I've had my AX7/4750 longer than just about anyone else on this forum, and I can't say as that I've had any heat problems. When gaming, I get ~65-70C, and can run like that for a good couple of hours easily. I don't OC or use any sort of...
Ogre,
In whatever software you're using to do play movies, if it has a slider for hardware accelleration, turn it down one notch. This resolved the problems I had with Windows Media Player and the Cat 4.9 betas.
Of course, I'd love...
Sony Dual-layer 8x DVD+/-RW writer for ~$80 at Newegg.com.
External 5.25" USB 2.0 drive case for ~$35 on E-bay.com.
So for about $115, you can get a faster dual-layer burner that you can use with any PC you own. I doubt...
Make sure you've got the latest CPU drivers from AMD (May 2004, IIRC). Older versions tended not to downclock properly, resulting in you running at a full 2.2Ghz all the time.
I've installed the latest Hyperions (4.53, IIRC) on my system, and they work fine. Given that the 4.53s just came out within the last week or so, I doubt Clevo or Sager are shipping with them just yet.
Don't use cotton balls or paper towels to apply thermal compound. For that matter, don't use your bare fingers, either. Use a clean, lint-free surface, such as a plastic baggy or latex (powder-free) gloves.
