Phew, finally got it done, i not only updated my video card's bios to the latest version, but I also managed to get a damn good overclock out of it too
right now im running much higher gpu core and memory speeds then a factory overclocked 7800gtx,
500mhz on the core gpu speed
1200mhz on the memory speed
runs idle at 39C/102F, loaded to 55C/131F
to stress the video card i was running video stability test for 2 minutes 30 seconds, after that it wasn't getting any hotter so i let it go for another minute, still no change, got my max load temp
god damn this zalman gpu heatsink/fan is freakin sweet:
http://www.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/vie ... 3&code=013