Warning to AMD graphics users who have just updated to the Crimson drivers

over 2 years ago by Jason Magee

There is an issue with the latest version of the AMD drivers (named Crimson) locking the fan speed at 20% and causing damage to graphics cards due to overheating. Keep an eye on yours!

AMD have admitted there is an issue on Twitter.

AMD admit issue

I found out about it via PCMR on Reddit. See the discussion here for more details.