Administrators websmile Posted July 1, 2017 Administrators Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) http://hwbotnews.s3.amazonaws.com/Competitions/1889_GigabyteBeatTheHeat/1920x1080.jpg Official background, will be added to the competition pages monday Edited July 1, 2017 by websmile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllrkllr88 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I had a quick question about the XTU stage. The rules state "CPU frequency may not exceed 5GHz (determined by XTU). Cache multiplier must be lower or equal to core multiplier." This is different from the usual 5003 limitation so I am curious if there is a limit setting or something I am missing in the XTU program. My token qualifier XTU sub shows 5001 using 50x100 so I just wanted clarification if there are any special new rules that need to be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.is.not.80 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I just can't believe Gigabyte would limit the competition to Z270 motherboards. I own two Gigabyte boards - both Z170. I'm trying to understand what the mentality here was but it escapes me. Of course, if there is one thing that Gigabyte is good at doing it's ostracizing their customers. So what lesson did I learn? Always read all the rules and never take things for granted before you purchase another CPU from Newegg just to enter a competition you can't actually enter LOL. My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Island Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I had a quick question about the XTU stage. The rules state "CPU frequency may not exceed 5GHz (determined by XTU). Cache multiplier must be lower or equal to core multiplier." This is different from the usual 5003 limitation so I am curious if there is a limit setting or something I am missing in the XTU program. My token qualifier XTU sub shows 5001 using 50x100 so I just wanted clarification if there are any special new rules that need to be considered. I think xtu has to say 5ghz and cpuz can say up to 5003mhz. not sure if correct. I thought only hedt can use higher cache then multi but maybe they just throw that in there to cover everything, unless someone has a board that does that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireKillerGR Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I just can't believe Gigabyte would limit the competition to Z270 motherboards. I'm trying to understand what the mentality here was but it escapes me. Of course, if there is one thing that Gigabyte is good at doing it's ostracizing their customers. So gigabyte has been running back to back competitions with hw and $ as prizes while others do $h1t and yet giga ostracizes its customers. Additionally, since -as you said- it escapes you, have you thought the following? a) its bloody 2017 and they don't care about z170 (and they shouldn't). Marketing budget goes on new series of products not old. b) Might not be the case, but since they want to push z270 imagine if a z170 mobo would win their z270 product series. Not something that they would want to promote imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.is.not.80 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Thank you for sharing those points - as I said - it wasn't clear to me. Point B is makes a lot of sense. I'm not sure it's fair to say other vendors have done nothing since I know there are a lot of grateful winners that just came out of a couple of Asus sponsored comps. But I get it - you took issue with my "ostracizing" comment and you're probably right - it wasn't needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireKillerGR Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Thank you for sharing those points - as I said - it wasn't clear to me. Point B is makes a lot of sense. I'm not sure it's fair to say other vendors have done nothing since I know there are a lot of grateful winners that just came out of a couple of Asus sponsored comps. But I get it - you took issue with my "ostracizing" comment and you're probably right - it wasn't needed. Exactly. No need to flame/go extreme on vendors (at least not always) that do something oc-community related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.is.not.80 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tknight Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Where does it say that Z170 boards cannot be used, as I can't see that written in the rules page of the comp ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.is.not.80 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 the main rules don't state it but if you drill down into each of the tests it makes it clear that z270 only. If there is any doubt, though - feel free to ask OGS ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tknight Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 the main rules don't state it but if you drill down into each of the tests it makes it clear that z270 only. If there is any doubt, though - feel free to ask OGS ;-) I don't know where you are seeing this rule, as I have checked the rules listed in each stage and it does not mention anything at all about only Z270 boards can be used. All it says in every rule listing is that a Gigabyte or Aorus desktop system must be used. It does not specify Z270 anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulstation Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 At the start of the comp, I also read thad it was only for z270. Maybe thay chage it after some days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.is.not.80 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I don't know what to say. I mean, obviously I posted in response to what I read initially but