smooth gaming.

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farmerboy18
Member

87

12-20-2016, 04:33 AM

#3

You might consider replacing the current setup, like getting a new rig. It could help resolve the issue. You don’t necessarily have to do that—just add more RAM and turn off Windows indexing. Upgrading to an i7 or a Skylake 6600K might also be beneficial.

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burnmaster25
Junior Member

42

12-21-2016, 07:20 AM

#4

1. If you wish,
2. Unless you're keen on it.
3. I wouldn't suggest that.
4. Only if your CPU runs at full capacity consistently, then it's certain.
5. It appears costly and unnecessary.
6. Monitor your GPU temperatures; it might be throttling due to heat, consider updating drivers, etc.

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jlien11
Senior Member

253

12-21-2016, 09:15 AM

#5

It would boost performance by about 5 frames per second.

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jambalaia93
Member

224

12-21-2016, 09:46 AM

#6

It's always good to improve. Keep up with what you know?

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SkyMinor
Junior Member

2

12-22-2016, 10:00 AM

#7

I don’t have a clear problem in mind, but the 1600 MHz RAM might feel a bit sluggish. You might want to consider upgrading to faster memory. What are your current BIOS settings for overclocking? Are they at full capacity or using a lower setting?

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ItzSamiGHG
Junior Member

17

01-01-2017, 12:39 PM

#8

Are there instances where the benefit of upgrading disappears completely? In such scenarios, it becomes a futile expenditure.

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yalex27
Senior Member

461

01-01-2017, 04:22 PM

#9

horse

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minipjok_cam
Junior Member

11

01-08-2017, 11:20 PM

#10

A 4-year-old i7-3700K works well with a 1080, while a brand new i5-6600 performs better than an older i5-1070 at any time.