GTX 970 ITX from Gigabyte

[RASQ]

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When the GTX 980 and GTX 970 from Nvidia came along we were very impressed with, among other things, the low TDPs. Now, it seems that thanks to the 145 W TDP of the GTX 970, Gigabyte has been inspired to build a Mini-ITX variant. Yes, you read that right: Gigabyte built a Mini-ITX GTX 970. Its model number is GV-N970IXOC-4GD.

 

So what did Gigabyte sacrifice to make this happen? The truth is, not a whole lot. Presumably, the VRM circuitry isn't as elaborate, and the cooler certainly isn't either, but the card is still overclocked, running at 1076 MHz Base with a Boost clock of 1216 MHz. Reference GTX 970's run at 1051 MHz and Boost at 1178 MHz. It's not much of an overclock, but it's enough to show that Gigabyte has faith in its design. It is powered by a single 8-pin PCI-Express power connector.

 

 

As a fan of mITX I think this is pretty awesome. I figured someone would do it sooner or later but I didn't think we would hear about it this soon. I might have bought one if I hadn't just ordered a Node 304 with plenty of room for a bigger card.

[Real_PhillBert]

Not attaching a pic should be a crime...

 

[snowComet]

This is awesome!!!!!!!

Although I want a 980 version as well B)

[Anthony10]

Now put it in a laptop for god sake!

[Polyvalent]

I've been planning on a mini itx build soon, and this will be the card that makes me go through with it.

[The Crazed Child]

I'm speechless

[Victorious Secret]

So this would take a PSU of what to run in SLI...600W? 650W? 

 

[RASQ]

So this would take a PSU of what to run in SLI...600W? 650W? 

 

It uses a single 8-pin power connector. That means it can draw up to 225 watts. It will probably never get that high unless you overclock as high as you can and run a benchmark. 450 for the GPUs + 200 for an i5 and everything else sounds reasonable to me as long as the PSU is a trusted brand. Couldn't hurt to go with a 750w though just to be safe.

[TheRetiredSlave]

It uses a single 8-pin power connector. That means it can draw up to 225 watts. It will probably never get that high unless you overclock as high as you can and run a benchmark. 450 for the GPUs + 200 for an i5 and everything else sounds reasonable to me as long as the PSU is a trusted brand. Couldn't hurt to go with a 750w though just to be safe.

 

200W for an i5?

750 W for a single GPU rig? Even 450 W is plenty, though ~500-600W is generally preferred..

 

750W does allow headroom for SLI in the future, but otherwise you don't really need as much power as the overkill amounts that manufacturers like to recommend. 

 

Edit: NVM, I misread your post and didn't realize that you meant 750W for dual GPUs..

That being said, I don't really know why we're talking about SLI rigs on a topic about an ITX GPU, because ITX cases/boards can only fit one card..

[Yoinkerman]

lol it looks like my 650 ti from zotac.  It's sweet they packed so much juice into a little card.

[Tonylu1595]

Thats so small. Finally I found a something to replace my Gt 430.

[ForsakenLive]

When I saw the reference PCB I know it was a matter of weeks to see the mini ITX stuff show up!

 

I like gigabyte's approach, but a design like the MSI 'ITX' GPUs is more interesting, a hybrid propeller/impeller fan that kicks part of the heat off the back. It certainly more useful on very tiny cases.

[Shalashaska]

And it still has that expanded I/O props to Gigabyte for dropping bombs on the ITX HTPC/Gaming market.

[rashdanml]

Adorable little beast. 

[landon418]

Put it in a Coolermaster 110!      

 

And with this too  :wub:

[Marvzl1357]

As a fan of mITX I think this is pretty awesome

Resisting so hard right now not to make a lame pun....

But omg YES! Seems like legitimately small SFF builds can get some decent love now

[Deli]

Finally got a reason to get a GTX970....

[Silent_Xaxal]

This is amazing. 

 

There are no words.

 

This is amazing.

 

Enjoy your power guys.

 

This is amazing. 

 

:lol:

[silberdrachi]

i dont get how they are able to shrink the heatsink this much and not have cooling issues.

 

Pretty sure the only explanation is magic.

[MasterJV]

Thank you Gigabyte for going with that IO. Just love it. It's basically perfect for enthusiasts with multiple displays.

It kind of surprises me that they could fit all that on that card. Lets see how much of a premium they'll charge for it.

Edit: $329! Great pricing. Looks like they've got a winner on their hands

[wpirobotbuilder]

This is great for SFF PCs, but I still think I'd rather have a single-slot card than an ITX model.

[mvitkun]

i dont get how they are able to shrink the heatsink this much and not have cooling issues.

 

Pretty sure the only explanation is magic.

It isn't shrunk, might be a custom design to lay out some things differently and use space more efficiently but the size is'nt all that different from nvidia reference.

Nvidia has two reference board designs, the full good looking board made for the magnesium alloy heatsink everyone loves, and the short bus board made for cheaper designs with a penis extension.

Here's the pcb for the cheaper one.

That's a photo of the Gainward reference GTX 970

[connorpiper]

Pretty cool. Our systems are getting more efficient and smaller. Better than more powerful. 

[Misanthrope]

Gotta love em petit cards

[VMaxMuffin]

Man that's cool. I'd really like to see a mid-sized one though, like identical to the current wind force but with only 2 fans to make it shorter... unfortunately the 3-fan Windforce is a bit too long for the 250D.

 

Pretty plz