EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC & FTW+
The World's Most Efficient GPU + Air Cooler
The new generation of EVGA GeForce GTX 970s have arrived with the SSC and FTW+. These enhanced models offer improved cooling, double BIOS support, new display output configuration and 6 power phases for robust overclocking support. The FTW+ model even has an included backplate.
These new cards also feature EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling that features optimized swept fan blades, double ball bearings and an extreme low power motor. The EVGA ACX 2.0 cooler offers more air flow, with less power, unlocking additional power for the GPU.
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EVGA GeForce GTX 970
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1216 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1367 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
- Quick Switch Dual BIOS
- 1.215v+ Voltage Boost
- dB Inverter
- Memory MOSFET Cooling Plate
- Optimized Power Target
- Straight Heat Pipes
- Backplate Included
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1190 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1342 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
- Quick Switch Dual BIOS
- 1.215v+ Voltage Boost
- dB Inverter
- Memory MOSFET Cooling Plate
- Optimized Power Target
- Straight Heat Pipes
Specs
Core
- CUDA Cores: 1664
- Base Clock: 1050 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1178 MHz
- Bus: PCIe 3.0
- 2-way, 3-way SLI Ready
Memory
- Memory Detail: 4096 MB GDDR5
- Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz
- Memory Speed: 0.28 ns
- Memory Bandwidth: 224.3 GB/s
Key Features
- NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
- NVIDIA MFAA Technology
- NVIDIA GameWorks Technology
- NVIDIA GameStream Technology
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Ready
- NVIDIA SHIELD Ready
- Microsoft DirectX 12
- NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0
- NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
- NVIDIA Surround Technology
- NVIDIA SLI Ready
- NVIDIA CUDA Technology
- OpenGL 4.4 Support
- OpenCL Support
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI-I
- PCI Express 3.0
- EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
- Quick Switch Dual BIOS
- 1.215v+ Voltage Boost
- dB Inverter
- Memory MOSFET Cooling Plate
- Optimized Power Target
- Straight Heat Pipes
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC & FTW+ Features
The new EVGA GeForce GTX 970 is powered by the next-generation NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, giving you incredible performance, unmatched power efficiency, and cutting-edge features.
Maxwell is the most advanced GPU architecture ever made, designed to be the engine of next-generation gaming. Inspired by light, it was designed to solve some of the most complex lighting and graphics challenges in visual computing. For the first time, gaming GPUs can dynamically render indirect light using the new VXGI (Voxel Global Illumination technology). Scenes are significantly more lifelike as light interacts more realistically in the game environment.
dBi – dB Noise Inverter
Fans only run when necessary, and turn off during idle. This means the EVGA card is completely silent when not gaming!
QSD BIOS – Quick Switch Dual BIOS
Multiple integrated BIOSes allow you to tweak and troubleshoot with ease. The secondary BIOS also has an alternate fan curve, allowing for ultimate cooling performance.
MMCP – Memory MOSFET Cooling Plate
Full size cooling base plate makes contact with GPU memory and MOSFETs, reducing memory temperature up to 14% and MOSFET temperature up to 48%.
OPT – Optimized Power Target
The power target is precisely tuned for the perfect balance of thermal, power and performance, offering 33% more power over reference.
SHP – Straight Heat Pipes
Triple 8mm straight heat pipes offer 6% better heat dissipation than bent heat pipes with reduced thermal resistance.
EVGA Backplate (FTW+)
The FTW+ model includes an EVGA backplate that looks great and improves PCB strength.
Incredible Speed and Power Efficiency
Maxwell is the world's fastest GPU and the GTX 970 offers the most advanced performance in its class. Each delivers 2x the performance of previous-generation cards, bringing new gaming experiences to virtual reality, HD, and ultra-resolution 4K displays.
Stunning Graphics
Exclusive GeForce technologies make games look and perform at their best. New Voxel Global Illumination accelerates dynamic lighting effects to offer a truly cinematic experience.
Dynamic Super Resolution Technology
Enable the detail of 4K monitors, on a 1080P display. DSR produces smoother images by rendering a game at a high resolution, then downscaling it to the native resolution of the display using advanced filtering.
Super-Smooth and Stutter-Free
GeForce GTX 970 cards support tear-free, super-fast NVIDIA G-Sync monitor display technology, including 4K. Together, these technologies provide the most immersive and competitive gaming experiences possible.
New Ways to Game
NVIDIA Maxwell is a breakthrough architecture for next-generation gaming experiences, including visual reality, 4K and 4K Surround. Plus, you can record your greatest gaming moments in 4K with NVIDIA ShadowPlay to share with friends. You can even stream PC games from your GeForce GTX rig to an NVIDIA SHIELD device with NVIDIA GameStream to play anywhere.
