Asus R9 285 STRIX 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.

The Strix cooler on the R9 285 doesn't activate until load temperatures hit around 55c. The fans spin very slowly (sometimes registering only 200 rpm). At 58c load they begin to spin up to maintain the default thermal curve. By 60c they are spinning at 1,300 rpm. When gaming – the fans spin around 1,700 rpm to hold a temperature around 63c.

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