Game feels choppy no matter what i try

No, but it’s possible you’re having a problem with your overclocked RAM, as I’ve seen this issue pop up before. It could also be that you’re playing on too high of settings for the 970, but you didn’t mention any of your settings to confirm. There’s a guide for maximizing performance if you want to take a look: GUIDE: Maximizing System Performance for Overwatch (PC)