Which is one of the reasons why I don't even bother signing up for givingaways for systems with like a 9590 with dual r9 295xs and stuff like that, probably would generate enough heat to keep scientists in Antarctica feeling like they're in Hawaii (Get it, Hawaii architecture?). And in all respects, all computer chips do generate a fair bit of heat, but it is undeniable that amd does tend to run a bit hotter.