HyperX OC Takeover (HOT) - Memory Frequency
Stage: Memory Clock open - closed since 4 Nov
LIMITATIONS
- Validation date must be during competition timeframe
- Only use Kingston Technology, HyperX memory
- Only use ASUS motherboards.
- Only use Intel processors.
- Only use Cooler Master power supplies.
- Picture must include: motherboard, memory, processor cooler and power supply during use
- Attach a picture of the Kingston/HyperX module with the manufacturer label text clearly legible.
- Only commercially available components are allowed. Engineering sample hardware is not allowed.
- DDR3-2544 and DDR3-2800 HyperX memory modules are not allowed as they are not commercially available products.
- Server class processors are not allowed.
- Only use motherboards using Z87 chipset.
Currently top leader
Splave
2126.6 MHz
good for
25 pts
Participate
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Stage 1 -
Memory Clock
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Stage 2 -
SuperPI 32M
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Stage 3 -
XTU
Overclock your system with HyperX, ASUS, Intel and Cooler Master and you could win a prize package of products from all four companies plus a trip to the Finals in Las Vegas to compete for cash prizes of USD $2,000, USD $3,000 or even USD $5,000! The online contest on HWBOT includes three events — Max Memory Frequency, SuperPi 32M, and Intel XTU. Participants will submit their highest or fastest scores in each category.
The online contest will be divided in four 1-week periods (all times are PST):
- Week 1: October 7, 2013 11:00 a.m. to October 14, 2013 10:59 a.m.
- Week 2: October 14, 2013 11:00 a.m. to October 21, 2013 10:59 a.m.
- Week 3: October 21, 2013 11:00 a.m. to October 28, 2013 10:59 a.m.
- Week 4: October 28, 2013 11:00 a.m. to November 4, 2013 10:59 a.m.
The five overclockers with the highest online points will qualify for the finals at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV, with airfare and hotel covered. In addition, contestants can win a USD $1,000 bonus in each category if they set a new world record at the finals.
Online Prizes
- Week 1: Win a bundle in our drawing
- Week 2: Leader of each stage wins a bundle
- Week 3: Another chance to win a bundle in our drawing
- Week 4: The five finalists are selected
In January, the finalists will be flown to Las Vegas to compete for USD $10,000 in prizes:
- 1st - USD $5,000
- 2nd - USD $3,000
- 3rd - USD $2,000
Plus each winner gets a prize bundle and there is a USD $1,000 bonus for each category for anyone who breaks the World Record.
Hardware brand restrictions for online qualifiers
- Kingston® or HyperX® memory
- ASUS motherboards with Intel 8 Series chipsets
- Intel 4th generation processors (Haswell)
- Cooler Master power supply
Hardware for offline finals will be provided to contestants. This includes processor, memory, motherboard, graphics card, power supply, air-cooler and peripherals. Additional hardware for liquid nitrogen use, such as smaller flasks, CPU and memory pots, thermometer, probes, insulation, batteries
Prizes
Memory Clock Ranking
Latest submissions for stage Memory Frequency
| Score | User | Hardware | Cooling | ||
| 1921.5 MHz |
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DFORDOG | DDR3 SDRAM | Liquid Nitrogen | |
| 1963.7 MHz |
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tiennham | DDR3 SDRAM | Liquid Nitrogen | |
| 1936.2 MHz |
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Xtreme Addict | DDR3 SDRAM | Liquid Nitrogen | |
| 1945 MHz |
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manhquoc | DDR3 SDRAM | Liquid Nitrogen | |
| 1686.7 MHz |
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Voiager | DDR3 SDRAM | Air (Custom) | |
| 2082.6 MHz |
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l0ud_sil3nc3 | DDR3 SDRAM | Liquid Nitrogen | |
| 2126.6 MHz |
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Splave | DDR3 SDRAM | Liquid Nitrogen | |
| 1951.1 MHz |
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Vivi | DDR3 SDRAM | Liquid Nitrogen | |
| 1554.7 MHz |
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Mikecdm | DDR3 SDRAM | Air (Stock) | |
| 1935.5 MHz |
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sofos1990 | DDR3 SDRAM | Liquid Nitrogen |
