Overclocking Radeon 9800 Pro?

I'm sure this issue has been addressed several times before, but me being
new
to ATI cards, I need your help.
Just replaced my GF4 4400 with a Connect3D Radeon 9800 Pro, which
is a noticable improvement from the box already, especially at 1600x1200.

I would like to additionally squeeze out the 9800 Pro's reserves by
overclocking.
Have downloaded some utilities for that, but the changed o.c.-settings
cannot be
enabled/saved. The default values are always retained.

With the NVidia card the registry fix "Coolbits" was needed for
overclocking.
Is there a similar requirement to allow overclocking Radeon cards, or what's
the
correct method to push up core and memory speeds?

Cheers
Uffe

There are a number of utilities that should work. Rage 3D, Powerstrip, and
a feature included if you use the Omega drivers are three that come to mind.
My 9800 Pro easily and flawlessly overclocks to 6500 3DMark2003 with the
Omega drivers. But, I don't bother to use it overclocked because it's
already way fast enough for any application I run or can image I will run in
the next year.


"Ulf Stahl" wrote in message
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I'm sure this issue has been addressed several times before, but me being
new
to ATI cards, I need your help.
Just replaced my GF4 4400 with a Connect3D Radeon 9800 Pro, which
is a noticable improvement from the box already, especially at 1600x1200.

I would like to additionally squeeze out the 9800 Pro's reserves by
overclocking.
Have downloaded some utilities for that, but the changed o.c.-settings
cannot be
enabled/saved. The default values are always retained.

With the NVidia card the registry fix "Coolbits" was needed for
overclocking.
Is there a similar requirement to allow overclocking Radeon cards, or
what's
the
correct method to push up core and memory speeds?

Cheers
Uffe

In article , says...
I'm sure this issue has been addressed several times before, but me being
new
to ATI cards, I need your help.
Just replaced my GF4 4400 with a Connect3D Radeon 9800 Pro, which
is a noticable improvement from the box already, especially at 1600x1200.

I would like to additionally squeeze out the 9800 Pro's reserves by
overclocking.
Have downloaded some utilities for that, but the changed o.c.-settings
cannot be
enabled/saved. The default values are always retained.

With the NVidia card the registry fix "Coolbits" was needed for
overclocking.
Is there a similar requirement to allow overclocking Radeon cards, or what's
the
correct method to push up core and memory speeds?

Cheers
Uffe


Use these gamer[s] driver[s]

omegacorner.com

read his tips for setting up the computer BIOS, do not use 'fastwrites'
do not install the 'ATi Control Panel', you will get all you need with a
right click on your desktop, adjustable gart and O/C sliders etc.

N.B. these are gamers - not benchies drivers - if you want to do
benchmarking find another way.

BoroLad

In article , says...
I'm sure this issue has been addressed several times before, but me being
new
to ATI cards, I need your help.
Just replaced my GF4 4400 with a Connect3D Radeon 9800 Pro, which
is a noticable improvement from the box already, especially at 1600x1200.

I would like to additionally squeeze out the 9800 Pro's reserves by
overclocking.
Have downloaded some utilities for that, but the changed o.c.-settings
cannot be
enabled/saved. The default values are always retained.

With the NVidia card the registry fix "Coolbits" was needed for
overclocking.
Is there a similar requirement to allow overclocking Radeon cards, or what's
the
correct method to push up core and memory speeds?

Cheers
Uffe


GoTo: http://omegacorner.com/

Ignore the 'popups', it's a free service! Read and utilise the
information on ATi / BIOS settings / help / O/S / etc the info they
contain is very very beneficial to both newbies and expeienced users
alike.

Use the 'omega's ' they give total control in the one driver package and
do NOT

-install the ATi Control Panel,
-switch on ' fastwrites ',
-or use any other third party ' tweaking ' tools, they are not usually
needed and negate/corrupt the benefit of the driver set.

You will need to un-install your
"Have downloaded some utilities for that, but the changed o.c.-settings"
to make the best of the 'omega' set. Remember these drivers are a
'gamers' set not a 'benchies' set, I can guarentee you will not regret
using them!

Hope this helps,

BoroLad