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MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming graphics card with dual-fan cooler

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming 4GB GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-X264-0Z08J

Refurbished NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics card with 4GB GDDR5 memory, PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI outputs and SLI support

  • Graphics processorGeForce GTX 970
  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
  • 4GB GDDR5 memory handles modern textures
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface delivers full bandwidth
  • Triple output ports drive multiple displays
  • SLI Ready for dual-card scaling
  • Gaming series cooler keeps thermals in check

GTX 970 Gaming 4GB graphics card

The MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming 4GB GDDR5 graphics card is built on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series architecture. It targets gamers and builders who need a PCI Express 3.0 x16 GPU with 4GB of video memory. The Gaming version from MSI delivers a factory-tuned configuration for 1080p workloads.

PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface and display outputs

The card installs into a standard PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and draws power from the board and supplemental connectors. One HDMI, one DisplayPort and one DVI connector drive up to three monitors simultaneously. SLI Ready support allows a second identical card to be paired for multi-GPU scaling when the motherboard and power supply allow.

4GB GDDR5 memory capacity and headroom

The 4GB GDDR5 frame buffer handles modern titles at 1080p with medium to high texture settings. In memory-intensive scenes or higher resolutions the buffer can become a limiting factor, requiring texture quality reductions. SLI configurations share the same per-card capacity, so total usable memory does not increase beyond 4GB.

How it compares

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Price $99.99
Cheaper than about 91% 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).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameGTX 970
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce GTX 970
Memory capacity4 GB
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
Multi-GPU supportSLI Ready
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
DVI ports1 x DVI
In the box
Includes low-profile bracketNo

Questions about this item

What happens to the GTX 970 Gaming 4GB GDDR5 card when it hits its 4GB GDDR5 frame buffer limit during sustained heavy loads?

The 4GB GDDR5 buffer fills up and the driver spills data to system memory over the PCI Express 3.0 x16 bus, causing noticeable stutter once the frame buffer is exceeded.

How loud and hot does the MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G run after hours of continuous gaming?

The dual-fan Gaming cooler keeps the GTX 970 GPU at acceptable temperatures, but fan speed ramps up audibly during long sessions so expect a moderate noise floor.

Which power connectors must my PSU already provide for this GTX 970 Gaming 4G to work?

The card requires two 6-pin PCIe power connectors from your power supply; without them the GPU will not start.

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