VTX3D HD6870 X2 Review

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.

While Furmark is not a real world application, it is interesting to include in reviews as it can overload a graphics card higher than any game currently on the market. In this regard, the Furmark figure is only included as a point of reference, almost a ‘possible future' situation with a yet unreleased game.

A single HD6870 card can run hot, and the VTX3D HD6870 X2 peaks around 85/86c when gaming which is relatively hot. Furmark loads the card to around 100C and we were concerned that if we left it running long that possible damage could be caused. It certainly isn't a cool running board, not by any stretch of the imagination.

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