MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G Review
The MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G is a slightly overclocked version of Nvidia’s reference GeForce GTX 970 design. To help with the overclock, the card has MSI’s Twin Frozr V fan setup to cool its GM204 graphics processor (GPU). The GM204 uses Nvidia’s 2nd-generation Maxwell architecture, which brings lower power requirements and better energy efficiency than last-generation Kepler-based graphics cards, such as the GeForce GTX 770, as well as more power. The GeForce GTX 770, for example, requires 230W of power from your power supply, while the GTX 970 requires just 145W. Not only is this good for your electricity bill, it also means you may not have to upgrade your PSU to fit a GTX 970.
As its name suggests, the Gaming 4G has a generous 4GB of GDDR5 memory, as is typical of GTX 970 cards. The memory runs at 1,753MHz, and the GTX 970’s GPU runs at a base clock speed of 1,140MHz and a boost clock speed of 1,279MHz. The GPU’s clock speeds are a healthy increase on the 1,050MHz and 1,178MHz of the GTX 970 reference design.
The GTX 970’s memory specs are the same as the GTX 770’s, but the GTX 970’s Maxwell GPU has more CUDA cores, with 1,664 compared to 1,536. The GTX 970 is also certified compatible with DirectX 12, so you’ll be able to take advantage of the latest features of games supporting Microsoft’s upcoming graphics API.
The GTX 970 Gaming 4G has four graphics outputs. There are DVI-I and DVI-D dual-link outputs, an HDMI output and a DisplayPort output. The card can output resolutions up to 4,096×2,160 at 60Hz through the DisplayPort output, and up to 4,096×2,160 at 24Hz or 3,840×2,160 at 60Hz through the HDMI port. Maximum resolution for the DVI ports is 2,048×1,536 at 60Hz. This means you won’t have any problems connecting the card to a 4K monitor for games or a 4K TV for films over the HDMI port.
PERFORMANCE
At its stock speeds, the MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G had no problem providing smooth frame rates in our Dirt Showdown and Crysis 3 benchmark tests. In Dirt Showdown at a resolution of 1,920×1,080 with 4x anti-aliasing and Ultra graphics quality, the card produced an average frame rate of 119fps, which is more than smooth enough for a fast, arcade-style racing game such as this.
In our Crysis 3 benchmark, at a resolution of 1,920×1,080, with 4x anti-aliasing and High graphics quality, the card produced an average frame rate of 72.9fps, with a maximum frame rate of 88fps and a 48fps minimum, for smooth gameplay at all times. This isn’t a cheap card, but these are nevertheless great average frame rates for a graphics card at this price.
The GTX 970 Gaming 4G even performed well at Ultra HD resolutions. In Dirt Showdown at a resolution of 3,840×2,160 with 4x anti-aliasing and Ultra graphics quality, we saw an average frame rate of 50fps, and even the minimum frame rate was 37.2fps; well above the 30fps you need for smooth gameplay. The average frame rate dipped below 30fps in our Crysis 3 benchmark at 3,840×2,160, 4x anti-aliasing and High graphics quality, with a 22.5fps average, 18fps minimum and 26fps maximum. This is an impressive frame rate for a card at this price, but it isn’t high enough for comfortable play, so you’d need to reduce graphics quality to play games as demanding as this at such a sky-high resolution.
We also underclocked the MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G to make it run at the same boost frequency and similar non-boost frequency as the reference design. The difference in average frame rates wasn’t huge, but the MSI card did have higher maximum and minimum frame rates in our benchmarks when running at its higher factory defaults. If you find a card based on the reference design for significantly less than MSI’s overclocked version, it may be worth a look; at the time of writing MSI’s card was around only £10 than versions running at the GTX 970 stock speeds, so we think it’s worth the extra cash.
The GTX 970 Gaming 4G even compares well to the much more expensive Nvidia GeForce GTX 980. In our Full HD Crysis 3 benchmark test, with High graphics quality and 4x anti-aliasing, the GTX 970 Gaming 4G produced an average frame rate of 72.7fps. In the same test, our reference GTX 980 card produced an average frame rate of 77.5fps. With all settings the same, but with the Crysis 3 benchmark running at 3,840×2,160, the GTX 970 achieved an average frame rate of 22.
