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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 dual-slot graphics card with silver ACX 2.0 dual-fan cooler

EVGA

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 ACX 2.0 4GB graphics card

SKU CH-2F85-TJ2Y3

A GTX 980 with 4GB GDDR5 memory, 1.13 GHz core and 1.22 GHz boost clocks, PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, and EVGA ACX 2.0 dual-fan cooling

  • Graphics processorGTX 980
  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Boost frequency1.22 GHz
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency1.13 GHz
  • 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 memory for high-resolution textures
  • 13 GHz core clock and 1.22 GHz boost clock for responsive performance
  • EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling with swept fan blades and double ball bearings for efficient airflow
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface for full bandwidth compatibility
  • Dynamic Super Resolution renders at higher detail then downscales to 1080P displays

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 ACX 2.0 4GB

The EVGA GeForce GTX 980 ACX 2.0 is a graphics card built on the NVIDIA Maxwell architecture with 4GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit interface. It connects via PCI Express 3.0 x16 and operates at a 1.13 GHz core clock with a 1.22 GHz boost clock. The dual-slot cooler uses optimized swept fan blades and double ball bearings. Outputs include HDMI, DisplayPort, and dual-link DVI.

Suited for 1080p Maxwell builds, not modern 4K

This card suits builders assembling a period-correct GTX 900 series system or upgrading an older PCIe 3.0 platform for 1080p gaming. It supports Dynamic Super Resolution to render at higher resolutions and downscale to a 1080P display. Buyers targeting current AAA titles at 4K, ray tracing workloads, or PCIe 4.0 bandwidth should look at newer architectures instead.

Fits dual-slot space with standard PCIe power

The dual-slot form factor requires a case with two adjacent expansion slots and a power supply equipped with the necessary PCIe connectors for the GTX 980. A PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot provides the interface bandwidth. The ACX 2.0 cooler exhausts heat into the chassis, so case airflow must handle the thermal load. HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI outputs free up adapter choices for single or multi-monitor setups.

How it compares

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Price $296.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 1.22 GHz
Lower than about 95% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEVGA
Product lineGTX 900
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Graphics processorGTX 980
Memory capacity4 GB
Boost frequency1.22 GHz
Core frequency1.13 GHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256-Bit
OpenGL supportOpenGL
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI portsYes
DisplayPort connectorsYes
DVI portsYes
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Size & build
Form factorPlug-in Card
More details
Cooling solutionFan Cooler

Questions about this item

What power supply connectors does the GTX 980 need?

The card draws power through the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and requires an additional 6-pin and 8-pin connector from the PSU.

Will the GTX 980 run in an older PCIe 2.0 motherboard?

Yes, the PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 slots at reduced bandwidth.

How do I verify the 1.22 GHz boost clock is active?

Run a GPU load tool such as EVGA Precision X and watch the core frequency rise to 1.22 GHz under 3D workloads.

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