XPG Invader X BTF Case Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation

Thermal Performance – Noise Normalized 25 dBA

Torture (Prime95 + Furmark) Thermal Results

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In Torture testing, the system experienced high heat, except the PSU, which had the lowest temperature.

Gaming Results

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The CPU and GPU temperatures are not that good.

CPU & GPU Average Clock Frequencies

We have to look at the average CPU and GPU clocks to get a complete picture since higher clocks mean more thermal load, which pushes the cooling system more. If we have two cooling systems with only a 1-2 degrees Celsius difference and a 100-200 MHz difference in the clock speeds of the CPU or the GPU, it is easy to find the best performer.

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CPU core frequencies in Gaming were significantly better than in Torture. GPU frequencies in Gaming were mediocre, while in Torture, they were a bit worse.