Do I need to get a new GPU or not?

[Lodar]

Hey guys,

I'm currently running a system with a GTX 580. Recently I've been getting artifacts on occasion. Sometimes so bad that I need to reboot, other times they are gone after a few seconds.

Is there anything software/cleaning wise I can do to prevent this from happening? Or did my GTX just enjoy a good life and is done now? I believe the card is about 6 years old now.

Normally people upgrade before anyway because of newer games, but I only play FFXIV, and I dont need more power for that .

Other specs:
p8p67 pro rev. 3,1 mobo
i5-2500k
8gb ram
2x SSD (64gb and 140gb)
2x HDD 1tb each

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[dotas1]

Have you OC'd your card? If yes, returning to the stock settings will stop these artifacts for now. If no, then you should underclock it and it will have the same effect. It's a sign of a dying GPU. It will depart for the next build in heaven! 😀
Seriously though, you can buy a 1050Ti and have a slightly better performance with all the new technologies that come with a newer gen GPU for less than 150$

 

[Lodar]

Have you OC'd your card? If yes, returning to the stock settings will stop these artifacts for now. If no, then you should underclock it and it will have the same effect. It's a sign of a dying GPU. It will depart for the next build in heaven! 😀
Seriously though, you can buy a 1050Ti and have a slightly better performance with all the new technologies that come with a newer gen GPU for less than 150$

Hi Dotas1, thanks for your answer! I believe I only OC'd my CPU, but will double check. Otherwise I'll look into underclocking.

I will also look into the 1050Ti for sure. Any other models that are worth looking at? (I'm located in Toronto, Canada if that makes any difference regarding prices and availability of certain cards)

Thanks!

Update:
Does it matter that the 1050 ti is PCI 3.0? Won't my mobo be too old?

 

[dotas1]

It's backwards compatible, don't worry. You can also take a look in AMD 470 but since you are not playing other games, I don't know if you need it. Make sure your PSU is decent to power a 470 though.

 

[Lodar]

It's backwards compatible, don't worry. You can also take a look in AMD 470 but since you are not playing other games, I don't know if you need it. Make sure your PSU is decent to power a 470 though.

I'm running a Corsair AX 1200, so doubt power will ever be an issue !
Thanks, I'll look into ordering one of those mini 1050ti (they are small!) in about 2 weeks!

 

[dotas1]

Wow, talking about overkills!!!! I envy you! Haha
Glad I helped mate!