MSI R9 280 Gaming v PNY GTX760 XLR8 – £185 shootout

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.

Not surprisingly, the MSI Twin Frozr IV is the better cooler – peaking at 71c when gaming.

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