I've got a Dell XPS3 P4 3.4GHz HT, 1GB, X800 XT 256MB PCI-e using the newest Omega drivers and ATI tray tools. Everything is factory from Dell and I've had it a year with great results. I just bought a new LCD monitor and with all the add-ons, running at 1600x1200 is taking a small hit on FPS. I was thinking about overclocking, but don't really know the benefit versus risk. Is overclocking my card a viable option or is it too risky without aftermarket cooling accessories? Does anyone have a good tutorial on overclocking with ATI tray tools?

I bought an X800 XT AIW a few weeks ago and immediately cranked it up to 560 core / 580 memory. I used ATI Tool (http://www.techpowerup.com/atitool/) to automatically find my cards limits, which were 570 / 590. I knocked 10Mhz off each of these settings for head room. Oh, and stock cooling too. Temps are about 2-3C higher than stock 500 / 500, but still way lower than my 6800 GT would produce under similar conditions.Gary

What did you see for FPS improvement? Is there a real gain in performance in FS9?

Nothing really in FS2004. I just do it because it's free extra performance, it's low risk in terms of potential damage, and in most other games there is a 5-10% performance boost.Gary