9800xt overdrive question

[Hazrat]

Is it ok to keep the overdrive button checked all the time? Or should I only check it when I need the added performance? I dont want to lower the life of my card.

Thanks!

 

[Viper96720]

You shouldn't lower life since it does it based on your temperature. It shouldn't allow the card to get hotter than allowable. I would leave it off though the difference it makes isn't that great.

Review
Anandtech review of a 9800XT using overdrive 3.8 drivers