Performed Mods:
Cut the case drive bays so the GTX would fit, upgraded CPU cooler to a noctua 120mm, added 2x92mm intakes. Added Scythe Kama bay 120mm fan intake to the DVD bays to increase airflow.
Benchmarks will come in a comments post - that way i can update/format them correctly.
7 Comments on Mussels rigs - Conroe *outdated*
GPU is at stock.
3Dmark 05: 17,991
3Dmark 06: 10,992
Lavalys everest scores:
Memory Read: 7,349MB/s
Memory Write: 7,748MB.s
Memory Latency: 71.4ns
Superpi: 15.015s
Edit: power consumption
System uses 210W at idle, 230W idle in vista.
At max load, the system uses 310W, gaming use is more around the 290W mark.
Edit: Updated scores with OC'd video card, 629 core/960 mem
3Dmark 05 18,965
3Dmark 06 11,636
Perhaps you could cut a window into the side of the case and fit some LED fans/neon lights to make it look more 'shiny' .
8/10.