58 pts Splave

Time to gear up!

$10k!?? what.

Congrats, XA.

I already saw people searching PSC and BBSE at FB - time to sell my remaining 2400C8 and C9 RipjawZ and PI - I think XA wants competitors

Top 6 will be selected, so based on the CPU quality on the Kingston H.O.T Qualifier, I'll predict these 6 overclockers have good chance of entering the live finals:

- Vivi

- 8pack

- XA

- John Lam

- Splave

- DFORDOG

Also Dancop, and TeamAU boys might have a good run for fire strike with their 780 Ti

Anyway, would be really interesting competition to watch, Good Luck guys! :)

Not for mortals, especially when expenses for the travel/hotel/etc are not covered, but definitely interesting to watch.

Good luck everyone.

Slowly starting preparing memories...

Why all the hate against Multi-thread.

Limited to Z87 ... that is hardly the most memory bandwidth friendly platform.

I have my WR to thank for the G.skill ram I used on a 4p system.

Terrible platform limits, terrible program choice.

Random thought: why not limit the memory clock stage to a certain CAS latency?

This could allow people to use their "casual benching hardware" for top submissions without having to spend the extra money on useless single-sided MFR (cheapest of which is 2800C12 with a pricetag above 200€) and IMC binning.

So do we need receipts for everything?

Also is it okay to go halves with a friend and split a kit?

Lastly 780ti lightning allowed or not?

So do we need receipts for everything?

Also is it okay to go halves with a friend and split a kit?

Lastly 780ti lightning allowed or not?

780ti lightning is not retail

PS should the background be live yet? seems we can start benching now

Slowly starting preparing memories...

 

RTL fail bruuuu!

those need to be 35, 36, 4, 4

Why all the hate against Multi-thread.

Limited to Z87 ... that is hardly the most memory bandwidth friendly platform.

I have my WR to thank for the G.skill ram I used on a 4p system.

 

Terrible platform limits, terrible program choice.

Your right it would be much more logical for everyone to bench 4P systems, where the price of entry for a single cpu is more than the entire cost of hardware for the remaining stages. . .

lol

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231688

Last kit.

$9K now. Lol

Much cheaper options

Much cheaper options ��

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Much cheaper options

Hahaha..... I want to be XA competitor !!

Memory Mafia...

RTL fail bruuuu!

 

 

those need to be 35, 36, 4, 4

Yes, but will try on much better kit soon

Goes to show you how much 6.7 haswell is really worth!

Lucky draw looks attractive

Goes to show you how much 6.7 haswell is really worth!

thats why binning sometimes isnt a waste of money . it can pay back

Will be very interesting, good luck everybody

Lol I'm pretty sure I could spend $10k and not get a 6.7 Haswell

No memory !! What can I do ? T.T

No memory !! What can I do ? T.T

A lot of stuff is available in stock in Germany http://geizhals.de/?cat=ramddr3&v=l&sort=p&xf=2216_DDR3~254_2800~1126_G.Skill~256_2x~1454_4096#xf_top

Let me know if you need help. Can buy and ship to you guys if needed.

Raping SPI 32M and FSE is the way to go...

How about single sided CFR? The G.Skill samples are usually not bad if you know what to buy and at HOT contest, the Kingston samples using these did better than most MFR...

P.S. plus these are much cheaper and won´t empty your wallet

So there not paying for the trip and hotel? Pretty interesting choice for this..

Need to find a damn retail chip... Too much fun with crazy es... Lets see if I can find 6.7 retail...

You need 1000e mem stick

You need Golden Haswell ( already buy 44piece, no good cpu -> xxxxx euros)

You need 780Ti (600-700e)

If you succes, and be in top6 ->

You need to buy flying ticket 2000e

You need to paid for Hotel (dunno price in taipei)

Really ????

Best for the end...

"People who qualifiy for the live event must bring their own hardware to the event. Hardware includes G.SKILL memory, CPU, Motherboard and VGA, torch, LN2 container, thermos."

it seems that these rules have been made ​​to prevent "normal" people to win ...

Good luck to cpu mafia.

No flight and hotel is actually not a big problem as a lot of overclockers will be at computex anyway.

However taking all the hardware with you is a big problem. Firstly because you are limited by 20-25kg weight depending on the airline. Secondly because the guys with the biggest wallets will win if you don't do stickt limitations or fixed clock competitions. Even if I would qualify I would never have a chance against the sick CPUs from ViVi or John Lam.

