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PNY GeForce GTX 970 graphics card with dual-fan cooler and metal backplate

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-0ZT7-DC92C

4GB GDDR5 GPU with 1664 CUDA cores, 256-bit bus and PCIe 3.0 x16 interface drives up to 4096 x 2160 resolution across DVI, mini HDMI and three Mini DisplayPort outputs

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
  • GPUGeForce GTX 970
  • Core Clock1050 MHz
  • Boost Clock1178 MHz
  • Boost clock of 1178 MHz lifts frame rates in demanding titles
  • 1664 CUDA cores accelerate compute workloads and GPU-accelerated apps
  • 4 GB GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus feeds textures at 7010 MHz effective
  • Three mini DisplayPort, one mini HDMI and one DVI drive up to four 4096 x 2160 displays
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface and GPU Boost 2.0 keep data flowing with dynamic clock scaling

GPU for 1080p and entry 4K builds

The PNY GeForce GTX 970 delivers 1664 CUDA cores clocked at 1050 MHz base and 1178 MHz boost. Four gigabytes of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus run at an effective 7010 MHz. The card targets gamers and creators who need solid frame rates at 1080p and usable performance at 4096 x 2160 resolution.

PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus two 6-pin power feeds

Installation requires a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and a power supply rated at least 500 W with 42 A on the 12 V rail. Two 6-pin PCIe connectors feed the board. The dual-slot fansink exhausts heat into the chassis, so case airflow must handle the thermal load. Three mini DisplayPort outputs, one mini HDMI and one dual-link DVI drive up to four displays simultaneously.

NVIDIA feature stack enables streaming and multi-GPU

Driver support includes DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.4 for modern API access. GPU Boost 2.0 raises clocks dynamically within thermal limits. Adaptive V-Sync, TXAA, FXAA and PhysX improve image quality without heavy overhead. G-Sync readiness removes screen tear on compatible panels. GameStream and Shield Ready let you stream to NVIDIA handheld devices. Three-way SLI support allows adding two more identical cards for higher throughput. PureVideo HD handles hardware decode of common video codecs.

Highlights

  • Boost clock of 1178 MHz lifts frame rates in demanding titles
  • 1664 CUDA cores accelerate compute workloads and GPU-accelerated apps
  • 4 GB GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus feeds textures at 7010 MHz effective
  • Three mini DisplayPort, one mini HDMI and one DVI drive up to four 4096 x 2160 displays
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface and GPU Boost 2.0 keep data flowing with dynamic clock scaling

Specifications

BrandPNY
ModelVCGGTX9704XPB
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
GPUGeForce GTX 970
Core Clock1050 MHz
Boost Clock1178 MHz
CUDA Cores1664
Effective Memory Clock7010 MHz
Memory Size4GB
Memory Interface256-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR5
DirectXDirectX 12
OpenGLOpenGL 4.4
HDMI1 x mini HDMI
DisplayPort3 x DisplayPort
DVI1 x DVI
RAMDAC400MHz
Max Resolution4096 x 2160
3D VISION Game ReadyYes
SLI Support3-Way SLI
CoolerWith Fan
Operating Systems SupportedMicrosoft Windows 8/ 7/ Vista
Thermal Design Power170W
System RequirementsMinimum 500W or Greater System Power Supply w/ a Minimum 12V Current Rating of 42A Required
Power Connector2 x 6-Pin

Questions about this item

What is the first limit reached under sustained load on the GTX 970?

The 4GB GDDR5 frame buffer and 256-bit memory interface set the practical ceiling for high-resolution textures and multi-monitor workloads.

What noise, heat or power behaviour appears when the card runs all day?

The fansink cooler must dissipate up to the 500 W system power budget with a 42 A 12 V rail; expect rising fan speed as GPU Boost 2.0 holds the 1178 MHz boost clock under load.

What must the buyer already own for this GTX 970 to work?

A motherboard with a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and a power supply delivering at least 500 W with a 12 V current rating of 42 A plus two 6-pin PCIe connectors.

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