5fps, while we saw 25.5fps from the GTX 980.
The MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G also beat the similarly priced AMD Radeon R9 290X in our Crysis 3 benchmark at 1,920×1,080 with 4x anti-aliasing and Very High graphics quality. The R9 270X produced an average frame rate of 32fps in this test, while the MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G managed a 47fps average.
The MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G isn’t cheap, but it’s still great value. It’s much faster than the GTX 770 while being much more power-efficient, and it’s powerful enough to be a much better buy than the GeForce GTX 980, which is around £70 more. Whether you want to play games at Full HD or Ultra HD resolutions, the MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G is a great buy.
| Hardware | ||
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| Slots taken up | 2 | |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 | |
| GPU cores | 1,664 | |
| GPU clock speed | GPU clock boost speed | 1.28GHz |
| Memory | 4GB GDDR5 | |
| Memory interface | 256-bit | |
| Max memory bandwidth | 224GB/s | |
| Memory speed | 1.75GHz | |
| Graphics card length | 269mm | |
| DVI outputs | 2 | |
| D-sub outputs | 0 | |
| HDMI outputs | 1 | |
| Mini HDMI outputs | 0 | |
| DisplayPort outputs | 1 | |
| Mini DisplayPort outputs | 0 | |
| Power leads required | 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin PCI Express | |
| Accessories | DVI-to-VGA convertor, 1x 6-pin-to-8-pin PCI-Express cable | |
| Buying information | ||
| Price including VAT | £275 | |
| Warranty | Three-year RTB | |
| Supplier | Details | www.msi.com |
| Part code | GTX 970 Gaming 4G | |
MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G
1. Introduction
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd or MSI is a Taiwanese multinational information technology corporation founded in 1986, headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. It designs, develops and provides computer hardware, related products and services, including laptops, motherboards, graphics cards, All-in-One PCs, servers, industrial computers, PC peripherals, car infotainment products, and so on.
Official product link:
http://www.msi.com/product/graphics-card/GTX-970-4GD5T.html#hero-overview
2. Packaging and accessories
The MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G model is packaged in a box with a black background and silver & blue accents.
On the front side of the box is printed a silver abstract tiger, which is present on the packaging of the majority of the Graphics Cards from the Armor 2X line, here we also find the manufacturer’s name and the name of the product and some features of the graphics card. In the lower left corner there is printed the cooling system “Armor 2X”.
On the sides of the box we find printed the model of the graphics card and the name & logo of the manufacturer.
The back of the box presents in detail the product and enumerates the specifications & features of the motherboard.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
– 1x Manual
– 1x Driver CD
– 1x PCIe 6-Pin to 8-Pin power cable
– 1x DVI to VGA adapter
3. Specifications
Name: MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G
Model: GTX 970
Graphics Processor: GM204
Transistors: 5200M
Shader Units: 1664
Interface: PCI Express x16 3.
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Boost / Base Core Clock: 1178 MHz / 1051 MHz
Memory Size (MB): 4096
Memory Type: GDDR5
Memory Interface: 256 bits
Memory Clock Speed (MHz): 7010
DVI Connectors: 2 (Dual-link DVI-I x 1, Dual-link DVI-D x 1), Max Resolution: 2560 x 1600 @60 Hz
HDMI Connectors: 1 (version 1.4a/2.0) Max Resolution: 4096×2160 @24 Hz (1.4a), 3840×2160 @60 Hz (2.0)
Display Port: 1 (version 1.2) Max Resolution: 4096×2160 @60 Hz
Maximum Displays: 4
HDCP Support: Yes
RAMDAC speed (MHz): 400
DirectX Version Support: 12
OpenGL Version Support: 4.4
Multi-GPU Technology: SLI, 4-way
Card Dimension (mm): 279 x 125 x 36
Card Weight (g): 622
Power consumption (W): 145
Recommended PSU (W): 500
Power Connectors: 2x 6-pin
Features:
– Classy Black & White design: Game in style & dare to be different with Armor2X unique black & white design, where GAMING meets class.
