Gelid Icy Vision Rev. 2 VGA Cooler Review

GPU TemperaturesMeasuring temperatures is all about being consistent, therefore we make sure that the test is kept completely fair so that none of the coolers are at a disadvantage. We measure the GPU, VRM and GPU (MEMIO) temperatures using GPU-Z after a 15 minute idle period. We then measure the same component’s temperatures using GPU-Z after a 15 minute load period using MSI Kombustor with the GPU Burn-in setting.

The chart shows the delta component temperature (difference between ambient temperature and recorded component temperature). This way we can fairly compare each cooler without presenting any inaccuracies due to slight fluctuations in the ambient temperature or unfair results.

Here is an example of how to understand delta temperatures. “If the ambient (room) temperature is 25C and the recorded GPU temperature is 65C, the delta temperature is the GPU’s temperature rise above ambient temperature, therefore the delta temperature in this case would be 40C. If the ambient temperature is 23C and the recorded GPU Temperature is 80C, the delta temperature in this case would be 57C. Delta temperature = Recorded component temperature – Ambient temperature”

The Icy Vision starts testing procedures with a win. It may be a narrow victory over the still impressive Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin turbo Pro, but it is a victory nevertheless.

The Gelid cooler may not win this test procedure on the idle side of things, but it does take a comprehensive lead where the load conditions are concerned.