the GPU will shut down before any damage occurs. if you have good airflow in your case you would probably be ok
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CPU || e8400
RAM || 4GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz
HDD || 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB
MBO|| EVGA 680i SE
GPU || Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero
PSU || Silverstone 750 watt
Case|| Antec p182
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