More informations on how to get to Montreal / the event:
Montreal is really accessible by Bus, train , plane or car.
By Bus : There are 2 bus station (both downtown) Main bus station ( Berry UQAM ) and Gare Centrale ( Bonnaventure ), the event is located 1 block away from Bonnaventure, so i suggest that you take this one if you have the choice.
Tickets and Info : busbud.com
By Plane : YUL airport is the only one, the bus navette is pretty efficient, runn 24/7, cost 9$ and that give a day-journey on all buses / metro ). Taxi from airport is about 45$.
Tickets and infos : hipmunk.com / google.com/flights
By train : Usually a bit more exepensive than bus. The main Train station is : Gare Centrale (Bonnaventure) and is located 1 block away from the event.
Tickets and infos : viarail.com
By Car : 6H from New York or Toronto. Google maps is your friend. Parking info available on the ETS website (section Parking): http://en.etsmtl.ca/en/Overview/Contact-Us
I will be going in March. This is my first time with anything like this and just wondered if there would be any info available on the World Series. Just curious as to the set-up and how it works I guess.
@Johan45 The World Series (non amateur) is a competition that is only accessible to participants. Right now the detailed rules (hardware/ bench) isn't confirmed so I can't tell you what it will be like, but we are aiming at making it something fun and different from the usual (suggestions are always welcome here).
The idea is that as we are more events throughout the world, the World Series becomes a global overclocking competition based on Live events.
On the practical side, scores will have to be submitted via OC-Esports etc and outsiders will be able to follow the competition as for any other live event. (OC-Esports scoreboard & live-stream)
-> And of course this isn't mandatory, and only optional. So it doesn't put a limitation on hardware to bench at the event freestyle wise.
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@tran You can come and bench what you want. For the Word Series, as mentioned above. It isn't defined yet. We might actually announce it there only to keep the surprise hehe.
Thanks Xyala, that's kind of what I thought for the world series, that It would be a surprise to keep people on an even field. So just bring the best you have in other words. I figured if it was too hardware specific then it could eliminate participants before they even start.
I have a question about the amateur side of it. I have a friend interested in attending. They have been benching for a while but have no LN2 hardware. Is the amateur LN2 based or no? And If so do they need their own pots?
It's okay your friend has been benching for a while. For the Amateur competition we exclude only people who have LN2 experience and/or have participated in open overclocking competitions before.
I'm in too, going to make the drive up from the states. Very excited for the comp.
@massman, @xyala, for participants in the World Series, what outside tools or equipment are allowed? Modded drivers, stripped OS, tweak software? PSUs, coolers or other ancillary hardware? Or none, i.e., everything will be completely standardized?
We haven't announced yet the hardware category limitations for the World Series, but I can already tell you that their won't be brand limitations on the hardware for example. I guess things will be around Z87/Z97platforms.
We haven't announced yet the hardware category limitations for the World Series, but I can already tell you that their won't be brand limitations on the hardware for example. I guess things will be around Z87/Z97platforms.
We're a couple of weeks away and just wondered if there was any update to this or if it's just going to be a surprise?
We're a couple of weeks away and just wondered if there was any update to this or if it's just going to be a surprise?
As Xyala stated, if you have a recent system, something running on z87 - z97 or more recent you should have your chance. There will be no brand limitation.
Excellent...
Who is planning to go an at which event?
sweet
Australia needs something like this so bad
Great news!
Any plans on making this annual? I'd start saving for tickets.
I will be going of course ^^
When are the tickets available ?
Ticket sales start today: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hwbot-world-tour-2015-north-america-lan-ets-tickets-15267750252
Very nice project, it would be great to have an event like this in Argentina, we dont have overclocking events here
Just bought my ticket
@Marc0053 see you there
More informations on how to get to Montreal / the event:
Montreal is really accessible by Bus, train , plane or car.
By Bus : There are 2 bus station (both downtown) Main bus station ( Berry UQAM ) and Gare Centrale ( Bonnaventure ), the event is located 1 block away from Bonnaventure, so i suggest that you take this one if you have the choice.
Tickets and Info : busbud.com
By Plane : YUL airport is the only one, the bus navette is pretty efficient, runn 24/7, cost 9$ and that give a day-journey on all buses / metro ). Taxi from airport is about 45$.