Another strange thing is that the winner will get 10 000 USD and the runner up some memory which is not even worth the flight ticket. Not really well balanced

Regarding the rule

The participants can not be an employee or family member of computer hardware manufacturers

Only manufacturers or also people who work at e.g. a computer store?

Hopefully we can watch the spectacle Live Roman...

Second thought I honestly think your 4670K CPU has a chance man... my 6100 one absolutely not so tired of Haswell

So G.skill created contest for 2 ocers it seems

If Vivi is a judge, I am out (no $ to buy tickets), it only comes down to John Lam and 8 Pack

Hopefully we can watch the spectacle Live Roman...

 

Second thought I honestly think your 4670K CPU has a chance man... my 6100 one absolutely not so tired of Haswell

No 780Ti here unfortunately and so far no MFR either 32m will be alright I guess. I will try at least

So G.skill created contest for 2 ocers it seems

 

If Vivi is a judge, I am out (no $ to buy tickets), it only comes down to John Lam and 8 Pack

You forgot Splave, Loud and Gunslinger

Gun has no good retail hasfail, Splave has dead retail hasfail (2 cores only) which did 6.6 GHz? The same Loud, also dead one (2 cores too?) and if I remember correctly his was 6.5 GHz

No match for 8 Pack's or John Lam's cpu(s)

Exactly, this competition is limited for 5 guys if not less. Good luck

Gun has no good retail hasfail, Splave has dead retail hasfail (2 cores only) which did 6.6 GHz? The same Loud, also dead one (2 cores too?) and if I remember correctly his was 6.5 GHz

 

No match for 8 Pack's or John Lam's cpu(s)

6.65 and my sticks maybe enough

lol its all good, can only try right? I think this will be popular to the Japanese and Chinese benchers.

Only need to be top 6 anything can happen live, even michal can beat me in 32m live!! haha

My only gripe, I dont want to see peoples high binned MFR that are judges or ineligible given to teammates no way to track this really so it is what it is.

Other than that, thanks GSKILL for having a contest!! Going to be a great fight!

No flight and hotel is actually not a big problem as a lot of overclockers will be at computex anyway.

And for all other overclocker ???

it will still be epic!

is anyone rich guy? haha~~~~

Someone will be after the contest

My personal opinion: I agree with earlier comments. This so called open qualifier is essentially a way to immediately separate the guys that have already been selected and predicted.

Those that can go:

a. Have Access to fast amounts of money and or huge crates full of hardware that they can try (who picks up the bill?).

b. Have sponsors behind them (are they than not viewed as working for a manufacturer.....?. What about the people that go there professionally (as said before) are they not viewed as working for a manufacturer even in related areas? . While their companies pay the bills.

c. People that have easy access to extreme cooling material

d. As predicted in earlier comments the winners are already easily to pinpoint.

e. Have enough money to travel to (for me) the other side of the world.

F. It is stated that the area is at small walking distance? Personally I am disabled I can't walk very far.

All in all even though I like events like this, I feel that this is not really an open and fair contest. Why not give people that use normal 24/7 use-able Pc's and only on th free market available air and water cooling. That way at least a lot more people can enter and have a chance to win. On top of that, making it really a truly exciting event because nobody could than predict the winners.

Famous quote by:Mark McKinnon:The initial attraction of a political convention=open contest, was that often the outcome was not preordained. There was at least some element of surprise. But, now it's like tuning in to a movie where you already know the plot and the ending. It's just not that interesting..

we can team up with a friend for the finale?

^ I like this idea:)

Will add this to the competition pages later ...

Competition Prizes

- Championship: USD $10,000

- Runner up: USD $1,500 + G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2666MHz CL10 16GB (4x4GB) + G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2800MHz 32GB (4x8GB)

- Second Runner up: USD $1,000 + G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2800MHz 32GB (4x8GB)

All contestants may keep the G.SKILL TridentX 3000MHz kits provided for the competition. All contestants will be awarded a G.SKILL DDR4 sponsorship.

Rules for the live competition: http://news.hwbot.org/Competitions/781_GskillOcWorldCup/rulesAnnouncenmentV3.pdf

The format is somewhat interesting, but it will most likely be won by someone with the best resources (even rule 1d allows to bin cards at home), not necessarily the best "talent".

I like the rules Pretty cool.

Also the format will be very interesting to watch. Looking forward to it!

Binning cards is not allowed. The cards are provided by the organization.

Also, FYI, the winner can choose the time slots for the competition first. So winning the online qualifier will give the benefit of choosing the time to compete.

Binning cards is not allowed. The cards are provided by the organization.

You think people won't at least consider this when $10k (plus cost of binning and computex trip) is on the line?

