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MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G graphics card with twin-fan cooler and metal backplate

MSI

MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G graphics card

SKU CH-HD8G-EMT9S

A manufacturer-refurbished GeForce GTX 970 graphics card with 4GB GDDR5 memory, PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, and HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI outputs for multi-monitor or SLI setups

  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series
  • HDMI ports1 x HDMI
  • 4 GB GDDR5 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 interface delivers full bandwidth to the GPU
  • GTX 970 chipset powers modern games at 1080p
  • HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI outputs drive multiple monitors
  • SLI-ready design allows two-card scaling for extra performance

MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G

The MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G is a graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 Series architecture. It delivers 4GB of GDDR5 memory over a PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface. The card targets gamers and multi-monitor users who need reliable 1080p performance from a mature GPU platform.

Upgrade from older 2 GB cards

Moving from a 2 GB GTX 900 Series board or similar vintage GPU to this 4 GB model removes a common VRAM bottleneck in modern titles. The jump is worth it when texture settings exceed 2 GB at 1080p or when driving multiple displays simultaneously. SLI Ready support adds a second-card option for compatible motherboards.

PCI Express 3.0 x16 bandwidth ceiling

The PCI Express 3.0 x16 link caps theoretical throughput at roughly 16 GB/s per direction. On newer platforms with PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 slots the card will still operate at 3.0 speeds, leaving some headroom unused. This limit rarely affects 1080p gaming but can constrain compute workloads that stream large datasets.

How it compares

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Price $106.99
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
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

How many PCIe 3.0 x16 slots does the GTX 970 Gaming 4G occupy inside the case?

The card installs into a single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot on the motherboard and uses one rear bracket opening for its HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI outputs.

Which step is often missed when installing this GTX 970 Gaming 4G into a system?

Connect the required supplementary power cables from the PSU to the card before closing the case, otherwise the GPU will not start.

What component on the GTX 970 Gaming 4G is most likely to need replacement after extended use?

The dual fans on the cooler can wear out over time; replacing them keeps temperatures stable for the 4GB GDDR5 memory and GPU.

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