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Originally Posted by raymor

One common problem
is that Flash doesn't limit CPU usage or frame speeds, so a common
animation technique used in Flash presentations will use up 100%
of your CPU, bringing your machine almost to a halt.

Not even going to get into the Firefox/IE debate

Suffice it to say, with Firefox properly tweaked...it's the fastest browser I've used.

That's an interesting and enlightening point on Flash Raymor. I built this machine by hand, so I tend to keep an eye on things. One of which is cpu core temps and usage.

Since this board and others started running sponsor flash banners, I've noticed my core temps run much higher than normal when I leave the board active in a window. Doesn't actually slow the machine down appreciably, but I don't like to spike my core temps unless necessary either. So, I bounce around the site until I get a page that has an animated gif instead of flash. Core temps immediately drop back to normal levels.

I'd been thinking there must be something wrong with my machine...good to know that's not the case. Thanks for the info