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#1 matrixian
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Ctrl-alt-delete and spot the process that uses your cpu every 30 seconds, then google that process.

Edit: Start/Run/ then type "msconfig" then disable that process

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#2 matrixian
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140 GBP = 276 USD
My thoughts: too expensive and not worth it
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#3 matrixian
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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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#4 matrixian
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Btw ATI just released today a hotfix for 48xx to improve performance. DX10.1 support and awesome performance with 4xAA and 8xAA favor the 4850.
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#5 matrixian
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I use avast antivirus free and firewalls from windows and my router are enough for me.

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#6 matrixian
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Get a sapphire, asus or just ati. They have better support.
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#7 matrixian
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Make a poll. :)
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#8 matrixian
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[Where, I havn't seen any.musclesforcier

Here it beats the 280

There and there it beats the 260 in AC and Grid

And here Bioshock

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#9 matrixian
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You can save money:

Memory 30$

Hard disk 70$

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#10 matrixian
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None yet. I can't wait either. I might get it instead of the 4850. I heard Ati originally planned for it to be priced lower than 299$, thinking that they weren't a threat to nvidia's new cards.