The R6850-PM2D1GD5, part of the R6800 series of graphics cards recently launched by mainboard and graphics card manufacturer MSI, uses direct contact heat pipes to more efficiently cool the GPU. A 9cm PWM fan provides 50% more airflow compared to the reference design. Overall, this results in 10% lower temperatures of the graphics core. The MSI R6800 series of graphics cards leverage the possibilities of MSI’s Afterburner software, allowing adjustments of the fan speed depending on the card’s load. MSI Afterburner can store up to five settings profiles, allowing the user to strike the best balance between performance and a silent working environment.