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erocker · Apr 14, 2011, 05:29 PM

I don't think so. Even though while folding it will show 99% GPU usage, the GPU won't heat up like it would with say Furmark at 99% load. I don't think F@H uses all of the GPU. Just make sure you aren't overvolted in any way and that your have suficient cooling.

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Apr 14, 2011, 05:29 PM	#3
erocker Senior Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 31,919 (12.77/day) Thanks: 2,783 Thanked 12,286 Times in 7,820 Posts System Specs	I don't think so. Even though while folding it will show 99% GPU usage, the GPU won't heat up like it would with say Furmark at 99% load. I don't think F@H uses all of the GPU. Just make sure you aren't overvolted in any way and that your have suficient cooling.