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MSI Z77A-G45 & Lightning GTX680 Review

Allan 'Zardon' Campbell December 19, 2012 Featured Tech Reviews, Graphics, Motherboard

The tests were performed in a controlled air conditioned room with temperatures maintained at a constant 24c – 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 cooler on the Lightning GTX680 is exceptional. When gaming it barely breaks a sweat, running at under 60c.

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4 comments

  1. Xtreme
    December 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Thats a very good value for money mobo. I didnt have a good experience with my last MSI board however so went back to ASUS.

  2. EsOne
    December 19, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    id love a GTX680 for my system, reckon they might drop to £199 in January? :p

  3. Mannucuna
    December 19, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I need to upgrade my motherboard, its a Z68 and its flaky. one of the first out and my SATA ports are becoming tempremental 🙁

  4. meceil
    December 21, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Great post. I have read this article. This article is really informative. I will be grateful if you continue this in future. Many people will be benefited from your writing.

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