Sapphire HD6870 Dual Fan Overclock Edition Review (with Dirt 3)

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.

The dual fan cooler is not only quiet, but it maintains temperatures under 70c in our 25c environment when gaming. When pushed harder with the synthetic stress test Furmark, temperatures rise to 76c. Bonus points for Sapphire for this particular design.

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