Been modding.... my SVX is jealous!

Bonestock · #1 05-14-2010, 10:30 AM

I am kinda getting bored with the car scene so I started tinkering on my home computer. Here is what followed:

Specs
AMD Phenom II x4 955 Black Edition 3.5GHz OC
ASUS M4A78T-e mobo
Corsair XMS3 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM
Corsair H50 liquid cooling w/ push/pull mod
PNY 9800 GTX XLR8 PE 512MB
BFG GeForce GT220 1GB dedicated physX
Seagate 750GB 7200.12RPM HDD (secondary)
WD Caviar Black 1TB HDD (primary)
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
OCZ 750w PSU
Ultra eXo 2.5mm thick carbon fiber ATX mid tower (though its pushing full size)
LG DVD-RW DL (sata)
LG Multi card reader
Rockfish PCI USB port x6
Antec 2x120mm blue LED fans
Antec 1x80mm blue LED fan

Windows rating:
7.4
7.7
7.0
7.0
5.9 ( I need an SSD!)

Pics: just finished the case swap (old case was Apevia Aspire X-sniperG type X)

NeedForSpeed · #2 05-14-2010, 11:39 AM

WOW

what's that worth?
what's the SVX worth?
I can see jealous

,
summer SVX project in the works?

Bonestock · #3 05-14-2010, 11:47 AM

Oh i dunno... about $2k into it so far. The case was originally $999.99 when it was released a yr ago. It just under $300 now.

I dont have anything on the books for the SVX. I need to order a new antenna and I'd like to upgrade the wheel/tires. But I dunno.. like I said, I have lost interest. I may just go buy a new STi or 135i.

But then... there is always something to do to the house. If my son decides to move in, I'll have to add a 4th bedroom. He is kind of wishy-washy right now but what do you expect from a 14yr old?

NeedForSpeed · #4 05-14-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonestock

Oh i dunno... about $2k into it so far. The case was originally $999.99 when it was released a yr ago. It just under $300 now.

I dont have anything on the books for the SVX. I need to order a new antenna and I'd like to upgrade the wheel/tires. But I dunno.. like I said, I have lost interest. I may just go buy a new STi or 135i.

But then... there is always something to do to the house. If my son decides to move in, I'll have to add a 4th bedroom. He is kind of wishy-washy right now but what do you expect from a 14yr old?

Lost interest

The builder of NorthStar Fieros, Chevy Starions, lost interest

STS V6 Camaro turbo makes 500hp. Those guys are still here, I see 'em at SEMA every year.
http://ststurbo.com/home

Mount a turbo on the rear of that SVX, then you'll have some fun with the turbo Subaru guys, playing 'find the turbo'.

BY THE WAY, you can't do it, don't even try

MadMaxSvx · #5 05-14-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedForSpeed

Lost interest

The builder of NorthStar Fieros, Chevy Starions, lost interest

STS V6 Camaro turbo makes 500hp. Those guys are still here, I see 'em at SEMA every year.
http://ststurbo.com/home

Mount a turbo on the rear of that SVX, then you'll have some fun with the turbo Subaru guys, playing 'find the turbo'.

BY THE WAY, you can't do it, don't even try

Ohyeah, i have seen those systems in a car. Amazing turbo configuration!

Anyways.. this is off topic i guess.

Bonestock · #6 05-14-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedForSpeed

Lost interest

The builder of NorthStar Fieros, Chevy Starions, lost interest

STS V6 Camaro turbo makes 500hp. Those guys are still here, I see 'em at SEMA every year.
http://ststurbo.com/home

Mount a turbo on the rear of that SVX, then you'll have some fun with the turbo Subaru guys, playing 'find the turbo'.

BY THE WAY, you can't do it, don't even try

Thats scary you know me all too well!

NeedForSpeed · #7 05-14-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonestock

Thats scary you know me all too well!

Yes I do

I've read your threads, and I must say, I'm so glad you have joined in

That said, a rear turbo would be too boring for a sophisticated car-crafter like yourself. Plus, the fact that your wife would barely know it was installed, "look honey, nothing under the hood, it must be the octane booster" just wouldn't be worth the trouble. Imagine, not getting into trouble for 'ruining' another Subaru, where's the fun in that?

Forget I mentioned it, can't be done

[Not that 5 others wouldn't want a similar kit, or anything like that]

Lookin4SVX · #8 05-14-2010, 01:04 PM

Nice system. Nice to see a fellow AMD/Asus fan.
Why so little OC? I mean you got liquid cooling, but your only bumped up 300mhz?

Yeah them WD black 1TB are not fast drive. I don't know why they released it in black label.
I went with the WD Black 640 AALS. Its a much faster drive. Then I Raided 2 of them.

You prefer the Nvidia gfx I see. I stick with the Ati on my AMD systems.

My Specs:

I have a new display now. A 32" Dynex LCD TV I got for $280 on sale.

Here is the test I ran on a single 640 AALS for comparison.

I built this one last year. It still holding its own.

I can get the chip stable up to 3.4Ghz, but I have to go to 5-5-5-18 on my ram timing. I choose the tighter timing over the higher core speed.

Bonestock · #9 05-14-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lookin4SVX

Nice system. Nice to see a fellow AMD/Asus fan.
Why so little OC? I mean you got liquid cooling, but your only bumped up 300mhz?

I didnt bump it much because there really is no need for it. Its a very competent machine as is. If I were to OC it further it would be more of a test than long term commitment. I just cant justify the added PWR use and heat.