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MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G graphics card with dual-fan cooler and metal backplate

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G graphics card

SKU CH-14M4-XSXFX

GeForce GTX 970 graphics card with 4GB GDDR5 memory, 1664 CUDA cores, boost clock up to 1279 MHz, and HDMI 2.0 plus DisplayPort 1.2 outputs

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
  • GPUGeForce GTX 970
  • Core Clock1140 MHz (OC Mode)1114 MHz (Gaming Mode)1051 MHz (Silent Mod
  • Boost Clock1279 MHz (OC Mode)1253 MHz (Gaming Mode)1178 MHz (Silent Mod
  • VR ready with 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 memory
  • DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.4 support modern titles
  • 1664 CUDA cores deliver strong compute performance
  • Four display outputs drive up to four monitors
  • Three BIOS modes tune clocks from 1051 to 1279 MHz

GTX 970 4GB for 1080p gaming

The MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G is a PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series GPU. It delivers 1664 CUDA cores and 4GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit interface for 1080p gaming. Three BIOS modes let you choose between OC, Gaming and Silent clock profiles.

Suits 1080p high settings; not for 4K

At 4096 x 2160 max resolution the 4GB GDDR5 buffer and 7010 MHz effective memory clock handle high-quality 1080p textures. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.4 support cover current API needs. Four-display output via HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and dual DVI fits multi-monitor desks. Gamers targeting 4K or ray tracing should consider a newer architecture.

145W typical power draw

The card draws 145W typical board power with a 170W thermal design rating, requiring one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCIe connector from a 500W supply. Twin Frozr V cooling with Torx fans manages thermals across the three clock modes. Virtual Reality Ready and 4-way SLI support extend usability for enthusiast builds.

Highlights

  • VR ready with 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 memory
  • DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.4 support modern titles
  • 1664 CUDA cores deliver strong compute performance
  • Four display outputs drive up to four monitors
  • Three BIOS modes tune clocks from 1051 to 1279 MHz

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelGTX 970 GAMING 4G
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
GPUGeForce GTX 970
Core Clock1140 MHz (OC Mode)1114 MHz (Gaming Mode)1051 MHz (Silent Mode)
Boost Clock1279 MHz (OC Mode)1253 MHz (Gaming Mode)1178 MHz (Silent Mode)
CUDA Cores1664
Effective Memory Clock7010 MHz
Memory Size4GB
Memory Interface256-Bit
Memory TypeDDR5
DirectXDirectX 12
OpenGLOpenGL 4.4
Multi-Monitor Support4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort 1.2
DVI1 x Dual-link DVI-I1 x Dual-link DVI-D
RAMDAC400MHz
Max Resolution4096 x 2160
3D VISION Game ReadyYes
SLI Support4-Way SLI
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
CoolerWith Fan
Thermal Design Power170W
System RequirementsPower consumption: 145WRecommended PSU: 500W
Power Connector1 x 6-Pin + 1 x 8-Pin
Dual-Link DVI SupportedYes
HDCP ReadyYes
FeaturesNext-Gen Thermal Design :Twin Frozr VTorx FanMaximizes airflow and dispersion.SuperSU Architectureimproves dissipation efficiency throughspecial heatpipe layout.Zero Frozr:Fans stop spinning in low load to keepthe card quiet and increase lifetime.Airflow Control technologyDeflects airflow towards heatpipes to improve thermal efficiency.Easy Tuning– OC, Gaming and Silent modes adjust Graphics Card settings based on user requirements.Eye Rest: Dedicated color profiles for Gaming, movies and Eye Rest (reduced blue light) Custom color, Gamma, Brightness and Contrast settings from within
Card Dimensions (L x H)10.91" x 5.51"
Package ContentsAccessories:1 x 8-pin Power Cable, 1 x DVI to VGA Dongle

Questions about this item

What does the 1664 CUDA core count mean for actual game performance?

The 1664 CUDA cores handle parallel graphics work; together with the 7010 MHz effective memory clock and 256-bit interface they deliver the frame rates expected from a GTX 970 class card.

How does the PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface limit real-world throughput?

The PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot provides up to 16 GB/s bidirectional bandwidth, which is sufficient for the GTX 970's 145 W typical power draw and 4 GB GDDR5 frame buffer.

What physical space and power connectors does the Twin Frozr V cooler design require?

The dual-slot Twin Frozr V cooler occupies two expansion slots and needs one 6-pin plus one 8-pin PCIe power connector from a 500 W or larger PSU.

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