if u're a gamer, how 2 not follow?
imagine u can only run assassin's creed @ <20 fps?
not good enough 

stick to 1 or 2 games and play it over and over again? lol

Hey bro, the whole thread is talking bout temp temp temp oni... but if you really read carefully, you'll see so far, nobody cards KO coz of high temp, even if using reference cooler.

So assuming all the after-market custom models are cooler than reference, then there is nothing for you to worry about.

Now performance, dat's an entirely different matter. A factory overclocked card with an after-market cooler will not only run faster and cooler, it's more stable and comes with warranty. Moreover, this Gainward Golden Sample comes with Samsung 0.8ns chip and 3 phase PWM to provide enuz juice for further OC. 

Clearer now bro?