Even though GTX 280 use a large chip, the power consumption is of this card is very low at idle. At idle, it does consume less power than HD4850 and even 8800GTS 512MB, and just slightly higher than 8800GT
low idle power consumption would = less idle heat wouldnt it? That's be nice >.> Not something I'd care overly much about while deciding to buy but it's a nice feature ;p
my 9800gx2 did 20780 in 3dmark 06 with a q6700 at 4.0ghz... whats the point here.. i'm not impressed that a now 450 dollar card is on pace with a 650 dollar card... in every freaking aspect
i do hope nvidia's drivers improve this card.. i really do