Quote Originally Posted by Eastcoasthandle View Post
Any GPU that is forced to create a high load will produce what you suggest. So, I don't really understand your question. Any other time or set of circumstances would solely depend on your tolerance for heat.
I was not aware that the 4870x2 would consume 400 watts under a heavy load at stock clocks. So overvolted and overclocked is going to be pumping some seriously insane levels of heat. One could likely near 500w of draw with a modded card, and that is getting a little crazy.