buildzoid Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Cool competition style but those hardware limitations are way too strict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Cool competition style but those hardware limitations are way too strict. You've got to be joking right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildzoid Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 I have no MSI HW so I'm locked out. There are 4 major mobo brands and more than 8 GPU vendors so very few people will have both an MSI GPU and MB. Plus this comp is aimed at normal people(LN2 is not very useful) who can't afford to buy a new GPU and MB just to participate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizerty Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) "Overclocking enthusiasts, don’t miss this!"... does it means no "extreme over clocker allowed ? if yes, it need to be write in BIG and RED... Edited March 24, 2014 by Wizerty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingerYar Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 So sad that I sold my R7770 PE, would like to participate Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmbot Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 You've got to be joking right? Clearly he is meaning the branding restrictions. Obviously cuts down on participants if you need BOTH to be MSI branded. Spend $XXX for a shot at a sub $250 board? The idea is good to spread brand recognition but poorly executed. You'd think they'd want people who have older gen hardware to get newer MSI branded hardware from the comp to try to breed brand loyalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoyNotSoSlim Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 "The stage prize will be given away to a lucky winner chosen amongst all who hit the target" Who picks and how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Vivi Posted March 25, 2014 Crew Share Posted March 25, 2014 Clearly he is meaning the branding restrictions. Obviously cuts down on participants if you need BOTH to be MSI branded. Spend $XXX for a shot at a sub $250 board? The idea is good to spread brand recognition but poorly executed. You'd think they'd want people who have older gen hardware to get newer MSI branded hardware from the comp to try to breed brand loyalty. you can use your old msi stuff to win new msi stuff socket 775 can reach 12345 in 3dmark06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoyNotSoSlim Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 you can use your old msi stuff to win new msi stuff socket 775 can reach 12345 in 3dmark06 That's a good idea for a competition actually^. Set an achievable score in a benchmark, ie the 12345 in 3DM06, and to win it, get closest with the oldest hardware. It'd be dead simple for a 4770k and 780ti to get that score at low clocks, but much harder for a Q6600 and GTX280 for instance. ^Noting this down for future OCAU comps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna_Haze Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 STRAYA! Well its my first competition. Pretty happy only being two off the mark. Might try again tomorrow to nail it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmbot Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 you can use your old msi stuff to win new msi stuff socket 775 can reach 12345 in 3dmark06 Good point but I still disagree with how some of these comps are brand limited. Seems backwards marketing as I stated before. Good luck to everybody able to compete! :celebration: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 "The stage prize will be given away to a lucky winner chosen amongst all who hit the target" Who picks and how? I think we'll make use of random.org again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firehawk174 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) WHY! Edited March 27, 2014 by Massman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
der8auer Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Haha close enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnidaol Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delly Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 result with MSI A88X-G45 Gaming and APU A10-7850K w/R7 Series is allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Trouffman Posted March 29, 2014 Crew Share Posted March 29, 2014 The rules says : Any MSI motherboard. MSI graphics card So as long as your R7 card is MSI it`s fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delly Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The rules says : Any MSI motherboard. MSI graphics card So as long as your R7 card is MSI it`s fine I was referring to the integrated Kaveri GPU, not a discrete Radeon R7, from there the doubt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
der8auer Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Only make submission with a MSI videocard Integreated GPU is not a videocard and it's from AMD. So I guess it's not allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.nfraR.ed Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Why not if it is running on an MSI mobo. It's basically similar to soldering a gpu provided by AMD on a MSI videocard PCB, but in this case it is on a socket. In both cases the gpu is manufactured by AMD. Plsu if you open GPUZ your integrated vga will have the mobo vendor. Not to mention that if your card is a reference model it might be produced by e.g. Sapphire and MSI put only a sticker on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noxon Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 So, out of "all" the 16 participants, there are only 2 with a card fast enough to make 2828.28 in Heaven DX11, unless some has sli/cf. Good winning odds:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delly Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Why not if it is running on an MSI mobo. It's basically similar to soldering a gpu provided by AMD on a MSI videocard PCB, but in this case it is on a socket. In both cases the gpu is manufactured by AMD.Plsu if you open GPUZ your integrated vga will have the mobo vendor exactly, that's why I asked that question Edited March 30, 2014 by delly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 result with MSI A88X-G45 Gaming and APU A10-7850K w/R7 Series is allowed? Fill out MSI vendor under GPU name. Integrated graphics has always been a bit weird, but traditionally people full out the MB vendor name in the GPU vendor field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoyNotSoSlim Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 So, out of "all" the 16 participants, there are only 2 with a card fast enough to make 2828.28 in Heaven DX11, unless some has sli/cf.Good winning odds:rolleyes: LOL. Just because someone submitted with a low end card, for a comp that needs a low scores, doesn't mean that they don't have higher end cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Trouffman Posted March 30, 2014 Crew Share Posted March 30, 2014 Damn i didnt checkt he timezone started benching 20min before the end of the round ! well.. still heav heaven to play with ! FatboyNotSoSlim : exactly i used a 270 AMD for the forst run now using the GTX 770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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