E-Quake Contest preview

[Kal-EL]

Heya guys, a few of you got a glimpse of the upcoming planned contest to raise funds for the Japanese people after their horrific Earthquake/Tsunami tragedy. Below is a rough sketch of whats planned ahead. We have donation hardware from MSI, a total of 5 mainboards. Vince from Kingpincooling has pledged a few of his industry leading ln2 evaportor pots and we're soliciting other hardware vendors as well. Massman & Hwbot will be providing the submission engine and validation process. We are looking at Sunday March 27, 2011 as the official start date. Contest will go something likes this:
- $5 entry fee via paypal to Kal-EL@overclockaholics.com ( GIFT ONLY!!! )
- All PAYPAL ENTRY FEES 100% will be forwarded by Kal-EL to the Japan Relief orginization CRASH (http://crashjapan.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=15&lang=en)
- use hwbot contest submission engine (Starts Sunday March 27, 2011)
- Any platform single cpu + single GPU (1 Graphics processor)
- 32m and 3DMark2001SE (normal hwbot rules apply)
- 32m prize = 870A-Fuzion (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130564&cm_re=870A-Fuzion-_-13-130-564-_-Product)
- 3D2001 Prize = (http://kingpincooling.com/tek-9-fat/)Tek 9- 6 SLIM GPU POT (http://kingpincooling.com/tek-9-6-slim/)
- All valid entrants eligible for weekly random drawing of remaining donated hardware:
880GMA-E45 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130276&Tpk=880GMA-E45)(2)
890GXM-G65 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130269&cm_re=890GXM-G65-_-13-130-269-_-Product) (2)
Dragon F1 Gemini (http://kingpincooling.com/dragon-f1-gemini/)(1)
Kingpingcooling Tek 9-Fat Boy GPU pot (1)

More random prizes to be announced during competition!
- Runs for 4 weeks (ends April 24th, 2011, 2300 hours or 11pm Hawaii TIME (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=103))
- OCA user registration is wide open for this contest and mandatory to be eligible for entry to contest
- Contestants must post submissions at oca with below dekstop background and have valid hwbot submission links in post

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http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd174/djcrio/enter-registered-trademarks-text-800X800.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

you making an official desktop up?

[Kal-EL]

you making an official desktop up?
Gonna dig up a Japan Flag desktop for the contest.

Maybe this one:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AcBUSVxs82w/TIeFnViW39I/AAAAAAAAhRU/H41O8QvhL9s/s1600/Japan-Flag.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Kool

MO ok ?

[Kal-EL]

Kool

MO ok ?
I'll front your entry fee :)

[crio]

I am in...Will forward it into greek sites if you wish Kal...:D

[OC Maximus]

Count me in!

[Kal-EL]

I am in...Will forward it into greek sites if you wish Kal...:D

Yeah! Wait till a couple days before so we can nail down any other last minute changes :)

[Splave]

Lets get a better wallpaper, I will throw one together tomorrow morning

[Neuromancer]

Great idea Big Man.

[crio]

My Wallpaper suggestion

http://www.hwbox.gr/images/imagehosting/4824d8626a44d138.jpg

[OC Maximus]

That looks cool, maybe make the flag a little bigger :good:

[Splave]

and put overclockaholics.com along the bottom :) I like

[Witchdoctor]

Looks great crio :thumbsup:

[kikicoco1334]

why don't we put

OCAlliance
Overclockaholics
Under the influence of being Over the Edge!

on that pix :)

[crio]

Another one then...Want to hear Kals opinion too

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd174/djcrio/OCA2.jpg

[rickss69]

Looks great! :good:

[OC Maximus]

Whooo Hooo! Looks awesome!

[Chuchnit]

Perfecto!

[Kal-EL]

Wowza that looks Sahweet crio, nice work :D I'm saving a copy for myself ;)

However, I don't wanna be an opportunistic prick and exploit this horrific tragedy to plaster Overclockaholics.com across people's desktops. We're hosting the contest in conjuction with support from Hwbot, MSI, KINGPINCOOLING and who knows who else. We should stay on point with the purpose of the contest which is humans helping humans.

We need something that says "I <3 Japan" or how bout:
OC4 JAPAN
Earthquake Relief 3.11.11

And incorporate the CRASH (http://crashjapan.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=15&lang=en) icon into the desktop since this is the organization we're gonna be forwarding the relief funds to?
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If we're gonna fly Overclockaholics.com, we should also fly MSI, Hwbot, KINGPINCOOLING banners (small ones) on the desktop as well. It'd show who came together to help out.

Discussion/Comments welcomed.

[Neuromancer]

Good point kal, I do not think having the website on their is an issue, maybe ditch fostering the fever, and include other sites/companies that are joining in on this.

Definitely include the Crash logo.

[thebanik]

Wow, nice idea for a contest, but even 50 overclockers sending 5$ doesnt make a big amount. Should we not make it higher????

