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MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

A 242 mm RTX 4070 variant with a conventional 8-pin power connection.

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The decision

This VENTUS 2X 12G OC is worth considering when its size and power connection suit an existing build. Compare local price, warranty and application performance with the 4070 SUPER and 5070; do not assume old inventory is automatically a bargain.

Consider it when

  • A case that accommodates this exact 242 mm board and a workload appropriate for 12 GB VRAM.
  • A graphics upgrade where retaining a suitable existing PSU and cabling reduces the total cost.

Look again when

  • Projects that already exceed a 12 GB device-memory budget, or older stock without a meaningful overall saving.

THE SPACE IT NEEDS

Make room for the whole card

242 mmBody length
Original dimension guide. The primary dimension is scaled; other geometry is schematic.
Card length
242mm
Card height
125mm
Card thickness
43mm

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Non-SUPER has a different connector

This catalog model uses one 8-pin connection and 200 W published card power. The similarly sized VENTUS 4070 SUPER uses a 16-pin input; do not transfer its cable assumptions to this card.

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Published specifications

12 GB GDDR6X; PCIe 4.0; 242 × 125 × 43 mm; 200 W; one 8-pin power connector; manufacturer recommends 650 W PSU.

BrandMSI
Exact modelGeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
Published power rating200 W — Manufacturer power consumption
GPU length242 mm
GPU height125 mm
GPU thickness43 mm
GPU power connectors1 × PCIe 8-pin
Manufacturer PSU recommendation650 W; check the whole system and cables

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A different choice worth checking

MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12G VENTUS 2X OCThe 4070 SUPER VENTUS 2X OC fits a 242 mm board into the comparison, with 12 GB memory and a 16-pin input. Compare it with the RTX 5070 on actual application results and delivered cost; the same memory capacity does not mean the same behavior.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G VENTUS 2X OCThe 236 mm VENTUS 2X OC may solve a length constraint, but its 50 mm thickness and power-cable space still need attention. Compare it with the larger GIGABYTE 5070 variant on fit, noise evidence, warranty and actual price rather than GPU name alone.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16GBThe PULSE RX 9070 is worth comparing when a 16 GB Radeon fits your software and the non-XT board makes the system easier to house and cool. Decide between it and the XT using actual workload evidence and the complete upgrade cost.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗

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