MSI RX 470 Gaming X 8G Review

The tests were performed in a controlled air conditioned room with temperatures maintained at a constant 21c – 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 Rise Of The Tomb Raider for 90 minutes and measuring the peak temperature. We also have included Furmark results, recording maximum temperatures throughout a 10 minute stress test. All fan settings were left on automatic.

MSI have opted for a less aggressive profile and temperatures peak around 71c when under the synthetic duress of the FurMark stress test. When gaming the card holds the temperature steady at 65c.

The fans only spin between 800 and 900 rpm under this synthetic load!

Without a backplate we measured some very high temperatures on the rear of the PCB, close to 100c. MSI take note.

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