Perfect for gamers and case modders who are looking for something different. Go for ice-cold class.
– OC PERFORMANCE OUT OF THE BOX: The Armor2X OC graphics cards are equipped with higher clock speeds out of the box, delivering better in-game performance.
– Dual Fan: Armor2X is equipped with dual 10cm Propeller Blade fans which generate 20% more airflow compared to traditional fan design. Propeller Blade fans can also be found on the Twin Frozr IV Advanced cards, winning countless awards around the world for cooling performance while remaining silent.
– Heatsink & Airflow control: Under the classy shroud and powerful dual fans is a huge heatsink with countless aluminum fins that help dissipate the heat from the GPU. The copper heatpipes are infused in the baseplate to ensure efficient cooling. The aluminum fins are rigged with Airflow Control technology to maximize airflow towards the heatpipes.
– Military Class 4 Components: MSI only uses MIL-STD-810G certified components for Armor2X cards.
Only these components have proven durable enough to withstand the torturous circumstances of extreme gaming and overclocking for extended usage. Hi-c CAPs stabilize GPU power and deliver better OC performance. Super Ferrite Chokes enable increased current capacity while remaining cooler and improving power efficiency. Solid CAPs are used for their extreme reliability and enhanced efficiency.
4. Visual inspection
The MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G model uses a black & white color combination used by the motherboards from the Krait line. The graphics card measures 28cm in length and 12.5cm in height.
This graphics card features the Armor 2X cooling system which has two 100mm fans and a aluminum heatsink.
In the case of this graphics card, the Armor 2X cooling system uses 2 cooper heatpipes. Also the board’s VRM is being cooled by a metallic heatsink mounted under the main heatsink.
The airflow is ensured by the two 100mm Propeller Blade fans, each fan features 11 blades, the shape of the blades improves the generated airflow.
This type of fans are usually found on the High-End boards using the Twin Frozr IV cooling system.
On the side we find the manufacturer’s logo.
On the back side the PCB of the Graphics Card is exposed.
This graphics card uses memory manufactured by Elpida with model number W4032BABG-70-F, four (4) of the 8 memory chips are placed on the back of the PCB.
Power delivery on the MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G model is done through two 6-pin PCI-Express power connectors, they are positioned on the right corner of the graphics card.
The SLI connector (Four Way SLI) is positioned in the opposite side of the power connectors.
On the rear of the graphic card we find the following ports:
– 2x DVI (DVI-D, DVI-I)
– 1x HDMI
– 1x Display Port 1.2
5. Testing
The following system was used to test the graphics card:
– Processor: Intel i5 4690K @ 3.
9 GHz
– Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 9 ACK
– RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Tactical
– SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
– HDD: WD Blue 1TB / Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB
– PSU: Antec Edge 550W Gold + InWin GreenMe 700W Bronze
– Display: AOC i2769VM
– Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe White
To test the MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G model, the GeForce 361.43 WHQL driver was used, being the latest Nvidia driver available at the time of writing the review.
All the games used to test the graphics cards are set to their highest quality settings with the resolution 1920 x 1080. Both the games and benchmarks used were run three times.
The software used to measure the temperature and frames per second (FPS) are the following:
– AIDA64 Extreme 5.60.3700
– GPU-Z. 0.8.6
– MSI Afterburner 4.1.1
The overclocking has been done using the default fan settings.
Each graphic card overclocks differently, thus the results obtained in the review can differ.
In the case of the MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G model, it achieved a maximum overclock of 1352MHz Base Clock and 2103MHz Memory.
The test results are as follows:
Unigine Valley Benchmark 1.0
Unigine Valley Benchmark 1.0 Score
Grand Theft Auto V
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Tomb Raider 2013
Temp. Performance
The power consumption of the graphics cards is measured at the wall socket, the graphics card being powered by a separated Power Supply. The PSU in question consumes 10W.
