Oblivion Benches: Why the disparity between GTX512 and 7900GTX?

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: thilan29

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: thilan29
Yes we disagree, and that's fine. I'd just like to say, I highly doubt that the Corvette would sell well if it WASN'T so cheap compared to other sports cars. Again, I agree that it is probably the best bang for buck.

I'm really interested to hear what "out engineer" means to you also. To me it means extracting maximum efficiency from minimum input with a decent (but not large) safety margin while also performing extremely well.

Anyway, I'm done with this.

About the Abit board, I think they also use Japanese capacitors...says right on the box...hehe. I got the same overclock as you on my old MSI board. It didn't need any voltage adjustment and reached the same overclock. Had to go PCI-e so I ditched it.

Thilan, not to insult you or any of the ricecar lovers out there, but they all do really just sound like giant rolling rip farts. I myself am sentimental for the torquey V8's and the rumble. Here is my car.

I would be insulted for example, if you used the word Honda in the same sentence as my Z-28. But thats just me. Different leagues and a different kind of driving excitement.

But, isn't this the video forum? How in the hell did we get here? LOL :beer: for everybody!!

I hope you're not generalising ALL japanese cars as "ricecars". DIdin't you read my post before?? I said I give credit where it's due. Would you be happier if I used something other than a Honda as an example?? The S2000 deserves credit. Just as I gave the Corvette credit for being very good bang for the buck. I also hate when people put that disgusting sounding huge muffler on their cars.

I also like many American cars, but none of the new ones. I love some of the old mustangs and the Stingray vettes (now those are some bad-ass cars). Please don't call me a rice car lover cause I'm not...I'm a car lover, mostly old cars.

Gotcha. I really just meant the Hondas, Neons, Subaru etc. ricers that stick those maxwell house coffee can size muffler tips. I get a good giggle on when I see them making all the noise in the world and can barely beat a schwinn. There are some out there that are done right and fairly impressive for what they are, but for the most part, it's all just "My muffler is bigger than yours" type of thing. Anyway, did not intend any insults and I'm glad to see another real car enthusiast.

 

[thilanliyan]

No offense taken and likewise, nice to meet other car enthusiasts.

And now back to the original topic which I guess is over anyway.

 

[imported_Crusader]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: thilan29
Yes we disagree, and that's fine. I'd just like to say, I highly doubt that the Corvette would sell well if it WASN'T so cheap compared to other sports cars. Again, I agree that it is probably the best bang for buck.

I'm really interested to hear what "out engineer" means to you also. To me it means extracting maximum efficiency from minimum input with a decent (but not large) safety margin while also performing extremely well.

Anyway, I'm done with this.

About the Abit board, I think they also use Japanese capacitors...says right on the box...hehe. I got the same overclock as you on my old MSI board. It didn't need any voltage adjustment and reached the same overclock. Had to go PCI-e so I ditched it.

Thilan, not to insult you or any of the ricecar lovers out there, but they all do really just sound like giant rolling rip farts. I myself am sentimental for the torquey V8's and the rumble. Here is my car.

I would be insulted for example, if you used the word Honda in the same sentence as my Z-28. But thats just me. Different leagues and a different kind of driving excitement.

But, isn't this the video forum? How in the hell did we get here? LOL :beer: for everybody!!

Noyce car :thumbsup: :beer:

 

[otispunkmeyer]

Originally posted by: thilan29

Originally posted by: Crusader
Small block Chevrolets have been the industry leader for 50 years as well in performance and interchangable parts. Im not ashamed to have a car with one in it, I think they are great as well. Corvette motors are still based on the original groundbreaking small block chevy design, and everyone knows the Z06 is a 505HP beast that not only doenst suffer the gas guzzling tax qualification like all other supercars, but also (the entire car) is truley the pinnacle of engineering excellence.

Hahahaaha...Corvette the pinnacle of engineering excellence?? Getting 505hp from a 7 LITRE!!! (73hp/litre) engine doesn't require much engineering excellence. Honda regularly breaks 100hp/litre...hell the S2000 got 120hp/litre from an engine with piston (note I said piston speed not rpm) speeds that exceeded those of Formula 1 all while being under warranty and in all likelihood lasting longer than the Corvette engine. And they also met low emission requirements.

Granted the Corvette is lots of car for the money but no way in hell it is the pinnacle of engineering excellence. I would say something like the Lotus Elise, Porsche 911, or BMW M3 is engineering excellence, although not the pinnacle.

And been the leader for 50 years (did you mean just including American cars cause then I'd agree)???

compared to europe and jap, i dont think any american car can claim to be the pinnacle of engineering. the corvette is just a big simple and dead fun car, much like the monaro.

front engine, rear wheel drive, weighs about the same as a teabag, has a massive engine, goes like ****** of a shovel and likes to get sideways. its a good car for sure....not the pinnacle though

pinnacle engineering (car wise) must go to cars like the enzo ferrari and the buggati veyron. the buggati's engine is a pinnacle all on its own. check the website out and watch the video....i would not wanna put that thing together! its a monster!

 

[thilanliyan]

Yeah I drove one of the Vauxhall cars when I was living in Australia. They were called Holden's there though and I think it was the Commodore but it had the LS1 Corvette engine in it. The car was fairly fun to drive but definitely not technically superior.

 

[imported_Crusader]

You guys dont know much about engineering but this is entertaining nontheless.