Help Me out with ATI Software

[abarth_1200]

Hi guys, so im finally getting my HD7950 tomorrow and I was looking through a few posts and guides but was hoping for some good solid advice on what not and what software to use when overclocking, general using of my new card.

Coming from Nvidia for a long time im used to just downloading the latest driver and away we go. But it looks like I need something called caps and drivers, also Catalyst Control Centre.

What software do I need, what does each software do and do I need CCC if I intend on using MSI or is there something better?

I hope this makes sense, just seems like a lot of hassle for getting up and running.

 

[abarth_1200]

OK thanks but what does all this software do, 12.11 cap 2 is there a cap 1 and why is cap 2 prefered and what is it???

Are Beta drivers stable?? arent I better off sticking to official drivers until beta has been tested properly.

Yes I know the consequences of installing over old remains of drivers, my OS is cleaned

 

[abarth_1200]

OK guys thanks for all your input, I feel a little better now. I will uninstall MSI afterburner for now and see how I get one with CCC, im hoping for a few FPS increase by hitting 1100 core and 1500 mem as I have seen other manage this.

So 12.11 Beta and 12.11 Cap 2 Yep got it, I will probable let you all know how I get on come tomorrow once Im finished work

 

[abarth_1200]

Well here she is, pretty cramped in my old Antec 300 but its in.

This thing is super quiet fans are spinning at 20 percent under full load and can only just make them out over my other case fans.

Anyway installed the latest 12.11 beta and cap 2 and bumped the core up to 1000mhz and memory up to 1500mhz, FPS in Unigine went up by 10 which is good for a mild half hour overclock

Anything higher would crash Unigine so ill stick with this for now, unless there is something else im missing.