GIGABYTE "Pi Is Returned" Contest - SuperPi - 1M

The GIGABYTE "Pi is Returned" OC contest focuses on both AMD FM2, and AM3+ platform groups, each with stages centered around SuperPi 1M and SuperPi 32M benchmarks. Cash prizes are offered to 1st and 2nd place finishers of all four stages, with GIGABYTE motherboards and AMD processor offered for 3rd place. An additional $500 cash prize is also offered for the highest world records achieved at each stage.

Contest Limitations

Entrants must use the official competition background. Verification screenshots are required and must include; SuperPI 1M or 32M scores, plus CPU-Z CPU/MEM/Mainboard tab. Entrants must include a picture of the rig used. Usual HWBOT submission and verification rules apply. Full list of requirements can be found below, and on each of the stage pages.

• Only use processors using FM1, FM2, or AM3+ socket.
• Only use motherboard manufacturered by GIGABYTE.
• A verification screenshot is required.
• Please attach a picture of your overclocking rig.
• Must use the official competition background: download.
• Verification screenshots must include CPU-Z CPU, memory, and mainboard tab

The GIGABYTE Pi is Returned contest is open to all HWBOT members until September 16th, 2013 12:00:00 GMT+0. For more details, competition rules and standings, please visit the Pi is Returned competition page on HWBOT.org

Prizes

Group A - FM1/2 (Llano/Trinity/Richland)

• Stage1: Super Pi 1M

  • 1st place - USD $500
  • 2nd place - USD $250
  • 3rd place - FM2A85XN-WIFI & AMD A10-6800K
  • World Record - USD $500
  • Target score: 11sec 359ms (full list)

• Stage2: Super Pi 32M

  • 1st place - USD $500
  • 2nd place - USD $250
  • 3rd place - FM2A85XN-WIFI & AMD A10-6800K
  • World Record - USD $500
  • Target score: 10min 40sec 875ms (full list)




Group B – AM3+ (Bulldozer/Piledriver)

• Stage1: Super Pi 1M

  • 1st place - USD $500
  • 2nd place - USD $250
  • 3rd place - 990FXA-UD3 & AMD FX-8350
  • World Record - USD $500
  • Target score: 10sec 93ms (full list)

• Stage2: Super Pi 32M

  • 1st place - USD $500
  • 2nd place - USD $250
  • 3rd place - 990FXA-UD3 & AMD FX-8350
  • World Record - USD $500
  • Target score: 10min 31sec 770ms (full list)

Note: the World record bonus prize of USD $500 will be awarded at the end of the competition to the highest score per stage, if the target record has been broken.