ASUS TURBO GTX 970 TURBO 4 GB GDDR5 256 bit
Key Specifications:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| GPU / Architecture | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 — Maxwell (GM204) |
| CUDA Cores | 1,664 |
| Base Clock | ~ 1,088 MHz |
| Boost Clock | ~ 1,228 MHz |
| Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Interface / Bus Width | 256-bit |
| Effective Memory Clock | ~ 7.01 Gbps |
| Memory Bandwidth | ~ 224 GB/s |
| TDP / Power Draw | ~ 148 W |
| Power Connector | 1 × 8-pin PCIe |
| Outputs | 1 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI, 2 × DVI (DVI-I & DVI-D) |
| Length / Size | ~ 264 mm (≈ 10.4 in), dual-slot form factor |
Key Specifications:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| GPU / Architecture | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 — Maxwell (GM204) |
| CUDA Cores | 1,664 |
| Base Clock | ~ 1,088 MHz |
| Boost Clock | ~ 1,228 MHz |
| Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Interface / Bus Width | 256-bit |
| Effective Memory Clock | ~ 7.01 Gbps |
| Memory Bandwidth | ~ 224 GB/s |
| TDP / Power Draw | ~ 148 W |
| Power Connector | 1 × 8-pin PCIe |
| Outputs | 1 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI, 2 × DVI (DVI-I & DVI-D) |
| Length / Size | ~ 264 mm (≈ 10.4 in), dual-slot form factor |
Highlights & Strengths:
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Overclocked version (“OC”) gives higher base & boost clocks than reference, so better out-of-box performance.
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“Turbo” model has a blower-style cooler; this helps exhaust hot air out of the case rather than re-circulating it.
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4 GB GDDR5 is decent for many 1080p gaming titles, and for older or less demanding games can still give good frame rates.
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Strong texture and pixel throughput thanks to 1,664 CUDA cores, 104 TMUs, and 56 ROPs.
Limitations:
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4 GB VRAM may be limiting for newer games with high-resolution textures or at high/ultra settings, especially at resolutions beyond 1080p.
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The blower cooler tends to be louder under heavy load compared to multi-fan open air designs.
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Older architecture (Maxwell) so lacks newer NVIDIA features like DLSS 2/3 improvements, more efficient ray tracing etc.
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Needs a good PSU (recommended 450-500 W or more for whole system) because of ~148 W load.
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