Stuttering after new GPU install

[Uwillparish]

Hi guys,

 

I recently replaced my gtx 780 with a gtx 970 in my main rig, and i put the 780 in my steambox, but now in windows on the system with the 970 its stuttering on the desktop, in games, and applications, Anyone know what to do? maybe a driver re install? 

[XTankSlayerX]

Didja update your drivers?

[Godlygamer23]

Reinstall your graphics drivers and update them if you haven't already.

[Uwillparish]

Already updated before the switch, i'll reinstall thought to be safe 

[dadasmithywinkle]

It's always best to update once you have the new card installed.

[Uwillparish]

Just re-installed drivers, and its worse than before

 

EDIT: the audio also lags horribly

[Uwillparish]

Could this possibly be VRam issue? cause i have AA and AF on all the time

 

[Godlygamer23]

Could this possibly be VRam issue? cause i have AA and AF on all the time

Did you have the same settings as with your GTX 780?

[Uwillparish]

Did you have the same settings as with your GTX 780?

Yes, Everything on as hi as i could go

[Godlygamer23]

Yes, Everything on as hi as i could go

Then I doubt it's a VRAM issue since the 780 only had 3GB(presumably).

[Uwillparish]

Then I doubt it's a VRAM issue since the 780 only had 3GB(presumably).

Then what could cause the stutter 

[Godlygamer23]

Then what could cause the stutter

If it stutters everywhere, the 970 may be faulty.

[Uwillparish]

If it stutters everywhere, the 970 may be faulty.

Great, is there anything to test if its faulty? like the smart utility for SSD's?

[Godlygamer23]

Great, is there anything to test if its faulty? like the smart utility for SSD's?

No there isn't. Before you RMA it, try re-seating it into the PCIe slot.

[Uwillparish]

No there isn't. Before you RMA it, try re-seating it into the PCIe slot.

well, it seems like its starting to run better now, I may RMA it at a latter date, as i have 30 days, Perhaps i just need to where it in

[Godlygamer23]

well, it seems like its starting to run better now, I may RMA it at a latter date, as i have 30 days, Perhaps i just need to where it in

I doubt wearing it in will do anything. My 970 worked totally fine out of the box and I expect any other PC component to do the same. (if it's fully functional)

[Demozwolf]

@Uwillparish bro rma it my 970 worked when it came out of the box perfectly

[Uwillparish]

@Uwillparish bro rma it my 970 worked when it came out of the box perfectly

How about a benchmark comparison to see how your card compares to mine, Unigine 'Heaven' benchmark with all the settings on extreme 

[Uwillparish]

Good? Bad? Someone tell me please, Extreme pre-set BTW

[Uwillparish]

i also get a very loud coil while with this card, Going to have to RMA it

[renz62]

If it doesn't run fine, do a Clean installation of the driver. Also, make sure that it's the latest one.

 

Mine worked pretty well out of the box

[Uwillparish]

If it doesn't run fine, do a Clean installation of the driver. Also, make sure that it's the latest one.

 

Mine worked pretty well out of the box

did a clean install- didnt work, as mentioned before

[KamiKatze]

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Good? Bad? Someone tell me please, Extreme pre-set BTW

 

Good actually.

 

Still not sure what the cause could be though. Sounds like some driver hiccups though. Since your card coil whines badly, i think a RMA would solve both issues i guess? 

[ATX]

RMA it.

[SpecTre12345]

Did you reinstall drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller first? 

 

Follow these exact steps:

 

Download Display Driver Uninstaller (Link Above)

Download Newest NVIDIA Drivers

Uninstall Current NVIDIA Drivers

Restart computer

Unplug Internet

Open Up Display Driver Uninstaller

It will ask you to reboot in safe mode, hit accept.

In Safe Mode after Reboot, Display Driver Uninstaller will open.

Select NVIDIA in drop down menu. Then Select "Uninstall the current and previous drivers and restart the computer (Highly Recommended)"

 

Also, make sure your card is properly seated. Make sure all PCI-E power cables are plugged in all the way.