NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 980 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Silver/Black

Name: NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 980 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Silver/Black
Brand: NVIDIA
SKU: 9855141
Rating: 4.8 (148 reviews)

Model: 9001G4012500000

SKU: 9855141

This item is no longer available in new condition. See similar items below

Key Specs
- Maximum Resolution: 4096 x 2160 (The highest display resolution that the graphics card(s) can support.)
- Product Height: 4.376 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 10.5 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Often referred to as a graphics card, a graphics processing unit (GPU) is the electronic circuitry responsible for manipulating and processing computer graphics/images and accelerating video decoding. Ultimately, a powerful GPU will provide a boost for anything involving visuals, including games, graphic design, and video editing.)
General
- Product Name: GeForce GTX 980 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card
- Brand: NVIDIA
- GPU Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA
- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Often referred to as a graphics card, a graphics processing unit (GPU) is the electronic circuitry responsible for manipulating and processing computer graphics/images and accelerating video decoding. Ultimately, a powerful GPU will provide a boost for anything involving visuals, including games, graphic design, and video editing.)
- Model Number: 9001G4012500000
Performance
- Cooling System: Fan (A computer's CPU generates heat while operating and requires a cooling system to keep internal components functioning properly. Air cooling uses fans to draw in cool air and exhaust hot air, while liquid cooling uses coolant-filled tubes and water blocks to regulate internal temperature more efficiently.)
Display
- Maximum Resolution: 4096 x 2160 (The highest display resolution that the graphics card(s) can support.)
Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows
Dimensions
- Product Height: 4.376 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 10.5 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 2.29 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 850438005722

Bring gameplay to life with this NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics card, which features a wide range of NVIDIA technologies, including NVIDIA G-Sync and Dynamic Super Resolution, for lush visuals. NVIDIA ShadowPlay allows you to preserve gaming moments.

Powered by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics processing unit (GPU): With 1126MHz base clock and 1216MHz boost clock speeds to help meet the requirements of a variety of games.
4GB GDDR5 (256-bit) on-board memory: With 2048 CUDA processing cores provides the memory needed to recreate game visuals with striking realism.
PCI Express 3.0 interface: Provides compatibility with a range of systems.
NVIDIA SLI-ready: Transmits synchronization, display and pixel data for reliable connection between GPUs (additional graphics cards not included).
NVIDIA CUDA technology: Harnesses the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to optimize computing performance.
NVIDIA G-Sync technology: Offers smooth, low-latency gameplay. Dynamic Super Resolution technology provides a 4K experience on a 1080p display.
NVIDIA SHIELD-ready: So you can stream PC games. NVIDIA GameStream enables portable gameplay, while GeForce Experience and NVIDIA ShadowPlay let you record and share important gaming moments.
NVIDIA technologies: Include GameWorks, Adaptive Vertical Sync, Surround and more for enhanced visuals.
OpenGL 4.4 and OpenCL support: To help meet the needs of OpenGL API and GPGPU computing.
Dual-link DVI-I, HDMI 2.0 and 3 DisplayPort 1.2 outputs: Enable flexible connectivity.

Whats Included

GeForce GTX 980 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card
Driver DVD, NVIDIA sticker
Owner's manual

Q: Where is this item located?

A: This item, when installed, is located inside the PC affixed to the motherboard.

Customers are saying

Customers admire the GeForce GTX 980 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card's high performance, excellent price-to-performance ratio, and ease of installation. Many appreciate the card's ability to deliver smooth gameplay at high frame rates and resolutions. However, some users note that the card can run warm and is quite large, requiring a spacious computer case. The cooling system is a point of concern for some customers.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

Customer Images

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
After 2 exchanges - I got a good one!
Hi, I'm a PC enthusiast that reads all the latest reviews and technical analysis on the latest Graphics Cards, CPU's, Motherboards and various PC pieces parts. I have multiple systems that I use for Video Editing, General Business, Competitive Gaming and Streaming. When it came time to upgrade from my dual NVIDIA GTX-760's setup in SLI on my gaming system, I decided to buy a Reference NVIDIA GTX-980 from Best Buy. I understand that all the non-reference designs generally have better air cooling, but I went with the Reference Card because it can be upgraded to a water block and it looks cools with the programaable flashing green "GEFORCE GTX" logo. According to multiple reviews and videos, the NVIDIA Reference GTX-980 is supposed to be stable at 1500Mhz on the GPU Boost Clock and 8000Mhz on the Memory Clock with the Voltage set to standard default. It is also recommended that you use a custom fan curve set on Auto to keep the GPU Temp at no higher than 70C-72C. The GTX-980's were all brand new and factory sealed from Best Buy. I had to drive around to different Best Buy locations and exchange 2 times until I found a GTX-980 that was stable at 1500Mhz GPU and 8000Mhz Memory. The Third card that I tested was perfect and is performing a little above what the reviews and tests outline in their Benchmarking tests. The good news is that the people working at Best Buy Customer service were all very nice and prompt. In each instance, my exchange took less than 5 minutes and I was out the door. 18 months same as cash on the Best Buy card is also a great deal. The Bad News is that NVIDIA needs to get their act together and extensively test their GTX-980's to make sure they can hit their Max performance levels before they get released to retail outlets. In a couple of months, I'm planning on buying a 2nd Reference GTX-980 from Best Buy to run dual cards in SLI. I hope that I get a good one the first time. I hope I don't have to drive all over the place again. Crossing my fingers. :)
Posted 10 years ago by GeorgeCee
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nvidia GTX980
This is a well made video card. Operation noise is very low while maintaining performance. System heat did not increase while running games. My system has an Asus Maximus VII Hero with a 4th gen 4790K 4.00 Ghz 1150. Running BF4 produced 165-200 fps as well as every other game or app I tried. Titian Fall would only produce 60 fps at best not sure why but I do think it is the card because other users were reporting the same problem. The digital download was based on a email after purchase and you may not receive it, not to worry. What you must do at this point is call BestBuy Customer Support and have them contact the Digital Download Dept. and retrieve your software key number, have them also email you the number in case your hand writing is as poor as mine. Now you will have to do a little more work and find the web location on NVidia's web site. NVidia's site allows you to reclaim the number which will give you another number with a link to claim and download the digital content on the manufactures site. I would rate the digital portion of this transaction with just a star because the email failed to arrive and both BestBuy and NVidia support did not understand how to deal with each other when I purchased the card, however I was early and most of that is now fixed. Overall the cards performance is outstanding and that's what I wanted in the first place.
Posted 11 years ago by Arfnox
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great
price break awesome card does what it suppose to. look great runs fast etc
Posted 9 years ago by zerosix