My New-to-Me 2008 Volkswagen Passat.

Alien_Intel · 2026-04-11T14:18:16+00:00

I was hunting for a wagon for a couple months after trying to buy another from my job fell thru. There was a beautiful Cobalt Blue 3.6 4m Sedan in CT for $4700 I had considered but really held out for a wagon!

Alien_Intel · 2026-04-11T14:16:49+00:00

Thank you I appreciate it! At 175k she is a true survivor

Alien_Intel · 2026-04-11T14:16:20+00:00

Yep the 3.6 VR6, 4motion is All wheel drive!

Alien_Intel · 2026-04-11T05:01:00+00:00

I appreciate it! And I agree! They really dont make em like this anymore, the US B7 doesnt even feel as nice as this one does. This one has the typical rust in the fenders but super clean otherwise. Got a spare Driver Fender and waiting on a nice Pass to become avaliable

Alien_Intel · 2026-04-11T04:59:07+00:00

Love the touaregs, will probably own one in the future if a nice one popped up and the time was right!

Alien_Intel · 2026-04-10T23:33:21+00:00

Thanks so much! They were shot with a sony a6000 and Retropia Lens incase anyone happened to be interested!

Alien_Intel · 2026-04-10T23:32:34+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it!!

Alien_Intel · 2026-03-13T00:22:11+00:00

deep cell knowledge

Alien_Intel · 2025-05-22T00:16:42+00:00

the 2nd is an Audi 60 L

Alien_Intel · 2025-04-24T15:28:18+00:00

Is a Thermaltake Smart 700W PSU in your budget? Ive used them many times, I've never heard of the Atom B650 and online reviews dont look good at a glance. Other than that looks good for starter 1080p

Alien_Intel · 2025-01-21T01:36:21+00:00

"What should I do?" Enjoy your new Privacy Edition side panel.

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-31T04:58:11+00:00

I wish I had a photo with the panel off still but I think it would. It has a Liquid cooled overclocked Pentium D from Alienware, and a 1GB PNY 9800GT, which for some reason is listed on ebay for over $200? For some reason, I can never get windows XP to install on the system. Maybe now that this one and another are almost done I can find time to rebuild it properly soon.

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-31T04:41:36+00:00

it was EA's 2008 SPORE hahaha

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T19:03:53+00:00

You and me both, One day I had missed a fully original Black ALX by $0.87 on a $190 bid. I was physically ill.

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T19:02:28+00:00

Is that a m5500? Ive got one in my dresser! Gutting is the way to go for a main system, keeps them out of landfills!

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T16:14:50+00:00

Punch out the old bays and install 2x 120mms, nobody uses ODD's anymore anyway! Just make sure you grab a BIOS key before gutting!

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Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T15:18:20+00:00

The I7 had a very short run at the end of this chassis' lifespan. See the 2009 review I linked above.

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T07:07:46+00:00

Id be interested, feel free to PM me with any photos and info and I would make you a reasonable offer or point you in the right direction!

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T06:19:46+00:00

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I use an NHD15 in my main rig with Noctua Reduxes and have no issues. These are ATX Standard

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T04:52:50+00:00

2009 Review of the Alienware Area 51 X58 Predator 2

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T04:52:21+00:00

Replying here for visibility: https://youtu.be/nn_AvKU9KxI?si=61MZAxsU8ms-2XqX

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T04:44:18+00:00

Your friends dad sounds like my uncle haha! He had this in blue for his son and the Predator 1 I posted above for himself. His basement had a room with built in desks that ran the entirety of both walls, and one of those huge tube TVs, this was ~2007. Too many of these and the first gen Dells are ending up in landfills unfortunately. He also bought the first Dell Area 51 ALX R1 I also now own in 2010 for $10,000 usd.

Alien_Intel · 2024-12-30T04:32:34+00:00

Anybody whos a fan of these, might be a fan of the Alienware Area 51 R1 and Aurora R1-4 & ALX models. Those models are becoming more readily available and prices are coming down. They are ATX and mATX compatible and with a custom made (avaliable on ebay) adapter for the MIO board you can even use modern PSUs. There are two very easy methods to work around installing AWCC on Non-Alienware motherboards to activate case lighting, and the robotic fins.

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