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The tests were performed in a controlled air conditioned room with temperatures maintained at a constant 25c – 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.
As this is a reference card, we didn't expect different results after our launch day review. With two cards in the system, the temperatures peak around 88c under Furmark load, although the fans are working slightly harder to compensate for increased ambient temperatures.
One of these cards is expensive enough, cant believe anyone would need two of these !
not much of a deal to make me want HIS over anyone else. XFX card looks by far the best. surprised they beat sapphire out of the block with a modified card.
What are HIS like for warranty terms in the UK? Some of these far east brands have little support in UK.
the problem is the UK pricing is all over the place. between £440 and £540 and most of them are reference designs. get the cheapest card I say if you want one./
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-176-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=938
best value card, if you dont need a company sticker on it 🙂