[Chuchnit]

Wow, nice idea for a contest, but even 50 overclockers sending 5$ doesnt make a big amount. Should we not make it higher????

Well I think the point is to keep the price low enough to attract as many clockers as possible. Plus I'm willing to bet that a few people will exceed the entry fee. Plus every little bit helps. If we make it too high then we might bring in less due to the fewer entries.

[rickss69]

I will contact the game clan members for participation.

[Chuchnit]

Just as soon as I can dump some gear I am going sandy clit and finally getting a DX11 GPU so I can play too. Now if I could only decide on what damn 1155 board to get. :argh:

[rickss69]

I'm going for the Biostar TP67XE just from my experience with the TP67B+ mb. :thumbsup:

[Kal-EL]

I will contact the game clan members for participation.
Thx rickster :)

[crio]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd174/djcrio/Samurai_Wallpaper_by_tonvanalebeek.jpg

[Kal-EL]

I do believe that fits the bill crio, wudda u guys think?

[GFDuke]

Very nice. I wish i had some Sandy to help out. I just can't do it right now. I have to many irons in the fire atm.

[Witchdoctor]

Why MSI & Kingpin cooling ???

Are they supplying the Prizes ???

[Chuchnit]

Why MSI & Kingpin cooling ???

Are they supplying the Prizes ???

Bingo!


I vote yes on crio's final design. :thumbsup: Very classy.

[Witchdoctor]

Need a HiDef 1920x1200 version ........... :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

I think the design is fantastic as well! Other than the need for a DX11 video card, anyone should be able to enter and run the benchmarks for a chance at the drawings regardless of their hardware/rig atm. That should be sufficient incentive to participate by all. When a finalized thread and ground rules are established so I can link to it I will begin getting the word out to the various sites I frequent. Let's make this easy and fun! :good:

[Dimas]

Hello Guys, as DimasTech we're partecipating to this Contest and offering 2 products for the contest players:

1 BENCH TABLE HARD V2.5 color choice possible (metal grey, white milk and graphite black)
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-bench-test-table/bench-test-table-hard/1/

5 complete set of thumbscrews 40 pieces (all colors available on choice)
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-bench-test-table/accessories--screws/1/

1 DimasTech Nethuns Waterblock
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-nethuns-waterblocknew!!!/

thanks to all for playing, hope lot of people will partecipate to this contest, for supporting the Japan...

Andrea
DimasTech

[Kal-EL]

Hello Guys, as DimasTech we're partecipating to this Contest and offering 2 products for the contest players:

1 BENCH TABLE HARD V2.5 color choice possible (metal grey, white milk and graphite black)
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-bench-test-table/bench-test-table-hard/1/

5 complete set of thumbscrews 40 pieces (all colors available on choice)
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-bench-test-table/accessories--screws/1/

1 DimasTech Nethuns Waterblock
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-nethuns-waterblocknew!!!/

thanks to all for playing, hope lot of people will partecipate to this contest, for supporting the Japan...

Andrea
DimasTech
Outstanding Andrea, thank you very much for your kindness :)
@crio, can you please add DimasTech to the dektop wallpaper?

[rickss69]

Maybe reserve one prize for the top bench score and random draw for the rest? I'm willing to bet there are some of us that have plenty of parts to donate if you want to go that way. :thumbsup:

Btw, you need to open this up to all hardware instead of just SB/DX11 video for maximum participation. Maybe pick your two top prizes for the winners of each bench and random draw for the rest.

[Witchdoctor]

Hello Guys, as DimasTech we're partecipating to this Contest and offering 2 products for the contest players:

1 BENCH TABLE HARD V2.5 color choice possible (metal grey, white milk and graphite black)
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-bench-test-table/bench-test-table-hard/1/

5 complete set of thumbscrews 40 pieces (all colors available on choice)
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-bench-test-table/accessories--screws/1/

1 DimasTech Nethuns Waterblock
http://www.dimastech.it/EN/c/dimastech-nethuns-waterblocknew!!!/

thanks to all for playing, hope lot of people will partecipate to this contest, for supporting the Japan...

Andrea
DimasTech


Who makes your blocks ???

Looks like the same one that comes with a RAZA .....

[Chuchnit]

Thanks a million for the awesome support Dimas!

[crio]

Done...:D

Many many thanks Dimas for the support....

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd174/djcrio/enter-registered-trademarks-text-800X800.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

:)

[Splave]

thanks alot crio look great :)

[Kal-EL]

Done...:D

Many many thanks Dimas for the support....

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd174/djcrio/enter-registered-trademarks-text-800X800.jpg
Looking good crio :good:

[Neuromancer]

Looks great crio :thumbsup:

[crio]

Thanks guys....Anything else you need let me know.

[crio]

Hey everyone....
Any updates?

[Kal-EL]

No updates today CRIO :)

[Splave]

lets do this!

Thanks a ton to helen at MSI!

[DOM]

i gots no dx11 card :(

but still going to be a great contest :thumbsup:

[Splave]

You have sandy bridge for 32m dont you

[Witchdoctor]

lets do this!

