I hear the PowerPlay feature isn't working yet. Once new drivers fix that, core and memory clocks will be lower at idle (core at probably 300-400 mhz). That plus custom cooling and rivatuner/ati tools later to raise the fan speed, problem solved.
And reapplying thermal paste will help too:
From the xtremesystems forums:
"Some notes before the testing. The fan speed very low on the factory bios, I haven't been able to use any fan control to raise the speed so far. The temp is most likely fine even with an Idle of 79c but Being an XS'er I removed the factory thermal goop and replaced it with A.S. Ceramique. the idle temps are now 55c most of the time."
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=3059788
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