Hows this???

[Cypher720]

my new retail ATI Radeon 8500 running at 290/290 with powerstrip.

the newer driverrs decreased my 3dMark2001 score.

how does this score seem???:

[Jeniva]

seems like a nice score...I wouldnt complain :D

[juliendogg]

pretty nice score you got there.
my retail 8500 is limited to 290 on the ram as well, but you might try leaving the ram there and pushing the core a little higher. i can get 310-315 on the core and leave the ram at 290, that'll boost your score a bit.

[Yodums]

Impressive, you creamed alot of people.

[Cypher720]

i cant get the core any higher! it wont work at all. it freezes and such....what do i do?

[scooter4n]

You need to change your cooling, my friend.

[Cypher720]

im gonna get ram sinks, new fans, and possibly water cooling. (low on cash!!)