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MSI GTX 970 Founders Edition graphics card with dual 6-pin power connectors

MSI

MSI GTX 970 4GB Founders Edition graphics card

SKU CH-V2PT-RNVFZ

A GTX 970 graphics card with 4GB DDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface and dual 6-pin power connectors, supporting up to 4096×2160 resolution

  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution4096 × 2160
  • Type of memoryDDR5
  • Core frequency7010 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 4 GB DDR5 memory handles large textures
  • 256-bit bus feeds data at 7010 MHz
  • PCI Express 3.0 16X slot delivers full bandwidth
  • Dual 6-pin connectors supply stable power
  • 4096×2160 output drives 4K displays

GTX 970 4GB Founders Edition

The MSI GTX 970 4GB Founders Edition is a graphics card built on the GeForce GTX 970 chipset. It provides 4GB of DDR5 memory on a 256bit interface for desktop PCs. The card connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and requires two 6pin power connectors. It supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160.

Upgrade from older GTX models

Moving to this GTX 970 4GB card from an older GTX model adds 4GB of video memory and a 256bit memory interface. The memory frequency reaches 7010MHz. The jump is worth it when your current card limits texture detail or frame buffer capacity at 1080p or higher resolutions.

PCI Express 3.0 16X interface limits

The PCI Express 3.0 16X interface provides the data path between the card and the system. Bandwidth is capped by the 3.0 specification. Performance scales with the host platform capabilities. The 256bit memory interface and 7010MHz memory frequency define the card's own throughput ceiling.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $132.99
Cheaper than about 86% 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).
Core frequency 7010 MHz
Higher than about 88% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GTX 970-4G Founders Edition
Memory
Type of memoryDDR5
Display
Highest resolution4096 × 2160
Graphics
Memory capacity4 GB
Core frequency7010 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector6pin+6pin

Questions about this item

What slot and power connectors does the GTX 970 4GB Founders Edition need?

It installs in a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and requires two 6pin power connectors from the PSU.

How is the card installed and which step is often missed?

Seat the card fully in the PCI Express 3.0 16X slot, secure the bracket screw, then connect both 6pin power cables; the step most often missed is attaching the second 6pin connector.

What maintenance will the 4GB DDR5 video memory need later?

The 4GB DDR5 memory itself needs no maintenance; periodic dust removal from the heatsink keeps temperatures stable for the 7010MHz memory clock.

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