does the non acx version stay relatively cool while gaming(high setting, maybe a little ultra)
880393
ACX is more about noise then anything else. The use of it is to keep the card cool while quiet. ACX and Non-ACX have the same cooling capacity and abilities.
880394
I'm not entirely sure about the Non-ACX version, but mine (which has the ACX) always stays at safe temperatures even under heavy load, and I manage to max out nearly all of my games while keeping a more than playable frame rate.
1695922
None, only at 100% fans speed (force set by after market software). You won't hear it under your CPU cooler - be it air or water cooling.
1957448
I own the A10-5700 and it cools the APU pretty good. I have not looked at the temps in a while, but I believe it was the high 40s C° when streaming.
2162349
I haven't experienced any heat issues. I have an Intel i5 3570k overclocked to 4.2gHz being cooled with a the Antec Kuhler single rad closed water cooling system venting out the top. I swapped the fan out for a pressure optimized Noctua. My suggestion is to not try to air cool your CPU with this case. I'm also running two GTX 660s and an EVGA 750w PSU. The PSU vents out the bottom of the case, so it doesn't really matter that its covered. Its just more aesthetically pleasing. Just be sure to set it on a hard surface and not carpet or else it's going to suffocate. Worth mentioning that this case runs decently quiet with the stock fans as well. I haven't experienced any heat issues. I have an Intel i5 3570k overclocked to 4.2gHz being cooled with a the Antec Kuhler single rad closed water cooling system venting out the top. I swapped the fan out for a pressure optimized Noctua. My suggestion is to not try to air cool your CPU with this case. I'm also running two GTX 660s and an EVGA 750w PSU. The PSU vents out the bottom of the case, so it doesn't really matter that its covered. Its just more aesthetically pleasing. Just be sure to set it on a hard surface and not carpet or else it's going to suffocate. Worth mentioning that this... » Read More I haven't experienced any heat issues. I have an Intel i5 3570k overclocked to 4.2gHz being cooled with a the Antec Kuhler single rad closed water cooling system venting out the top. I swapped the fan out for a pressure optimized Noctua. My suggestion is to not try to air cool your CPU with this case. I'm also running two GTX 660s and an EVGA 750w PSU. The PSU vents out the bottom of the case, so it doesn't really matter that its covered. Its just more aesthetically pleasing. Just be sure to set it on a hard surface and not carpet or else it's going to suffocate. Worth mentioning that this case runs decently quiet with the stock fans as well. « Show Less
1648018
it does run a little hot with some taxiing games, i bought a cooling pad for it, not that it needs it, but it cant hurt. screen def is crisp and neat, i'm super happy with this purchase.
560492
I don't personally own the quiet edition, but at idle, they performance edition (I'm using 2x in push-pull) is inaudible. At max RPM, they are still much quieter than 2 Radeon 7970s in crossfire.
1578960
[LOL!] LoL runs wonderfully! I play all the time. Main jg/fidds and sup/thresh. Hit me up after you buy this bad boy and we'll play a round! I haven't changed any of the default graphics settings, and I'm running with no visible lag. As with all Alienware laptops, expect it to get warm while you play though - you might want to pick up a cheap cooling pad. I got one for ~$15 and it dropped my CPU/GPU temps about 25F each.
1482447
Yes. It is very quiet and cool unless you're running very resource-intensive software or games.
581008
No, it's not. But it runs relatively cool. Even while playing Skrim or Bioshock: Infinite maxed out.
1957447
I'm using one for my A8 HD media stereaming and game playing. I don't have temperature readings for you but can tell you my computer has never overheated. My case never gets hot either as long as there is proper airflow.
1544727
It isn't significant running in typical environments. System intense rendering can get that fan humming but it still isn't annoying. I control the fan while running Bootcamp and crank it to max when gaming and only then is it very loud. However I am okay with that cause you need to keep a card cool for gaming.
961968
I am gaming on the board with a intel 4790 and a GTX 970. I do have an aftermarket cooler (air) on the cpu but honestly probably don't need it. Highest temp in stress testing was 48c. you should be fine with stock heat sink.
923615
It won't hurt it but just know that it might throttle a little when under stress, and the game may drop in frame rate, I use MSI afterburner and a custom fan curve that is in no way silent but very cool
471825
Nope, its known to be one of the coolest running gtx 770 cards. Definitely do not need a water cooling system.
1557303
I don't use it for gaming, I use it mostly for photography, "Photoshop". It does not overheat for me.
1648020
When playing a heavy game, the laptop can get hot however there is a "super fan" button that you can press to increase the RPM for the fans that is pretty noisy but gets the job done. I've never had an issue with the laptop overheating. The sceen quality is really great, colors are vibrant, even games which are older look really great with this laptop.
1661470
My card runs Battlefield 4 quite/cool and I do not use any additional cooling. I think you need to evaluate the environment you have for your PC as well. The room I have my rig in is cool and well ventilated which I know is a contributing factor. If you plan to overclock too, that will be a determining factor. I recommend buying this card (or any) and run it the way you intend to, then determine if you need any additional cooling. I do run a Corsair H60 on my CPU.