No1Spank Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I've only been overclocking for benchmarks since the new year began so I guess I am a rookie (overclocked my first computer in 2007 really). Why is the XTU benchmark part of the competition? None of my processors can use it as they are all really old Intel or AMD. Can I still enter results into the other two rounds? Got some new memory and a desk fan coming this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luebke Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 welcome to hwbot you can take part to the competition, but it´s difficult to win with only two results you´re right, imho it´s really no good idea to use an intel core i-only benchmark for a competition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 The reason why XTU is part of the competition, is because we find that although most new users start at HWBOT through XTU, very little of them try out the other benchmarks. With the Rookie cups we hope to inspire those who begin via XTU to also run other benchmarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TASOS Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Nice moooove ... this rookie cup !!! I like it. :celebration: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskmercer Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Definately a good idea, even for thos that might've been OC for a while but never competed at all. Just curious though as to what "Rookie" is aimed at. For myself i've been playing around for the last 6mths or is that too old hack.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Don_Dan Posted January 21, 2014 Crew Share Posted January 21, 2014 The Rookie Rumble Cup is aimed at members that have been registered for less than three months, for this Cup the exact date is 18th October 2013. Only for members who registered on or after 2013-10-18.[/Quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskmercer Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Oh sweet as Don, I must going blind as didn't see that. Still a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitozilla Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I must say the XTU lead into this competition has been very interesting (and addicting)! I have learned more about my computer the last few days than in the last month I finished building my rig (first ever for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Great to hear! You might want to consider signing up in an overclocking team. Overclocking is always more fun when you're surrounded by people who are equally passionate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskmercer Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Rookie A blind one a that I guess lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Lol, I was just testing the comment system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Update the point algorithm. Forgot to set it correctly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskmercer Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Lol, I was just testing the comment system No problems Massman. I still can't see anywhere on the Rookie Cup page that mentions registration dates. Under Participate and Participants it says open to everyone to me. I'm just interested in it for some competitive fun and learn some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ah, the limitations are mentioned on the stage pages. It's difficult to add them on the contest page, since usually the stage requirements differ from stage to stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1Spank Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Was going to enter a couple of rounds last night but I have an FX-6300 and it's limited to quad core. Could I disable two cores and enter? Also is there any reason my super pi results with the FX 6300 won't update in the rankings? I'm still showing over 20 seconds in 1m and I've submitted results in the 17 second bracket more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitozilla Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Anyone else having an issue with posting pics of system rigs? I've tried several times and with multiple browsers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitozilla Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Will do...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luebke Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 hey, allready 17 participants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1Spank Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Sorted pi scores but can i enter competition with 2 cores shut down on my fx6300? If and when I get my old computer back from my ex girlfriend it has a motherboard which can unlock my phenom ii to a quad, can i use that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurikal Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I have a HWBotPrime score made with a 4770k, but in the screenshot the cpuz tabs are missing. Unfortunately my 4770k is already dead, so I cannot even repeat the bench. If I add the relative cpuz validation link can I submit the score anyway? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Scott Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Sorted pi scores but can i enter competition with 2 cores shut down on my fx6300? If and when I get my old computer back from my ex girlfriend it has a motherboard which can unlock my phenom ii to a quad, can i use that? SuperPi is single threaded. I have a HWBotPrime score made with a 4770k, but in the screenshot the cpuz tabs are missing. Unfortunately my 4770k is already dead, so I cannot even repeat the bench. If I add the relative cpuz validation link can I submit the score anyway?Thanks. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitozilla Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 @ RICHBA5TARD: The pics are uploading now...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurikal Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Ok, thanks for reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1Spank Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 SuperPi is single threaded. No. Thanks for the reply but I mean't could I use my fx6300 or unlocked phenom II for the rookies competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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