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ATI Radeon X700 Pro Roundup
[Abstract]
The Midrange Sweet SpotJust recently we brought you a RADEON X800 PRO Shootout targeting upgraders on the AGP platform and continuing our Shootout plans, this article is tailored for people ass...
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Temperature Testing
All testing was conducted in our test lab's air-conditioned environment where the still air temperature remains constant at 22 degrees Celsius. Using our thermal probes, we took temperature readings in five areas:- near the VPU core, directly behind the VPU, power transistors, forward and rear facing memory components, while running some of the more intensive tests. The results of these were compiled and plotted on the graph below and arranged in ascending order of the graphics card's recorded temperature.
Expecting HIS to top the charts? With the card's immense Arctic Cooling solution, we would have expected that as well. However, the humble Sapphire Hybrid RADEON X700 PRO stole the top spot hands down. Inspecting the card's cooler, we can't help but notice its simple solution, but that was all it needed to trump HIS in the cooling department. However, it's not a quiet cooler along with many of the other contestants in this shootout. The HIS card coming in a close 2nd place is able to give you both cool and quiet operation.
Gigabyte's GV-RX70P256V is definitely the stealthiest among all the cards in the shootout, but it is better suited for chassis with good airflow to prevent head buildup within the system.
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