EVGA Launching New And Improved GeForce GTX 970 SSC

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EVGA is now teasing out the promise of the capable GeForce GTX 970 GPU by releasing a newer, cheaper SSC ACX 2.0 model before the year is out.

 

This enhanced GeForce GTX 970 SSC, known as 04G-P4-3975-KR, features the same elevated core clocks and standard memory speed as its short-lived predecessor but is equipped with a newer, more efficient cooler. EVGA says the second-generation SSC, priced at $349.99, or $10 lower than the outgoing model and same as the standard Superclocked, uses an improved heatsink for better heat dispersal that, one would assume, should lead to lower temperatures and associated noise output.

 

In detail, EVGA is upgrading this GTX 970's cooling by using a full-coverage memory and MOSFET cooling plate (MMCP) rather than the partial plate found on the last-generation For The Win (FTW) card. Such a move is claimed to reduce memory temperature by 14 per cent and, probably more relevant to the overclocker, keep the hot-running VRM MOSFETs 48 per cent cooler than on the same card bereft of MMCP technology. The present Superclocked ACX 2.0 card, 04G-P4-2974-KR, also has no such MMCP plate, mind.

 

Further, EVGA says it is now using a trio of 8mm heatpipes that run horizontally across the heatsink instead of the usual U-shaped arrangement found on other models, including the original Superclocked. EVGA believes the straight-across-the-block design offers six per cent better heat dispersal and lower thermal resistance.

 

Harnessing this extra performance potential, the GTX 970 SSC upgrades the circuitry to six power phases while adding 6+8-pin power connectors in concert with an overclocking-friendly Power Target figure higher than on the majority of the competition. This appears to be a card begging to be overclocked to GeForce GTX 980 levels, then.

 

 

 

At this point what is the point of buying a GTX 980 

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Isn't that like.. The third GTX 970 from EVGA and they have like 2 980's too..

Still, new stuff is cool if it is good

[Pugs501]

And I am just sitting here with a EVGA 780 ACX SC

[Jobbe03]

Hopefully they get rid of that god awful blue sticker

[RelentlessAF]

Hopefully they get rid of that god awful blue sticker

Why not just peel it off? You could replace it with something else.

[Pugs501]

Why not just peel it off? You could replace it with something else.

[Jobbe03]

Why not just peel it off? You could replace it with something else.

It shouldn't have been on there to begin with

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It shouldn't have been on there to begin with

I think it looks good tho you can just peel it off if you don't like it. The only thing that's going to be able to see it is the bottom of your case anyways.

[Jobbe03]

I think it looks good tho you can just peel it off if you don't like it. The only thing that's going to be able to see it is the bottom of your case anyways.

compared to the 7xx series it just looks cheap

[SpaghettiCarbonara]

compared to the 7xx series it just looks cheap

 

Because of a little blue sticker? Come on man, there's a billion things you could do to get rid of it.

A bigger issue is the location of the power connectors. Why put them more towards the middle like that? It looks so much better and cleaner with them right on the end.

[SteveGrabowski]

Ah, so that's why the 04G-2974-KR was selling for $340 with free shipping instead of $350 + $6 shipping. Works for me, since I got it for $16 cheaper than normal and since the new one is selling at $360. Nice that if my 2974-KR is a lousy overclocker I can just step up to the 3975-KR.

[Faceman]

I think the GPU will look a lot better without those ugly U shaped heat pipes.

[ilikemacandpc]

But they still haven't moved the dang power connectors to the edge of the card like they SHOULD BE

[Diederik_Gr]

Still no back plate? And the power connector is in a weird spot again, having these things in SLI isn't gonna look pretty.

[Guest Kloaked]

Still no back plate? And the power connector is in a weird spot again, having these things in SLI isn't gonna look pretty.

 

If EVGA doesn't put a backplate on next year's cards (when I'm planning on upgrading) I think I may switch to ASUS or Gigabyte.

 

I know a backplate offers next to nothing but aesthetics, but practically everyone else is doing it but them. Yeah they sell them separately, but geebus the other cards are including it with the purchase.

[Diederik_Gr]

If EVGA doesn't put a backplate on next year's cards (when I'm planning on upgrading) I think I may switch to ASUS or Gigabyte.

 

I know a backplate offers next to nothing but aesthetics, but practically everyone else is doing it but them. Yeah they sell them separately, but geebus the other cards are including it with the purchase.

I may have saved my gtx770 from damage because of the backplate, i once dropped a heat sink on it and it left quite an ugly scratch. Would not have been nice if it had hit the actual video card.

 

But yeah, if you're more careful than me, than a backplate is more for aesthetics. Some say it blocks the airflow of the card above it, but you still get the option to take the backplate off anyway. And covers is where the market seems to be going as windowed cases are becoming more popular, even motherboards get fancy covers nowadays.

[Misanthrope]

Hopefully they get rid of that god awful blue sticker

 

Aye, my asus 290x came without stickers preapplied and looks a hell of a lot less tacky without any stickers, this should be the way to go. Plus to echo Jayz2cents: Put a fucking backplate on it this time

[Victorious Secret]

If EVGA doesn't put a backplate on next year's cards (when I'm planning on upgrading) I think I may switch to ASUS or Gigabyte.

 

I know a backplate offers next to nothing but aesthetics, but practically everyone else is doing it but them. Yeah they sell them separately, but geebus the other cards are including it with the purchase.

 

At the price points of the GTX 970s, a backplate should be a basic feature now. It actually is a deal breaker if I don't get a backplate in the box, for 350 dollars I damn well better get one. 

[OlekKing]

At the price points of the GTX 970s, a backplate should be a basic feature now. It actually is a deal breaker if I don't get a backplate in the box, for 350 dollars I damn well better get one. 

All the 980s apart from the ridiculously expensive Classified, have no backplate as well. Other vendors have them for the same price or less.

They want you to pay freaking 20€ for a backplate + shipping. Ridiculous.

[Victorious Secret]

All the 980s apart from the ridiculously expensive Classified, have no backplate as well. Other vendors have them for the same price or less.

They want you to pay freaking 20€ for a backplate + shipping. Ridiculous.

 

Its the height of greed. Looks wise, I like the simplicity of the EVGA cards but for value, ASUS is kicking their ass. 

[Nowak]

And here I am with a GTX 760 SC... speaking of which, why did I get a backplate with my GTX 760 while EVGA doesn't include one with their 970s and 980s? Makes no sense.

[Woody]

They should go away from SC for superclocked and instead with SDC for Superduperclocked.

[patrickjp93]

Because of a little blue sticker? Come on man, there's a billion things you could do to get rid of it.

A bigger issue is the location of the power connectors. Why put them more towards the middle like that? It looks so much better and cleaner with them right on the end.

Frankly they should be on the left of the card for a linear, clean cable run, but that's just me...

[zacRupnow]

Maybe the pipes will actually contact the GPU this time. GG EVGA

Also there is nothing in the third pipe, look the terminating end is cut off.

[EChondo]

Maybe the pipes will actually contact the GPU this time. GG EVGA

Also there is nothing in the third pipe, look the terminating end is cut off.

I absolutely love how people are still complaining about this when it isn't an issue at all.

 

There is nothing wrong with the design, get over it.