The noise level was measured at three different distances from the fans (10cm, 20cm, 30cm.) the noise was measured with a margin of error of ± 5 db.
Sound Performance: idle
Sound Performance: Full Load
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Final thoughts
The MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G model is a good graphics card meant for users who want a GTX 970 at an acceptable price. The overclocking potential is great in the case of this board, the core reaching a frequency of 1352MHz while the memory reaching 2103MHz.
The main difference between the MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G and MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G is the modes cooling system used by the Armor 2X model. It does its job well however it is not as silent as the Twin Frozr V cooler, the two 100mm fans although efficient do not stop when the system is not heavily used.
Like many GTX 970 boards, the Armor 2X model doesn’t have a backplate which would not only help cool the memory chips but also offer some support for the graphics card.
In conclusion, the MSI GTX 970 Armor X2 4G model is a good graphics card, ideal for users who want a graphics card for all games recently launched
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Previously announced NVIDIA GeForce GTX 9 graphics accelerator70 turned out to be a perfectly balanced device that combines high performance, low power consumption and support for modern technologies.
It is not surprising that almost all interested manufacturers have already released their own version of this adapter, equipping it with proprietary features.
Video card0014 G , which will be discussed in this material, combines the most advanced developments of MSI engineers, including the updated MSI TWIN FROZR V cooling system and the high-quality MSI Military Class 4 element base. light load (MSI Zero Frozr).
Specification:
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MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G |
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Graphics core |
NVIDIA GM204-200-A1 (Maxwell) |
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Technical process, nm |
28 |
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Number of universal shader processors (CUDA cores) |
1664 |
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DirectX 12 (Shader Model 5. |
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Core clock (nominal / in GPU Boost mode), MHz |
«OC» mode |
1140 / 1279 |
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Gaming mode |
1114 / 1253 |
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Silent mode |
1051 / 1178 |
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Memory size, GB |
4 |
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Memory type |
GDDR5 |
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Rated / effective frequency of video memory, MHz |
1753 / 7010 |
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Memory bus width, bit |
256 |
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Internal interface type |
PCI Express 3. |
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Image output interfaces |
1 x HDMI 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x DVI-I 1 x DVI-D |
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Minimum power supply unit, W |
600 |
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Dimensions (according to measurements in our test laboratory), mm |
269 x 141 x 35 (280 x 141) |
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Drivers |
Latest drivers can be downloaded from MSI website or GPU manufacturer website |
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Manufacturer website |
MSI |
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Packaging and Contents
The MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G graphics accelerator is sold in a fairly large package, which is designed in the corporate colors of the MSI GAMING gaming series: black and red.
The front side of the box is decorated with a large image of a dragon, and in the upper right corner there is a recommendation from the famous esports team Fnatic. At the bottom, there are marks about the presence of factory overclocking, as well as the use of the latest cooling system MSI TWIN FROZR V.
The back of the package details the key features of the graphics card: 5% quieter;
Also listed are the minimum system requirements that the manufacturer recommends that you adhere to for optimal graphics card performance.
According to them, the power of the power supply must be at least 600 W with a minimum load capacity of 42 A along the + 12V line. nine0003
Inside the outer decorative package is another cardboard box, in separate sections of which are placed accessories and the graphics accelerator itself. To improve safety during transportation, the video card is additionally reinforced with a soft anti-vibration pad.
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G package includes:
- power adapter;
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- brief instructions;
- disk with software and drivers;
- branded gaming mouse pad.
This kit includes all the accessories you need to get started with your graphics card. The kit includes a power adapter for an 8-pin PCIe cable, which can compensate for the lack of this connector in the power supply. There is even a small bonus in the form of a high-quality mouse pad with an image of the MSI TWIN FROZR V.
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The following set of interfaces is used for image output:
- 1 x HDMI;
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2;
- 1 x DVI-I;
- 1 x DVI-D.
This connector configuration allows you to seamlessly connect one or more digital monitors or TVs. Additionally, using the supplied DVI↔D-Sub adapter, you can connect an analog display.
