ASUS STRIX GAMING GTX 1070 OC Graphics Card Review

Noise, Power Consumption and Temperatures

Noise

As previously mentioned, the graphics card’s 0dB idle mode comes into effect whenever the end-user is engaging in a task which doesn’t make the GPU suddenly go above a certain thermal threshold which according to my testing is 58C. This means you can enjoy a silent desktop experience providing other components emit little noise during casual games, browsing the web or streaming video.

Also, the fans start in a gradual manner and work independently. This creates a more gentle fan curve and the increased noise when the fans begin to reach higher RPMs values is less dramatic. Under load, the noise output is ridiculously quiet for a 3-fan solution and by far, one of the best I’ve ever tested.

Power Consumption

The graphics card when paired with an X99 test system is extremely efficient and consumes fewer watts under load than both the Gainward Phantom GTX 970 and Palit GameRock Premium GTX 1070.

Temperatures

Here we can see the graphics card’s exemplary cooling solution maintains astounding temperatures and sets a tough benchmark for other custom GTX 1070 creations to try and emulate.