Oops, small update with more correct info

Will add this to the competition pages later ...

 

Competition Prizes

 

- Championship: USD $10,000

- Runner up: USD $1,500 + G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2666MHz CL10 16GB (4x4GB) + G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2800MHz 32GB (4x8GB)

- Second Runner up: USD $1,000 + G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2800MHz 32GB (4x8GB)

 

All contestants may keep the G.SKILL TridentX 3000MHz kits provided for the competition. All contestants will be awarded a G.SKILL DDR4 sponsorship.

 

 

Rules for the live competition: http://news.hwbot.org/Competitions/781_GskillOcWorldCup/rulesAnnouncenmentV3.pdf

 

If provided card is dead, you can buy your own. Regardless of supervision, you can bin bucketloads of cards on your own and change SN sticker in the end. Things get even easier if you "know" the shop you buy it from.

You think people won't at least consider this when $10k (plus cost of binning and computex trip) is on the line?

in case of dead card one judge or all of them will go with participant top buy a card ( 1 card) if the participant offer beers to all judges of course

ASIC will be recorded for shipped card as i know is not possible ( very easy ) to change it.

is 780TI matrix allowed for qualifier?

Yes, allowed

some help for guys that struggle clocking mfr

http://forum.hwbot.org/showthread.php?t=101745

thanks splave my mobo is impact and more VI Hero etc

I really like the VS Slots COuld be like a boxing match to watxh and comment

Also, FYI, the winner can choose the time slots for the competition first. So winning the online qualifier will give the benefit of choosing the time to compete.

I do offer my consulting service for the Qualified people to inform which are the party to NOT miss before the slot days xDahhaha

Please remove my 32m sub, I just accidentally clicked the participate button, lol!!

Done

Thank u sir

An important heads-up for the competitors! We will be extending the competition rules with the following:

1) The organization may request detailed memory kit identification to verify a retail G.SKILL memory kit was used

2) HWBOT and G.SKILL reserve the right to remove any score without prior notification

Practically this means: make sure you keep the heatsinks of your memory kit to show the part number in case there's a problem. I'm sure it won't be necessary, but well you never know. The rules are applied retro-actively.

exciting competition

i like the fact gskill are doing something different, 10k prize money is very exciting for our hobby, imo having to fly yourself in to compete is fair enough, you want to win big you need to put it all on the line

the benchmark choices and restrictions will also restrict the impact binned CPUs will have in the live final, you will need to combine all the big overclocking skills to win this, modding, clocking, tweaking, binning and do it all under pressure. the multi day format also lends itself to the most consistent overclocker, so even if you have a nightmare day, you still have the chance.

good luck all

Comp is great for guys already going to computex I think the top 6 will probably already be going which is smart.

The picture of the spreader rule is cute lol all it does is ensure that you have gskill laying around, not that you are using it but maybe it will detract some cheating.

Can anyone clarify what will happen with the 750ti? we will get one if we pass to next round before the show or?

Gskill will ship 6 cards to top 6 after validation of online competition... 6 days remains we will have 6 ocers and 6 cards will be ship

666?

MSI 750Ti?

MSI 750Ti?

here is the detailed PDF dumo

http://news.hwbot.org/Competitions/781_GskillOcWorldCup/rulesAnnouncenmentV3.pdf

Thanks for info Hiwa

Well well, the critters are finally crawling from under the sandbags...

Nice things on the fly!!!

Go der8auer! !!

Great scores there lads will be fun to watch the 1v1

My bad gtx 780 poseidon ASIC 82% and my 4770k

Lol we better not hear anything in the future about sandbagging after this display, nice I love it

Good job guys

Congratulations to all winners.

congrats guys see you all there

where is 8packs 3dmark score? i cant see it in the rankings is it only me

removed from competition as 2666C10 RipjawsZ that he used are not a retail product

The overal ranking is not correct now. I think Massman will correct it as soon as he will be online

daaaamn thats heavy. Welldone JJJC for making it in now!

The overal ranking is not correct now. I think Massman will correct it as soon as he will be online

We wwait we wait

The only one can say 8pack mem is not retail is gskill, already sent an email to them.

We wwait we wait

The only one can say 8pack mem is not retail is gskill, already sent an email to them.

Nice 3d roman and well done on cfr michal and everyone else!

Well done guys, it was a lot of fun to watch scores fly in with the last 15 minutes to go

Things got interesting with the score being removed so we'll see what happens, but either way I will be in Taipei and see you dudes all the same!

