NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card … (Renewed)
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Full Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Model Name | GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| GPU Clock Speed | 1178 megahertz |
| Mfr Part Number | 9001G4012510000-cr |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Graphics Card Ram | 4 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 4 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| Graphics Description | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
| Video Output Interface | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
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