Posted January 21, 201411 yr 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.
January 21, 201411 yr 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...
January 21, 201411 yr 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.
January 21, 201411 yr 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..
January 21, 201411 yr Crew 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]
January 22, 201411 yr 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).
January 22, 201411 yr 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!
January 22, 201411 yr 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.
January 22, 201411 yr 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.
January 22, 201411 yr Author 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.
January 22, 201411 yr Anyone else having an issue with posting pics of system rigs? I've tried several times and with multiple browsers.
January 24, 201411 yr Author 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?
January 24, 201411 yr 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.
January 24, 201411 yr 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.
January 24, 201411 yr Author 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.
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