I have GeForce GTX 960 4GB, but nvidia/cpu-z shows it only using 2GB

[Volkann1234]

The title explains...

Motherboard: M5A97 R2.0

CPU: AMD FX-8300

RAM: 8gb

I'm so confused

https://prnt.sc/qj2vq4

[Komrade]

Publicado originalmente por Volkann1234:

so that means I have 2gb dedicated ram

Yes.

[-=SOF=-WID99]

Publicado originalmente por Bad 💀 Motha:

The 4gb won't help u do anything more or better. It's a slow crappy gpu regardless of the vram amount. Buy a better one if need more performance. Like a 1660

i would not go that far .. sorry i own a Strix GTX 960 ..2 gig model it works fine .. no your not gonna run games at ultra or maybe even high settings and get 60 FPS all the time in 1080 P
most games you can drop the res and settings to close get ya there tho

new games ?? no you'd need a better GPU ..but the gtx 960 i would never say was a bad GPU ..i still run one in my old PC and older games like from 2015 even 2016 ..its a fine GPU for 720 P ..with older drivers and a mix of medium to high settings

works fine also for watching TV and steaming movies .. as the PC mine is still in .. i only use as a media PC ..with some light gaming ..it even runs far cry 4 pretty well .

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Correct. The amount physically on the card. Virtual never matters.

[Volkann1234]

Ty guys for the help I finally figured out

[-=SOF=-WID99]

Publicado originalmente por Volkann1234:

Ty guys for the help I finally figured out :winter2019happyyul:

wew ... glad you finally see yes you only have a 2 gig GTX 960 installed ..if you want a better gpu yes get a GTX 1660 ti or better of ya wanna go AMD wait a bit as they will be releasing the RX 5600 series cards soon .. some may have up to 8 gig of Vram

most may have only 6

but yes they will beat a GTX 960 card ..and who knows what Nvidia will do next

i saw a rumor they may be faster with better lower power requirements

https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/next-generation-nvidia-ampere-reportedly-to-offer-50-more-perf-at-half-the-power.html

time will tell ....

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Publicado originalmente por Volkann1234:

I can't upgrade my graphic card rn :winter2019sadyul: , Is my graphic card capable of working 4gb?
If it doesn't why would they sell with higher amount of price then...
any suggestions?

Probably a print error on the website. It happens.

[xSOSxHawkens]

Too bad... Actual 4GB 960's are almost a 1:1 for a 1050ti, just with more power draw. I have one pushing 1440p in my secondary rig for the girlfirend and it runs BF5, GTA-v, BF1, and the MCC all just fine at native rez and decent settings.

[Komrade]

Publicado originalmente por xSOSxHawkens:

Too bad... Actual 4GB 960's are almost a 1:1 for a 1050ti, just with more power draw. I have one pushing 1440p in my secondary rig for the girlfirend and it runs BF5, GTA-v, BF1, and the MCC all just fine at native rez and decent settings.

1050ti. 1440p. BF5, GTAV, BF1. Now that's a Shredder certified experience!

[xSOSxHawkens]

Publicado originalmente por notkennyS:

Publicado originalmente por xSOSxHawkens:

Too bad... Actual 4GB 960's are almost a 1:1 for a 1050ti, just with more power draw. I have one pushing 1440p in my secondary rig for the girlfirend and it runs BF5, GTA-v, BF1, and the MCC all just fine at native rez and decent settings.

1050ti. 1440p. BF5, GTAV, BF1. Now that's a Shredder certified experience!

Not at all. I never said max settings, I said decent settings, which depending on game is a mixture of high with some mediums, or mediums with a couple lows. Target FPS is 60 average with lows in the 40's, nothing in the 30's (paired with oc's 2700k w/32gb). Does more than great for a non-competitve gamer girl.

Worst case, and I ahve yet to have to do it, we run in 1080p or use rez scaling.

[Red™]

Publicado originalmente por xSOSxHawkens:

Too bad... Actual 4GB 960's are almost a 1:1 for a 1050ti, just with more power draw. I have one pushing 1440p in my secondary rig for the girlfirend and it runs BF5, GTA-v, BF1, and the MCC all just fine at native rez and decent settings.