The following resolutions are supported:
- digital — up to 4096 x 2160;
- analog — up to 2048 x 1536.
Appearance and element base
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G is made on a black printed circuit board, the height of which is 112 mm. At its center is a graphics processor equipped with a protective frame for safer installation and removal of the cooling system.
The power supply subsystem of the novelty is made according to an eight-phase scheme: six phases for the graphics core and two more for the memory chips.
It is built with high quality components conforming to MSI Military Class 4 design. These include Hi-C CAP Tantalum Polymer Capacitors, Solid CAP Solid Capacitors (with a service life of more than 10 years), and high quality ferrite core chokes (their operating temperature is 35°C). lower than standard counterparts, the maximum allowable current is 30% higher and energy efficiency is 20% better). nine0003
The graphics card, which has a claimed power consumption of 148 W, is powered by a PCI Express x16 slot and two additional connectors: 6-pin and 8-pin. The heat pipes of the cooling system located nearby, although slightly difficult to connect and disconnect these connectors, do not cause serious inconvenience.
The PCB also has two NVIDIA SLI bridge connectors that allow you to combine two to four video cards for joint graphics processing. This configuration is also facilitated by the fact that the new MSI TWIN FROZR V cooling system is more compact than the previous generation cooler, and it provides better ventilation when installing multiple graphics accelerators.
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Four of the eight memory chips, as well as several elements of the power subsystem, are placed on the reverse side of the printed circuit board. There is no metal protective frame here, since it is fixed on the front side of the textolite, under the radiator.
The tested model is based on the NVIDIA GM204-200-A1 (Maxwell) graphics chip, which is manufactured using a 28-nm process technology. It consists of 1664 CUDA cores, 64 rasterization units and 104 texture units. The graphics processor operates at a nominal frequency of 1140 MHz and under increased load can dynamically accelerate up to 1279MHz, which corresponds to the «OC» mode from the MSI Gaming App utility.
The video card is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory, which is typed using 8 Samsung K4G41325FC-HC28 chips with a capacity of 512 MB each. Data exchange with the GPU is carried out through a 256-bit bus, the bandwidth of which is 224.4 GB / s.
Cooling system
70 GAMING 4G is equipped with MSI’s proprietary dual-slot cooling system TWIN FROZR V.
According to measurements in our test lab, the length of the video card with the installed CO is 280mm, and the height is 141mm.
There is support for MSI Hybrid Frozr technology, which implies independent adjustment of the fan speed in automatic and manual modes. In the first case, the readings of internal temperature sensors are used for this. They are installed in different areas of the graphics accelerator, which allows the system to estimate the required rotation speed of each turntable. If the GPU temperature does not exceed 50°C, then the fans stop spinning altogether (MSI Zero Frozr technology). Curiously, in 2008, MSI has already used the technology of transferring the cooling system to passive mode. Then it was called «MSI Hybrid Frozr», but did not gain a foothold on the market for a long time. nine0003
Two Power Logic PLD10010S12HH (12 V, 400 mA) 96 mm fans are installed for airflow. Due to the sufficiently large diameter, 90% of the radiator area is blown.
They also support the Torx Fan design, which combines conventional and curved blade shapes to create a more powerful airflow. The inscription «Long life bearing» on the stickers on the back indicates that the turntables are based on plain bearings with increased service life. nine0003
The graphics core is in contact with a large nickel-plated copper pad, which allows better distribution of heat over four nickel-plated heat pipes. Two of them have a diameter of 6 mm, and the other two — 8 mm. The radiator itself has an Airflow Control design: special grooves are located along its edges, which contribute to the correct direction of air flow.
Heat pipes with MSI SuperSU Pipe design are securely soldered to both the heatsink fins and the copper base, which improves the performance of the entire cooling system as a whole. nine0003
To remove heat from the memory chips and elements of the power subsystem, two additional heat sinks are provided, which also act as reinforcing plates (protecting the textolite from deformation).
