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XFX R9 280 Black OC Edition Review

The tests were performed in a controlled air conditioned room with temperatures maintained at a constant 24c – a comfortable environment for the majority of people reading this. Idle temperatures were measured after sitting at the desktop for 30 minutes. Load measurements were acquired by playing Crysis Warhead for 30 minutes and measuring the peak temperature. We also have included Furmark results, recording maximum temperatures throughout a 30 minute stress test. All fan settings were left on automatic.
temps

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The XFX cooler is fantastic, holding gaming temperatures at 60c under load. This rises to 68c when tasked with the synthetic load of Furmark.
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VRM temperatures show 90c and 78c when stressed in Furmark. These drop to around 86c and 75c when gaming.

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3 comments

  1. What kind of VRM temps did you get with this card? I’m a little worried as after just 5 mins of Furmark with stock settings my card has VRM temps of 99 degrees.

  2. Hi dav, I meant to add that in. have done now on the temperature page.