EVGA ACX 2.0 Cooling
EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling is a breakthrough. We did a full redesign on the motor, from improved magnets, to changing how the internals are designed to help reduce acoustic noise from the fan. Furthermore, ACX 2.0 drastically lowers fan power consumption, unlocking additional power for the GPU. Learn more about ACX 2.0 here.
Award Winning EVGA Warranty
It's no surprise that the EVGA warranty is often regarded as the best in the industry. With EVGA's warranty, the graphics card is fully covered under the Warranty term, no matter who owns it. Learn more here.
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC & FTW+ ACX 2.0
The World's Most Efficient Air Cooler
Most graphics card manufacturers only focus on one aspect when designing their cooling solution and neglect all other aspects of the fan design and heatsink. With EVGA ACX 2.0, we focused on the details that make a real difference, not just marketing jargon.
In fact, did you know that the power consumption of a fan can directly affect your overclocking ability? Modern NVIDIA graphics cards have a maximum power ceiling that takes into account the fan power consumption, meaning the lower the power consumption from the fan, the more power available for the GPU! Triple fan coolers from competitors increase power consumption, thereby lowering your maximum overclocking headroom. When it comes to graphics cards cooling, less is more!
Back to basics for improved efficiency.
We did a full redesign on the motor, from improved magnets, to changing how the internals are designed to help reduce acoustic noise from the fan. Furthermore we also increased the fan blade count, which creates higher pressure allowing the heatsink and fan to cool better without needing to increase the motor speed and increase noise levels. This will help reduce the temperatures of the card and keep the fan noise down, increasing the lifespan of the card; all of this frees up additional power for overclocking.
Fan Blade Quality
- 11 fan blades increase CFM and static pressure
- Swept Fan Design to Reduce Fan Noise Level
- Low Profile
Fan Motor Quality
- Improved magnets allow for 150RPM max increase
- 3 Phase / 6 Slot Design Improves Efficiency
- Increased Silicon Steel increases magnet strength
What this means to you
- 26% Lower GPU Temperature*
- 36% Quieter*
- 250% Lower Fan Power Consumption*
- 400% Longer Lifespan**
*vs reference cooler
**vs competitor dual fan cooling solution
ACX 2.0 Performance at Fixed Acoustic (36dB)
| ACX 2.0 | ACX | Competitor 3 Fan | Reference | Result | |
| Fan RPM | 2000 | 2300 | 2900 | 2550 | ACX 2.0 Lowest RPM! |
| Power Consumption (W) | 0.92W | 2.05W | 2.66W | 1.45W | ACX 2.0 Lowest Power! |
| GPU Temperature | 64C | 66C | 68C | 87C | ACX 2.0 Lowest GPU Temperature! |
ACX 2.0 Performance at Fixed Acoustic (47dB)
| ACX 2.0 | ACX | Competitor 3 Fan | Reference | Result | |
| Fan RPM | 2900 | 3300 | 4200 | 3800 | ACX 2.0 Lowest RPM! |
| Power Consumption (W) | 2.65W | 6.10W | 9.60W | 3.95W | ACX 2.0 Lowest Power! |
| GPU Temperature | 58C | 58C | 62C | 68C | ACX 2.0 Lowest GPU Temperature! |
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC & FTW+ Software
The EVGA award winning software has been further improved in the latest versions. EVGA PrecisionX 16 brings a major revamp to the software with a new GUI, new voltage controls, pixel clock control and much more. Check out what all the buzz is about by downloading the latest software from EVGA... for FREE!
EVGA OC Scanner X is a free stress test utility, allowing you to test various aspects of your card with a variety of tests. This application even has a built in artifact detector that will notify you if any faults are found!
EVGA PrecisionX – Redesigned to harness the power of GPU Boost 2.0, EVGA PrecisionX sets another baseline for what overclocking software should be. Learn more and download it below!
Key Features
- GPU and Memory Frequency/Clock Offset
- Temperature Target Control
- Pixel Clock Overclocking
- Robust monitoring allowing ingame, system tray and/or Logitech LCD monitoring
- In game screenshot hotkey, supports BMP, PNG and JPG formats
EVGA OC Scanner X – Featuring a brand new look and layout, this popular application has been updated to show all of the GeForce GTX 970 SSC & FTW+ vitals. Learn more and download it here.
Key Features
- Built-in stress tester to find and report artifacts
- Benchmark function to quickly test your performance
- CPU Burn In Module
- Built-in log functionality