I have been removed and you have not even asked GSKILL. I would check with Frank before removing a valid submission. Hiwa is completely correct. SO I ask again why have I been removed when not one of you has confirmation from GSKILL of this? As far as I am concerned the sticks are fine.

Well done to Splave only the string survive

Everyone just hold for the time being, this needs to be discussed between HWBOT and GSKILL before any final decisions are made

Dont worry about what currently is removed or not removed, no final decisions have been made yet

pro

I bought the modules and have a receipt for them. They where not a sample.

Just checked with G.SKILL and we confirmed 8 Pack's kit is purchased and retail. We restored his 3DMark score.

One more item to check and then we can finalize the winners list. Nice benching all!!

Just checked with G.SKILL and we confirmed 8 Pack's kit is purchased and retail.

I was wondering why all the 32M scores were going up last night, I've not been paying enough attention to benching to even know this was going on! Some sweet new scores!

Nothing against 8-Pack, but if G.Skill claim that this is a retail kit, can we see any official mention of this model or link to any webshop where it was available at or before the start of competition?

http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/4620/ivy_bridge_high_speed_ram_run_with_g_skill_pc3_20800_2666mhz_ripjawsz/index.html

F3-2666C10D-GBZHD

In 8 Pack's kit the 'B' is left out because the naming scheme has been updated to be shorter. Same for new TridentX kits (eg: http://gskill.com/en/product/f3-1600c7d-16gtx)

Before mudslinging, despite the fact that the article starts with

"We don't want to get into too much detail on the new G.Skill kit we're looking at today because for starters it's not yet released"

It was posted in 2012.

The article has word "unreleased" all over it and I, personally, have never ever seen this kit in the wild or on the shelf in US, EU or Asia.

If G.Skill accept the sub it's their call. Won't be the first or last competition with definition of "retail" messed up.

Anything on the lucky draw?

The article has word "unreleased" all over it and I, personally, have never ever seen this kit in the wild or on the shelf in US, EU or Asia.

If G.Skill accept the sub it's their call. Won't be the first or last competition with definition of "retail" messed up.

 

Anything on the lucky draw?

Straight vaporware in the US but it might have been retail in the EU or UK for a brief period like the 2400 c8s.

amirite?

Totally Allen... you are the king !!

For today

Even baidu is empty, now that is something new.

 

amirite?

like!

ahaha hnice one Splave ^^ but 1vs1 Splave vs 8.Pack they wont have enought space for you two on stage ! too much muscle per square meters !

ahaha hnice one Splave ^^ but 1vs1 Splave vs 8.Pack they wont have enought space for you two on stage ! too much muscle per square meters !

Battle!?

armwrestle win is golden score ?

armwrestle win is golden score ?

I'd prefer to see bench press for one rep )

Press one rep it is!!! Nice idea Major!!!

Hey Splave I actually said well done first up man!!! Great 2d benching as always.

Press one rep it is!!! Nice idea Major!!!

 

Hey Splave I actually said well done first up man!!! Great 2d benching as always.

Back at ya man

We need to ban Xtreme addict. 1.43r is es special asrock version never for sale!

Lets ban everyone but roman. He is legit for sure

Ruh roh

Oh......L1.43!!! Not Retail...

Think Nick posted that one on XS a while back, no?

//edit: here http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?286446-**-Official-**-ASRock-z87-OC-Formula-(M)-Thread&p=5214752&viewfull=1#post5214752

Dang! You guys gonna spend $4K+ for travel and hardware expenses and still arguing? Lol

$5K+ pocket $$ still can buy 15 4790Ks to bin for summer fun plus another 5K just in case your hand is brown

Lets ban everyone but roman. He is legit for sure

Looks like we have to ban top 2-6

What if I used an engineering sample of my pots?

Looks ike Roman is right, 1st prize goes to Allen, all other guys are banned

Asrock board with bios is legit though, I have to disappoint you guys but...

What if I used ES mounting for EK-SF3D pot? Or ES Antec benchtable?

Looks ike Roman is right, 1st prize goes to Allen, all other guys are banned

 

Asrock board with bios is legit though, I have to disappoint you guys but...

 

What if I used ES mounting for EK-SF3D pot? Or ES Antec benchtable?

I agree with this

LOL!!!

If we were to go this deep could we ban everyone in the top 6 for using non retail OS versions???

Bromance overload in top6 this time around!

XA, if you don't mind I'd like to ask you a few questions one of the days, regarding the OC scene of Poland

Okay, final list has been approved.

Soon to be updated!

i must say i LOLed a little when i saw 2666C10 kit supposedly being retail but yeah is it really that big a deal. seems kinda stupid that rule anyway

Decided to participate in the final