Ok, I have been too busy gaming to do any serious tests. I have not done any benches, I will post what was very very playable for me in certain games (I don't mean just playable either, these are very smooth).
HL2 (1920x1200 w\4xAA &8xAF) (Everything maxed)
BIA (1920x1200 w\4xAA &8xAF) (Everything maxed)
Doom 3 (1600x1200 w\w\4xAA &8xAF) (Set to high quality textures and everything else maxed)
All of these settings were extremely smooth, I do indeed turn sound quality to medium on any laptop still as these cards just aren't up to the task, once done, no HDD trashing\stutters. The one thing I did do was run the Counter Strike Source video stress test. I ran it at the same settings as HL2 and recieved 57.7 FPS.
Just noticed the questions, I did not get the backpack as my current one works well (Jansport with Airlift straps, ooooo). It did not come free with home purchase though, it was an addon. As far as the top panel goes, I'm not sure, I didn't get the custom insert panel. I'm guessing it would just pop of like the 9100 I had (must apply a little pressure).
P.S. If anyone knows commands to run a FPS benchie in HL2 I would be happy to. I'm guessing there is a console commanbd eh? Will looke online now but appreciate any help. Tell me what you want and if I don't hafta but software I'll give it a shot.