Thanks a ton to helen at MSI!


Dammmmm ....................

Did you get set up with your MSI expense accout yet ?

:laughing:

[Splave]

lol hell no man, I asked if they wanted to donate to the cause and they were more then happy to help. More than you can say about a couple other companies :X

[DOM]

idk, i sold one pending payment and other is pending i think waiting on reply.... u need to sell me yours ;) dont wanna add another to my account :laughing: resale on them are to much of a loss for me cuz i got to get mine from newegg :P

[HybridChiller]

now i'm getting crazy that i still don't have a SB in the house aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[kikicoco1334]

damn bro i have no sandy no chance in the but i'll still try join tho lol

[Neuromancer]

lets do this!

Thanks a ton to helen at MSI!

I knida puked a little looks like Gigabyte AMD chipsets...

Love AMD but hate gigabyte AMD. they prove hands down that clocks do not equal any possible use or performance.

[thebanik]

Love AMD :SNIP:. they prove hands down that clocks do not equal any possible use or performance.

But thats how AMD has been for a long time now, atleast for benchers, :taunt:

[Kal-EL]

Workin on last minute changes to the parameters. Stay tunedead.

[sumonpathak]

i have to sit this one out:x.....
no sandybridge in d house and no cash....
good luck everyone:)

[Splave]

might not need sandy bidge now ;)

[Neuromancer]

But thats how AMD has been for a long time now, atleast for benchers, :taunt:

LOL. I was in a BAD mood that night. 2nd Gigabye AMD board giving me fits over something stupid in a 24/7 system.

Still OCs and stuff well, just not ready for a 24/7 setup I guess. *sigh

[sumonpathak]

might not need sandy bidge now ;)
then also......dont even have a half decent setup to run wid you guys.

[Splave]

so many prizes though, you dont need to win first to win something :)

[rickss69]

Yeah, I think it would be a good move not to exclude other platforms or make it a SB venture completely in order to encourage maximum participation.

[Neuromancer]

When is this starting? I can make a donation on the 1st.

[Kal-EL]

- $5 entry fee via paypal to Kal-EL@overclockaholics.com (Kal-EL@overclockaholics.com) ( GIFT ONLY!!! )
- All PAYPAL ENTRY FEES 100% will be forwarded by Kal-EL to the Japan Relief orginization CRASH (http://crashjapan.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=15&lang=en)
- use hwbot contest submission engine (Starts Sunday March 27, 2011)
- Any platform single cpu + single GPU (1 Graphics processor)
- 32m and 3DMark2001SE (normal hwbot rules apply)
- No clock limit or cooling limits
- 32m prize = 870A-Fuzion (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130564&cm_re=870A-Fuzion-_-13-130-564-_-Product)
- 3D2001 Prize =Dragon F1 Gemini (http://kingpincooling.com/dragon-f1-gemini/)
- All valid entrants eligible for weekly random drawing of remaining donated hardware:
880GMA-E45 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130276&Tpk=880GMA-E45)(2)
890GXM-G65 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130269&cm_re=890GXM-G65-_-13-130-269-_-Product) (2)
Tek 9- 6 SLIM GPU POT (http://kingpincooling.com/tek-9-6-slim/)
Kingpingcooling Tek 9-Fat Boy GPU pot (http://kingpincooling.com/tek-9-fat/)

More random prizes to be announced during competition!

- Runs for 4 weeks (ends April 24th, 2011, 2300 hours or 11pm Hawaii TIME (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=103))
- OCA user registration is wide open for this contest and mandatory to be eligible for entry to contest
- Contestants must post submissions at oca (http://www.overclockaholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4249)with below dekstop background and have valid hwbot submission links in post. NO OLD RESULTS/BENCHES! Post all submissions HERE (http://www.overclockaholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4249) to be eligible for any prizes.
- Official Discussion thread is located HERE (http://www.overclockaholics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=74200#post74200)

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This looks like the final countdown, thx to all for your un-abashed feedback :Hi:

[sumonpathak]

where's the discussion thread?

i live in India so if i want to forward 5$ what would be the acceptable exchange rate?

[rickss69]

where's the discussion thread?

i live in India so if i want to forward 5$ what would be the acceptable exchange rate?

Just send $200 US and that oughta cover it...:taunt:

[sumonpathak]

^^^^sure....send me the sandy setup:taunt:

[Patch]

How did I miss this?


Very very cool.

[Kal-EL]

where's the discussion thread?

i live in India so if i want to forward 5$ what would be the acceptable exchange rate?
Are you having trouble finding or accessing the discussion thread? HERE (http://www.overclockaholics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=74200#post74200)

Dunno wut the exchange rate is for 5 bucks u.s.d. but I'm sure paypal or google will handle that.

[kikicoco1334]

i am in!

[sumonpathak]

well....the pay pal part is handled:D
gonna post up some air scores in the weekends:)