Sadly yes the Pascal architecture does seem to have something baked in. Even the late-model 9x0 cards (the new smaller die-size 970's for example) seem to have a little extra ... something.

As for Windows 10, it does have issues - in Anniversary edition (LTSB 2016, build 1607) and up. This is mitigated somewhat on certain cards, it's a very complex compositing issue. My son's friend has an MSI GeForce 970 which is actually quite good even with Anniversary edition, but even my venerable Quadro card at work hurts to look at if I allow the machine it is in to update itself.

    Gurm Sadly yes the Pascal architecture does seem to have something baked in. Even the late-model 9x0 cards (the new smaller die-size 970's for example) seem to have a little extra ... something.

    Just today I reinstalled my 1070 in place of my trusty 970. I was instantly struck by the "this doesn't feel right" sensation with the newer card, with the sensation getting worse the longer I looked at it. Put the 970 back in and everything's fine. So no improvements for me with Win 10 Creator's Edition nor the latest Nvidia drivers.

    This really annoys me. Now to sell off the 1070 card, and the 980Ti I bought second hand in the hope it might fare better (it didn't).

      Yeah, I was really hopeful about the 980Ti. Best I can tell, early-gen 970's are the last "good" cards from nVidia. This is troubling.

        Gurm I think the Nvidia 970 sounds like a good idea for me. Is it a bad idea replace my intel I7 processor with an equivalent amd processor? If so, do you recommend a model i should go with? or just pick the one for my needs.

        It seems My screen is not the issue. The only things left are video card and processor after operating systems. I am still working on getting the win 7 iso but dont see myself being thoroughly productive with it but will have to see. The Nvidia 970 excites me though but i have learned to never count my chickens, esp with eye strain

        Which Linux operating system is one that is most preferred. KM mentioned it could be something in the Kernel. Thats a scary thought. Is going with Debian a safer bet over Ubuntu?

          Just downloaded the ICC profile installer for Ubuntu. That helped a lot as well. Used the profile that came with the monitor. My ocular muscles are still giving me some irritation but it is much much improved. I am very greatful. Thus far lights and ICC profile have been key for me. still may change graphics and possibly my cpu.

          Took out my Nvidia Graphics Card Geforce 1050 SC. Am running through the integrated graphics on intel i7 6700k. Much better on my eyes but still there. I think the next step is to get an AMD processor. just thinking out loud. have to see.

          It the same strain just to much less extend. thank goodness.

          I had a desktop with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460. And that was from 2011. A hp with integrated disabled. Some of the worst eyestrain I ever had. Best been for me its amd laptop

            Plsnostrain okay, yes i was wondering. is it better to go with Xeon from Intel or Amd with no integrated graphics and then stick with the Nvida GPU i have or maybe go to the Nvidia 970 (others, AgentX20 said he felt better with the 970 over Pascal/10X0 series)

            Does your labtop have a AMD graphics card. I assume so?

            If i go with AMD I am going to have to switch my motherboard.

              The processor is irrelevant except that it usually has integrated graphics. If you're using a discrete card the processor has absolutely no bearing. Switching to AMD involves swapping the motherboard, usually. Which means a new chipset and a whole mess of drivers. I'd recommend against it, and keep your i7 which is fine. Just use a good nVidia card from a known good generation. Any 7x0 will be fine or an old 9x0.

              Installed Debian 8 Jessie. and running 375 driver WITH Nvidia 1050. Its so much better than Ubuntu. I think for me Ubuntu and Windows are the problem. potentially not Nvidia (at least I am hoping. I realize people here have told me different but I hate to think I can't use the most current architectures in GPU's). I have not tried Windows 7 but i am dreading trying to use that as a daily driver. I think I am going to try Fedora next. I may try Arch linux.

              Also I took the blue screen filters off of both my screen and my phone and it actually helped. Especially when looking at one from the other. It lessoned the temple sensations/itching and the "crawlies' i feel around my eye.

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                JTL thanks, It definitely does help. I changed it to none and typing text is such a better experience. I feel like photons are not being lobbed at my eyes in a way they cant handle. so much better. Great input!!!

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                    Wrightpt1 No problem. Should probably have none set as a default because of modern LCD tech and what not.

                      Got the 970 today. Installed the most update Nvidia drivers on Linux Mint and it is soo much better. Not quite perfect but its def a different story. So crazy.

                      I may try a 1070 or Radian 580 just to see how my eyes react.

                      I am also installing Linux Parot to see how that works with my eyes. But just want to say thanks to everyone for providing input that the MSI GTX 970 will allow for one to get intimate with the screen again.

                      Be well.

                      I am also getting a different lighting setup. My current lights are DC constant voltage leds. I am getting constant current leds to see if that helps any as well.

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