Hey everyone! I recently upgraded my motherboard and CPU, but now I've noticed that my GPU is always running at full capacity when I'm playing graphically intensive games. While most games run smoothly, I do experience occasional stuttering and some graphical artifacts on certain titles. I was already considering a graphics upgrade, but I'm unsure about the best approach. Should I upgrade my graphics card, my memory, or do I really need to do both? Here's my setup:
- Motherboard: Asus B760M-AYW WIFI D4 II Micro ATX LGA1700
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
2 Answers
It sounds like your GPU is working as it should, but if you're playing at 1440p, it might be struggling a bit with demanding titles. Check the VRAM usage; some newer games can be taxing. You may not need to upgrade just yet, depending on the games you play, but higher VRAM could help if you're seeing artifacts.
Running your GPU at 100% is normal when pushing high settings, especially at higher resolutions. If you’re experiencing stuttering, it may depend more on the games' optimization rather than just the hardware. Upgrading to a card with more memory could provide some flexibility for future titles, but it might not be strictly necessary right now.
That’s true, as some games like Battlefield 6 run perfectly fine for me. Maybe it’s more about specific titles.
I'm playing at 1440p too and facing similar issues on new titles. Definitely consider VRAM; it could be key!