PT 880 & Radeon 9800 pro - heavy AGP Voltage

Hello!
I'm worrying for my AGP voltage witch is 1,75 V (in red in core Center).
I cannot change it in Core Center though (OK- and save) because after
reboot it goes back to 1,75 V. My two friends who got similar computers
have the same problem. The difference is that I've Sapphire's and they
have Club 3D's graphic cards.  
What to do - any ideas?
Regards
Lars

Hello!
After spending some hours reading around in this forum I've realized
that Core Center isn't that good. I'll certainly remove it. I've had some
problems with hang-ups on my computer but my friends haven't experience
this yet. I thought it was due to old drivers but realized it probably caused by
Core Center. Thank god for this forum and all you guys with answers.
Regards
Lars

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