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The verification guideline links are not correct, just like RR#23. Click HWBOT Prime and you get the guidelines for XTU submission Click both links for GPUPI for CPU and you are greeted with the Maxxmem ones. I got caught out last time with HWBOT Prime as I assumed that the details of OS were that of XTU as I was linked to it, plus the fact that it is stated in the overview that quote; "the validation process for the benchmarks is slightly different" Remember we are Rockies and some of us are a bit thicker than others----Thanks.

Link to poll With the introduction of the OC-ESPORTS platform for online and offline overclocking competitions, there are much more possibilities to host competition series. Series can focus on specific types of overclocking that certain people find more interesting. For example the Old School is Best School competitions focuses on legacy hardware and the Skylake Low-Clock Challenge focuses on tweaking the Skylake platform. Organizing, maintaining, and supporting overclocking competitions is quite time-intensive. It requires good knowledge on the competition subject to choose the right stage duration, hardware limitations, and benchmarks. In case the competitio…

Hi all, I noticed that all the 3D Stage in this competition is limited to GTX 960 GPU, and a couple months ago my team tested the MSI GTX 960 GAMING 2G with some hardmods + extreme cooling, which can be found here: http://www.jagatoc.com/2015/05/extreme-overclocking-msi-gtx-960-gaming-2g-1-8ghz-gpu-clock/ *it's in Indonesian, but you can use Google translate just fine In our short ln2 test the GPU managed to do 1840-1900ish, we'll probably see something around 2 Ghz+ in this competition Hopefully that will help some of you guys who want to compete in that category Cheers, Alva

I would like to know the dates when Stage 1 opens and when it closes. Thanks.

Just a quick question. Is using a different system for each test a valid exercise? If allowed how does this keep the contest fair for everyone involved? Shouldn't all three benches be performed on the same system?

This has come up time and time again... You're about to run a benchmark for a competition but you find there's some sort of quirk and you need an official response. Right now, there are three options: PM a moderator Post in the official thread Submit your bench anyway and hope for the best And this is how it usually goes: PM doesn't receive a response... and even if it does, it's private. How is that going to help anyone else that may run into that issue? There is no unanimous, official response in the thread. If there is a ruling, it's usually days or weeks late. Things can get a bit hostile in there too. Submitting and hoping for the best is all fin…

Wallpaper available now: http://news.hwbot.org/Competitions/1206-1210_OldSchoolBestSchool/OSiBS5_Wallpaper_1080.jpg

My I7-6700K is showed as Engeneering sample but it is a stock CPU

Excuse me Websmiles; What was the reason that Ozz's Ref Clock submission was blocked. You said:

guys, what wrong with time left?? Every day different time shows...

Well done to all teams in the Cup. This was a great comp with some really challenging and frustrating stages. Some incredible results have been posted by all and it has most certainly got my blood pumping to go back to things like Phenom's and chase down some of the better times. Once again well done everyone.

Good job, d0minator, you dominated this round!

How am I supposed to get a Data File for Hwbot Prime on Mobile...?

someone can help me to unlock the frequency of the GPU core clock r5 230 ( the maximum is of GPU =725 memory= 900 gpu tweak asus afterburner is gpu=815 memory 800

Is CrossFire with X800 cards allowed?

12 days.... My body is ready!

Stage 5 is cruel. thanks for the slide show HWbot

I can see the 9800GX2 stage is going to be a real challenge

Hi ! Can you add AM3+ in compet's description to avoid confusion ? ^^

Cowcot Nimble #4 Can you confirm the 5G for Stage 1, not 4G ?

He guys take note when submitting Hwbot prime only Win7 is allowed!! No win 8 or later unless you are running a new Skylake CPU on Windows 10.

lo guys, take note that no Win8 or later is allowed fore HWBOT Prime. Plz check the rules before benching!! ( http://hwbot.org/benchmarks/processor )

year beginning i saw that topdog is very active in many competitions and so i thought i will follow him. and today see this picture, truly following him. i am sure that i don't belong to the class of xtreme addict and topdog. but i can enjoy the moment, between both of them. will definitely work towards getting into their class in a year or so.

What means with: A participant is eligible to win only once. If he is found to be the winner in multiple categories, the prize will go to the runner up?? Stage or category (extreme/air)