MSI GE62 2QD (Apache) 029UK Review

1. Introduction2. MSI GE62 2QD (Apache) (Packing and Accessories)3. MSI GE62 2QD (Apache)4. High Res Gallery5. Testing Methodology and Configuration6. SiSoft Sandra7. Cinebench R11.5 64 bit8. Cinebench R159. 3DMark 1110. 3DMark11. SSD & HDD Performance12. USB 3.0 Bandwidth Testing13. HD Encoding14. Tomb Raider15. Grid AutoSport16. Metro Last Light Redux17. Total War Rome: Emperor Edition18. Grand Theft Auto V19. Thermal Dynamics/IR Thermometer Readings20. Acoustics Performance21. Battery Performance22. Closing Thoughts23. View All Pages

We measure from a distance of around 1 meter from the closed chassis and 4 foot from the ground to mirror a real world situation. Ambient noise in the room measures close to the limits of our sound meter at 28dBa.

Why do this? Well this means we can eliminate secondary noise pollution in the test room and concentrate on only the video card. It also brings us slightly closer to industry standards, such as DIN 45635.

KitGuru noise guide

10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refrigerator
50dBA – Normal Conversation
60dBA – Laughter
70dBA – Vacuum Cleaner or Hairdryer
80dBA – City Traffic or a Garbage Disposal
90dBA – Motorcycle or Lawnmower
100dBA – MP3 player at maximum output
110dBA – Orchestra
120dBA – Front row rock concert/Jet Engine
130dBA – Threshold of Pain
140dBA – Military Jet takeoff/Gunshot (close range)
160dBA – Instant Perforation of eardrum

The dual fan system is very capable, and it never has to spin that high to keep the system cool. The choice of GTX960M helps the situation, as the GTX970M requires more adequate cooling.

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