you are right - it's nowhere to be found. Maybe they changed it to allow more people to compete but I know for sure it was there. Well, now I really must eat my words because this is the opposite of arbitrary and now I can even compete rather than complain. I'd like to hear from a mod just in case it was removed by mistake but as it stands it doesn't appear to be a requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyOC Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I don't know what to say. I mean, obviously I posted in response to what I read initially but you are right - it's nowhere to be found. Maybe they changed it to allow more people to compete but I know for sure it was there. Well, now I really must eat my words because this is the opposite of arbitrary and now I can even compete rather than complain. I'd like to hear from a mod just in case it was removed by mistake but as it stands it doesn't appear to be a requirement. I remember seeing it as a requirement to start with too, now it has been removed and it seems like it is staying removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokot Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yup 100% sure it was z270 only in the beginning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$@39@ Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 So i got 4 reports for using not official bios??? Sorry but can you please let me know where this is stated because then all submissions using x8e in both soc and gaming 5 motherboards should be deleted... the bios was downloaded from here... Gigabyte Z270 SOC/G5 Discussion Thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rauf Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 So i got 4 reports for using not official bios???Sorry but can you please let me know where this is stated because then all submissions using x8e in both soc and gaming 5 motherboards should be deleted... the bios was downloaded from here... Gigabyte Z270 SOC/G5 Discussion Thread Bios seems available to me. If it's the same as in the thread you linked it should be allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$@39@ Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 It is in the gigabyte z270 tools rar in the thread. Even if we were not supposed to use x bioses (which is not written anywhere) what i really cannot even comprehend is that both people that reported my scores for using non official bios are using the same bios for their motherboard... go figure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasttrack Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Mate, I am afraid that the point is elsewhere. Wherever even 1$ is at stake, people will go looking for reasons to doubt your / mine and everyone's results. Congrats for winning the comp. As for the rest - Thick skin, best solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulshooter Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 @ $@39@ i asked HiCookie, the D4 Bios is an alpha Bios, it should not go outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Leeghoofd Posted August 1, 2017 Crew Share Posted August 1, 2017 Currently moderating, some peeps forget the setup pic, some went over 5.0Ghz in XTU and other pushed their luck. Awaiting further info from the person involved, otherwise his scores will be blocked, so plz standby for final ranking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasttrack Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Whatever the outcome of the moderation is, it is respected from me at least. Since I am supposed to be the member involved. I would like to point out two things, apropos of the potential misunderstandings. I have my reason to doubt at least 20 submissions. I think it was a bit not correct to do not have a frequency monitoring system ( HWmonitor for instance ) running. I do not accept personal attacks and heavy insults, like integrity and sincerity characterizations. Have not replied to personal insults. Everyone is entitled to an opinion strictly based on results and doubts of them, but not on a personal basis. My 0.02 cents. And even if the mods decide to allow my submissions, I will personally delete them ALL, even the ones not reported. Hope this makes everyone happy. Edited August 2, 2017 by Fasttrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.is.not.80 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 If I set my BIOS to 50 x 100 and XTU reports "5.01" ghz can someone kindly advise me on how to avoid that in the future? Shouldn't that be counted as a simple flux considering CPU-Z shows 5000? This was the entry that was removed: http://hwbot.org/submission/3608318_marco.is.not.80_xtu_core_i5_7600k_1525_marks Not fighting it but would like to know if I really would need to lower my multiplier and than play with BCLK for next time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJason Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 If I set my BIOS to 50 x 100 and XTU reports "5.01" ghz can someone kindly advise me on how to avoid that in the future? Shouldn't that be counted as a simple flux considering CPU-Z shows 5000? This was the entry that was removed: marco.is.not.80`s XTU score: 1525 marks with a Core i5 7600K Not fighting it but would like to know if I really would need to lower my multiplier and than play with BCLK for next time? I had same issue, I believe it was fixed by installing newest version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.is.not.80 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I was definitely using the latest version of XTU. Latest BIOS for board, too. Glad to know I wasn't the only one, though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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