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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

  • Graphics processorGeForce GTX 970
  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CUDA core count1664
  • Highest resolution4096 × 2160
  • Boost frequency1279 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.

How it compares

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Price $253.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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 1279 MHz (OC Mode)1253 MHz (Gaming Mode)1178 MHz (Silent Mode)
Lower than about 95% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameGTX 970 GAMING 4G
Processor
TDP rating170 W
Memory
Type of memoryDDR5
Display
Highest resolution4096 × 2160
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce GTX 970
Memory capacity4 GB
Boost frequency1279 MHz (OC Mode)1253 MHz (Gaming Mode)1178 MHz (Silent Mode)
CUDA core count1664
Core frequency1140 MHz (OC Mode)1114 MHz (Gaming Mode)1051 MHz (Silent Mode)
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
Effective memory speed7010 MHz
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.4
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU support4-Way SLI
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.2
DVI ports1 x Dual-link DVI-I1 x Dual-link DVI-D
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Power
Power input connector1 × 6-Pin + 1 × 8-Pin
Size & build
Card size10.91 in × 5.51 in
In the box
In the boxAccessories:1 × 8-pin Power Cable, 1 x DVI to VGA Dongle
More details
Cooling solutionWith Fan
RAMDAC400 MHz
3D VISION game readyYes

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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