With automatic fan speed control, in maximum load mode, the temperature of the graphics core did not exceed 60°C. At the same time, the turntables rotated at only 34% of their maximum speed, which corresponds to 754 rpm. CO worked very quietly, almost indistinguishable from the background of other components of the system. Of the unpleasant moments in the tested version, we note the high-frequency squeak of the throttles during the execution of gaming benchmarks. At the same time, it was noticeable only in a relatively quiet environment and under significant loads. It is possible that this feature is unique to this test sample. nine0003
Forcing the fan speed to maximum (2263 rpm) lowered the GPU temperature to 45°C. The noise at the same time, although it rose to an average level, still remained acceptable for long-term work at the computer.
After switching to idle mode, the voltage of the graphics core automatically decreased, and its temperature did not exceed 39°C.
At the same time, the cooler worked in a passive mode, that is, it was absolutely silent. This is due to the support of the aforementioned MSI Zero Frozr technology. nine0003
Testing
The new generation of flagships based on Maxwell. Big test GeForce GTX 970 and MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G review — Articles and Reviews with new Twin Frozr V cooling system.
The card comes in a medium-sized box with a stylized dragon on the front. nine0003
Supplied small:
- DVI/D-Sub adapter;
- software disc;
- instructions.
The newcomer looks more impressive than its predecessors. In the sharp curves of the black body with red accents, something furious and powerful can be traced, evoking distant associations with sports cars. The associations are not accidental, since it was in the automotive field that the designers drew inspiration for the body of the new Twin Frozr. nine0003
Thick heat pipes stick out from under the casing.
On the side there is an illuminated white MSI logo with a dragon.
Fans with unusual shapes are also noteworthy, which we will discuss in more detail later. The connectors on the left side are partially covered by a small visor.
Part of the memory chips is placed on the reverse side of the board. The power connectors are flipped up, making it easy to connect the appropriate cables.
The configuration of the interface connectors on the rear panel is as follows: DisplayPort, HDMI and two DVI. nine0003
Conclusions
The release of the GeForce GTX 970/980 marked the beginning of the dominance of the new Maxwell architecture. The new graphics solutions show performance improvements over their predecessors while reducing power consumption and consequently reducing heat and noise. Such a transition to a new series with an improvement in all consumer qualities is implemented while maintaining the current 28-nm process technology, which is even unusual. This looks especially impressive against the backdrop of the evolution of AMD graphics, when the transition from Tahiti to Hawaii made the issue of cooling especially acute.
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We’ll put aside exact estimates for the GeForce 980 until the corresponding review of this video card. Now let’s make a verdict on the GeForce GTX 970. In terms of its performance, this card occupies an intermediate position between the GeForce GTX 780 and GeForce GTX 780 Ti, and is closer to the older model. There are also rare exceptions. In two applications, the new product turned out to be slightly weaker than the GeForce GTX 780, but in nine applications out of 17 the gap from the GeForce GTX 780 Ti is less than 5%, and in one game the result is even higher. In other cases, the gap from the old flagship is larger, but almost always it is easily covered by overclocking. Compared to competitors from AMD, the novelty has an advantage over the Radeon R9290 in 10 applications out of 17, in five cases their results are as close as possible — one is slightly worse in minimum fps, but better in average, or vice versa.
The performance of the GeForce 970 is closer to the level of the Radeon R9 290X — it is possible to bypass this competitor only in four tests, but often the gap behind it is negligible.
The power consumption of the GeForce GTX 970 is very low for this class of video cards. Even in overclocking, the new product is more economical than older models, which means it is colder and quieter, although the performance is at the same level and higher. nine0003
The MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming 4G deserves special praise. Thanks to the updated and improved Twin Frozr V cooling system, this video card has simply amazing thermal and noise performance. Fans at a speed of 1000 rpm are not audible, and the heating is very modest. Even when overclocked, the card remains quiet and cold. The acceleration itself is pretty good. 1.5 GHz on the core is impressive. Relative to the face value, this is about 20%. With memory, it is somewhat more difficult due to the high initial frequencies, but we also managed to increase its frequency by 13%.