U all have valid points ....

When buying top notch hardware the last thing you want is a clock down of memory + core when overheating

Does anyone remmber Prescots and TRM1 and CE1 ?

The entire point of this state, is to save the card from permant damage. Ovbiously aftermarket coolers and fans will help.

I also dont think anygame out their would throttle the card, FurMark is a continues 100% computation. I dont think a game could use 100% on all core at all times.