The discrepancy comes from there : heavy game load in closed case VS light game load on test bench.
The backplate isn't used to dissipate heat from any PCB component. So removing it actually helps reduce a bit the VRM temperature !
Anyway, Tom's didn't actually look at the VRM...
Gaming doesn't mean much, there are huge power load differences between games.
My understanding is that Tom's gaming loop is actually Unigine Heaven. This test is kind of tessellation bound on the Fury X which reduces the power load (~220W).
Well usually when we simply talk about VRM, we mean power stage as a whole, not really a specific component of the power stage. I guess it's the same for most tech medias.
I have to disagree about your analysis however. First what you think you identify as the 6 VRMs on the right of the hot...
Are you really talking about my IR pictures ???
http://www.hardware.fr/articles/937-8/temperatures-nuisances-sonores.html
I know how to use my IR camera (we were actually the first to introduce IR imaging in graphic cards reviews in 2008 or 2009), how to make sure my results are correct and...
Hi,
I usually stay away from answering back to such kind words; everybody is free to have an opinion about our work. However in this particular case, an answer appears to be required as it seems the exact same bullshit about our thermal tests is spreading on many forums (which I'd say is...
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