Ok

 

After watching over a couple of threads about VAS and VRAM (both of which I have no clue about),

I decided to do a little OOM test.

 

My GPU is an EVGA GTX570 1280MB and CPU an i7 2600k Overclocked @4.6.

Not sure if I need to post my P3D settings or what I was flying at the time but

if someone needs me to, I will.

 

At the time of the OOM, (or CTD we'll call for now) I was monitoring VRAM through GPUZ

and VAS through FSUIPC.

 

VRAM was close to max at 1170MB and VAS was 1564256KB or 1.49179GB.

 

BIG question I want answered here, Do I need to upgrade my GPU???

 

All answers warmfully welcome

 

Regards, Jimmy..

Ok

 

After watching over a couple of threads

 

This is an easy one Yes Jim

Good man Rich.

 

Now the next question.

I was looking on amazon.co.uk earlier and I saw one just barely within my price range.

 

Its an MSI 4 GB GTX 970 Gaming Edition 4G Twin Frozr V Nvidia PCI Express Graphics Card.

 

• 4GB MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G
• Twin Frozr 5
• 7010MHz GDDR5
• GPU 1140MHz, Boost 1279MHz, 1664 Cores
• 1x DP, 2x DVI, 1x HDMI

 

I'll also post the link.  http://goo.gl/oJD3VC

 

Any reviews you have on this card or something similar would be really appreciated.

 

Regards, Jimmy..

It's a great card. excellent performance and very quiet. You can't go wrong.

What about connecting to other hardware.

Forgive my ignorance here but I'm a complete novice when it comes to these things.

 

Does it have to connect to the motherboard or just straight off the power supply???

Hi Jimmy - you'll have to slot in the new card in place of you old one and connect PCIe power connectors.

 

But just look up videos on youtube on how to do it right...should be easy as pie. 

 

p.s. if you're pulling a fast one, it isn't the 1st anymore...

Does it have to connect to the motherboard or just straight off the power supply???

 

That card will make a world of difference from what you have - after you install it you will have power wires that need to be connected to the card from the power supply they are two 6 pin connectors - if your power supply does not have specific connectors for it you can use this method as shown on the 3rd pic down in the link to the EVGA card - I highly suggest you go with the EVGA - also if you dont make sure the one you are interested in has these adapters if your power supply does not have the pci connectors all ready - also make sure your power supply has enough power for the card - EVGA's are rock solid lifetime warranty - no questions asked 

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GeForce-Superclocked-Cooling-Graphics/dp/B00NSXYEQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428024500&sr=8-2&keywords=GTX+970

I just upgraded from a GTX 660 to an EVGA GTX 970 and I am very happy with it using P3D so that should work well for you.  It will go into the same slot your current card is in and you will need two 6-pin power adapters off your power supply.  Speaking of which, you will likely need at least a 500w power supply.  I had to upgrade mine when I got my card as I only had a 460w.

 

Eric

That card will make a world of difference from what you have - after you install it you will have power wires that need to be connected to the card from the power supply they are two 6 pin connectors - if your power supply does not have specific connectors for it you can use this method as shown on the 3rd pic down in the link to the EVGA card - I highly suggest you go with the EVGA - also if you dont make sure the one you are interested in has these adapters if your power supply does not have the pci connectors all ready - also make sure your power supply has enough power for the card - EVGA's are rock solid lifetime warranty - no questions asked 

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GeForce-Superclocked-Cooling-Graphics/dp/B00NSXYEQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428024500&sr=8-2&keywords=GTX+970

 

 

+1 to Rich's recommendation, exact card I got!

Cheers dudes for the recommendations. I guess I'll go with the EVGA then

 

There's plenty of room in the power supply. It's an XFX PRO850W. 

I fitted that myself when it came, with a bit of help from youtube.

You should of seen my face when I opened the box and seen all

the connectors, enough to connect three computers by the looks of it.

 

So its basically just disconnect the old from the PSU and reconnect the new.

 

Thanks again guys for all your help. If I get confused along the way I'll be in contact!!!

Cheers dudes for the recommendations. I guess I'll go with the EVGA then

 

Welcome Jim - yes that will work it has 2 6 pin connectors - use those not the converters - good luck - EVGA is a great card - I wont buy anything but - register it and if you ever have a problem they will send you another new one or better if yours is not in stock - good deal

Just readin' a few customer reviews on amazon and one guy said the card is listed as 4GB but really only has 3.5 GB usable Ram. I presume this wont be much of  a problem...  Will it??

 

edit... I run P3D\FSX off a 37inch LCD TV ???

Just readin' a few customer reviews on amazon and one guy said the card is listed as 4GB but really only has 3.5 GB usable Ram. I presume this wont be much of  a problem...  Will it??

 

All cards are the same with different names on them - no worries