Asus ROG Matrix GTX 980Ti Platinum Edition

The tests were performed in a controlled air conditioned room with temperatures maintained at a constant 23c – 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 cooler on the Asus ROG Matrix GTX 980Ti Platinum Edition performs exceptionally well, holding a sub 60c temperature when gaming.

We install the graphics card into our system and measure temperatures on the back of the PCB with our Fluke Visual IR Thermometer/Infrared Thermal Camera. This is a real world running environment.

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The backplate on the Asus ROG Matrix GTX 980Ti Platinum Edition does an admirable job, holding temperatures around 60c under extended load when gaming.

We found a hotspot beside the SLI connectors, showing the exposed PCB underneath – temperatures held steady at 67c under load.

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