Best configuration - MSI GeForce 8800GTS DDR3 Overclocked 512MB Dual DVI

Hi there,
I purchased this 2 weeks ago and been trying to find out what is the best settings and drivers to use for this card as I still could not utilise this cards full potential.
http://www.dabs4work.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4V4H&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=msi+8800&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0
I am currently using the latest nvidia drivers downloaded from the MSI website and latest DualCore Centre.
The games I play is Counter-Strike Source and I can't seem to yield this cards full potential and one reason could be because I am using PCI-E 1.0?
I upgraded to this card from a nvidia 7900GS which gave me 40-80FPS on Counterstrike Source.
The nvidia 8800GTS OC 512 now gives me only 60-110FPS which I believe is not a massive improvement for the price paid for an upgrade (both the 7900GS and 8800GTS I've setted on CS:S to have low video settings and resolution of 1280x1020)
What settings do people use on both CS:S and Nvidia setting to maximise this cards full potential? Should I set on use game settings or set the nvidia option slider to performance or customise certain settings?
What drivers and OC program is best to use? Should I continue to use DualCore Centre which allows the D.O.T and/or use official UMA drivers directly from Nvidia website? Please suggest/advise best combinations or settings or programs!
I read from somewhere that I need to use a minimum resolution for 8800 cards, if so does anyone know what it is? my monitor resolution only allows maximum of 1280x1020.
Any help would be appreciated!
Hoi

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