Spotted this @ Entcity.com:

ZDNet.de has posted an article about making your Radeon 9500/9700 3x faster with just an driver patch. Here's a quick translation:

The Tool Rivatuner permits the installation of special OpenGL drivers on conventional Radeon to 9500 and 9700 graphic cards, which come so far only on the expensive workstation maps from ATI to the employment.

More Info driver Patch nearly three times faster

Instructions on how to Install driver Patch nearly three times faster and Downloads

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