Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 User Manual

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Installing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics
card hardware involves opening up your
computer. Follow all of the safety instructions
provided here to ensure that there is no damage
to you, your computer, or the graphics board.
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, always follow basic
safety precautions.
Note: All hardware must be installed prior to installation of
the drivers.
> Remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main
source before installation.
> Do not operate this product near water or when your hands or
body are wet.
> Do not place this product on soft surfaces that could block the
ventilation slots and cause overheating.
> Do not place this product near a heating register or radiator.
> Place this product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage
to this product may result if it falls.
> Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place
this product where a person can step or trip on the power cord.
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Specifications

General

Architecture	Maxwell
CUDA Cores	1664
Base Clock	1050 MHz
Boost Clock	1178 MHz
Memory	4 GB GDDR5
Memory Interface	256-bit
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s
TDP	145 W
GPU	GM204
DirectX Support	12
OpenGL Support	4.5
Shader Model	5.0
Maximum Digital Resolution	5120x3200
Maximum Display Outputs	4
HDCP Support	Yes
Recommended Power Supply	500 W
Outputs	1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 2 x DVI
PCI Express Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
SLI Support	Yes
Power Connectors	1 x 6-pin, 1 x 8-pin