The official G.SKILL OC World Cup 2014 Qualifier thread.

[zzolio]

we can team up with a friend for the finale?

[l0ud_sil3nc3]

^ I like this idea:)

[Massman]

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

 

Edited April 11, 2014 by Massman

[TaPaKaH]

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".

[der8auer]

I like the rules Pretty cool.

 

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

[Massman]

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.

[TaPaKaH]

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

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?

Edited April 10, 2014 by TaPaKaH

[Massman]

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

 

Edited April 11, 2014 by Massman

[Hiwa]

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.

[zzolio]

is 780TI matrix allowed for qualifier?

[Massman]

Yes, allowed

[Splave]

some help for guys that struggle clocking mfr

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

[360nat]

thanks splave my mobo is impact and more VI Hero etc

[Trouffman]

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

[Trouffman]

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

[dhenzjhen]

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

[der8auer]

Done

[dhenzjhen]

Thank u sir

[Massman]

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.

[pro]

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

[Splave]

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?

[Hiwa]

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?

Edited April 20, 2014 by Hiwa

[dumo]

MSI 750Ti?

[Hiwa]

MSI 750Ti?

 

here is the detailed PDF dumo

 

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

[dumo]

Thanks for info Hiwa