Lmao you’re so wrong. 1050ti is just an overclocked 960 2gb. If you actually managed to game on that gpu pre 2017, I feel bad for you.

[upcoast]

Publicado originalmente por notkennyS:

Publicado originalmente por xSOSxHawkens:

Too bad... Actual 4GB 960's are almost a 1:1 for a 1050ti, just with more power draw. I have one pushing 1440p in my secondary rig for the girlfirend and it runs BF5, GTA-v, BF1, and the MCC all just fine at native rez and decent settings.

1050ti. 1440p. BF5, GTAV, BF1. Now that's a Shredder certified experience!

Ya it made me chuckle when I saw GTX 1050ti and 1440p together.

[xSOSxHawkens]

Publicado originalmente por Red™:

Publicado originalmente por xSOSxHawkens:

Too bad... Actual 4GB 960's are almost a 1:1 for a 1050ti, just with more power draw. I have one pushing 1440p in my secondary rig for the girlfirend and it runs BF5, GTA-v, BF1, and the MCC all just fine at native rez and decent settings.

Lmao you’re so wrong. 1050ti is just an overclocked 960 2gb. If you actually managed to game on that gpu pre 2017, I feel bad for you.

So first you say I am wrong, then you proceed to explain how I am right?...

I said a 960 4GB is roughly the same as a 1050ti

You said 1050ti is an oc's 2gb 960 (wrong btw, but we will run with it).

By your logic a 4GB 960 would then be greater than the 1050ti (its not, they are the same)...

Here, how about some proof so you dont have to work too hard on it.

https://www.3dmark.com/compare/fs/9628714/fs/15436580/fs/10095091

^^Here^^ We see FireStrike scores for a GTX-960 4GB and a 1050ti, along with a 4GB model of the GTX-670 to boot!

Now look close at the FPS results on the GPU tests... Notice how the 960 and 1050ti are almost the same, and produce almost identical scores. Notice how the ancient 670, when equipped with 4GB VRAM even manages to keep up, almost as good!

In the rough scheme, and so long as there is 4GB VRAM on the card, the only major difference between a 670 a 960 and a 1050ti is the amount of power they draw and how well they handle the given APi (the 670 is a bit weak in DX12 for example).

[xSOSxHawkens]

Publicado originalmente por upcoast:

Publicado originalmente por notkennyS:

1050ti. 1440p. BF5, GTAV, BF1. Now that's a Shredder certified experience!

Ya it made me chuckle when I saw GTX 1050ti and 1440p together.

Grab the popcord there chuckles, I made you a movie...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99juk5597DU

Notice how its ntative 1440p (rez, not the vid). Notice how its a mixture of settings on the higher end. Notice how its running at roughly 60fps.

Now add a good 5, average 8, in some places 10FPS to what it shown, as thats the overhead impact on a 2nd gen i7 system in this day and age.

Now we have a pretty well solid 60+ IRL gameplay experience.

Ready to take the eliteist attitudes and get them in check and realize that it *is* possible to play 1440p on a *4GB* 960 at reasonable settings?

Key here is the 4GB models. I know a buddy with a 2GB model that could *barely* pull 60fps in GTA-V 1080p on some low settings. VRAM starved. Same for the older 670. A more powerfull 680 weith 2GB is already useless, but that 4GB model is still being used for regular (and smooth) 1080P gaming in my third rate rig.

Demands on core power for mid range and entry level cards have not gone up signifigantly in recent years, its the demand for VRAM that has gone through the roof.

[Volkann1234]

Do I have to buy a New motherboard before buying a New graphic card?
If my motherboard supports good graphic cards already, should I wait a year then buy a new graphic card?

[xSOSxHawkens]

Publicado originalmente por Volkann1234:

Do I have to buy a New motherboard before buying a New graphic card?
If my motherboard supports good graphic cards already, should I wait a year then buy a new graphic card?

no you dont have to.

As to if you need to or not thats down to how good the CPU is and if it offers an upgrade path if its not good enough...