Tickets and infos : hipmunk.com / google.com/flights
By train : Usually a bit more exepensive than bus. The main Train station is : Gare Centrale (Bonnaventure) and is located 1 block away from the event.
Tickets and infos : viarail.com
By Car : 6H from New York or Toronto. Google maps is your friend. Parking info available on the ETS website (section Parking): http://en.etsmtl.ca/en/Overview/Contact-Us
I will be going in March. This is my first time with anything like this and just wondered if there would be any info available on the World Series. Just curious as to the set-up and how it works I guess.
good
what is the benchmark use
@Johan45 The World Series (non amateur) is a competition that is only accessible to participants. Right now the detailed rules (hardware/ bench) isn't confirmed so I can't tell you what it will be like, but we are aiming at making it something fun and different from the usual (suggestions are always welcome here).
The idea is that as we are more events throughout the world, the World Series becomes a global overclocking competition based on Live events.
On the practical side, scores will have to be submitted via OC-Esports etc and outsiders will be able to follow the competition as for any other live event. (OC-Esports scoreboard & live-stream)
-> And of course this isn't mandatory, and only optional. So it doesn't put a limitation on hardware to bench at the event freestyle wise.
------
@tran You can come and bench what you want. For the Word Series, as mentioned above. It isn't defined yet. We might actually announce it there only to keep the surprise hehe.
Thanks Xyala, that's kind of what I thought for the world series, that It would be a surprise to keep people on an even field. So just bring the best you have in other words. I figured if it was too hardware specific then it could eliminate participants before they even start.
I have a question about the amateur side of it. I have a friend interested in attending. They have been benching for a while but have no LN2 hardware. Is the amateur LN2 based or no? And If so do they need their own pots?
The amateur is all air or water, no LN2.
It's okay your friend has been benching for a while. For the Amateur competition we exclude only people who have LN2 experience and/or have participated in open overclocking competitions before.
OK thanks Massman, am I correct in assuming that the amateur competition doesn't require a ticket?
That's correct
The overclocker can at home and bench right?? @xyala
OK thanks, it's an 8 hour drive and I just want to be prepped to save any nasty surprises.
Why Canada?
Too many top OCers in the US for you?
Or are you afraid of our police forces?
I don't blame you if you are. I am.
I'm in too, going to make the drive up from the states. Very excited for the comp.
@massman, @xyala, for participants in the World Series, what outside tools or equipment are allowed? Modded drivers, stripped OS, tweak software? PSUs, coolers or other ancillary hardware? Or none, i.e., everything will be completely standardized?
Hey MrBreeze ! Glad to see you are coming too. Where will you drive from ?
Coming up the Northway from New England. 6+ hrs but it'll be worth the drive!
Awesome! See you there!
Will we be allowed to use any outside hardware or software for the world series comp, or will everything be standardized and available there?
We haven't announced yet the hardware category limitations for the World Series, but I can already tell you that their won't be brand limitations on the hardware for example. I guess things will be around Z87/Z97platforms.
We're a couple of weeks away and just wondered if there was any update to this or if it's just going to be a surprise?
^^^ Ditto.
@Johan45, for Extreme and Elite it's just all BYOH, right? I'm wondering if there's any info on hardware for the Amateur World Series.
I ca not go this year...
Too much money to spent there and too many bills to pay after the event, so, maybe the next year I can go an meet all of you guys.
Cool man ,start to save up, hope to meet you some day
We announced the details for the world series for amateur in the lastest The OC show live q&a (s02e03 live q&a) : The OC Show Live Q&A - S02E03:
World series for amateur hatdware is as follow :
G3258 pentium anniversary edition on z97 motherboards (multiple brands) on air cooling. (With enought power on psu, ram and ssds of courses.
The hardware is a courtesy of Microbytes.
The oc gathering and world series is a BYOC event.
Too bad you cannot make it Saint19 ! Start saving for next year !
Note : we will have 1000l of ln2 available for people attending the hwbot world tour, and world series.
As Xyala stated, if you have a recent system, something running on z87 - z97 or more recent you should have your chance. There will be no brand limitation.
I hope that you enjoy it guys...have fun and keep pushing it!!!
1000L will go fast for that bunch of people
Ln2 arrived yesterday! Its just a matter of hours now before the first overcloclers arrive ^^
HWBOT World Tour 2015 NA LanETS Aftermovie:
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