Update on the Apevia MATX SFF Build

We were able to unlock the 2 cores on the AMD Phenom X2 550 Black Edition with no problems. So far, we’ve
overclocked it to 3.6 GHz and it ran a little too warm with the stock cooling system under the stress tests. We brought it back down to 3.2 GHz and with the stock cooling system it runs very cool. We installed the EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card, its a great card and holds its own compared to the GT 220 and 240. The graphics while playing Crysis are incredible. We did have to change out the Power Supply, as the stock PS that came with the case ran at erratic voltages. We installed a Thermaltake 430 W power supply, so far its enough power and very stable. This Small Form Factor Gamer is now a “lightening fast” Quad Core and will be “very affordable” as is, but if someone wants more power, the ability is there with a different cooling system.