
I first put together this computer in about September 2007. There are a few pics of it in this stage, though it didn't stay like that for long. Over the next 12 months, the following changes occured: another 2GB of RAM was added, the TriCools were swapped out for SlipStream 800s, the fan grills were cut out, the fan doors were removed, the 8800GTS was underclocked, fan slowed and ducted, an Auzentech X-Plosion 7.1 was added, Acoustipak was applied to the case and a Dell E248 WFP was added. So yeah, a bit changed.
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Components are:
Intel Core2Duo E6750 @ 2.66GHz
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3
Corsair PC-5400 DDR2 RAM, 4GB @ 667MHz
Samsung HD321KJ 320GB
Seagate 250GB
MSI 8800GTS 640MB OC
Auzentech X-Plosion 7.1 Cinema
Asus 1814-BLT DVD-RW
Antec P180B
Corsair HX-620

Scythe SlipStream 800rpm (x3, with soft mounts)
Acoustipak Deluxe
Logitech G15 Refresh
Logitech G5
Logitech Z-5500D
Icemat II
Dell E248 WFP
AOC 210V

In terms of modifications, I'm not too sure where to go next. I don't know if replacing the CPU cooler from stock will change things much in terms of noise, though I think it will reduce my temperatures (which aren't exactly high now). Suspending the HDDs is another option, one that I have considered for a while but just never gotten around to. I game a decent amount so changing the GPU isn't really an option - anyway, underclocked and with the fan slowed to match it's no longer the noisiest component in the system.
Advice, comments and criticisms welcomed!
