**OcUK Exclusive** MSI Extreme Overclocking Competition.

Andrew Moore

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Overclockers UK has teamed up with MSI for an UK exclusive overclocking competition featuring the MSI P67A-GD65 motherboard based on Intel's latest mainstream/enthusiast chipset.

*** Boards now include the GD53, GD55 and GD80 as well as the original GD65 *** Get benching!!

All you have to do enter is follow the following rules and requirements.



First Prize will be awarded to the user who submits the best WPrime 1024m score that adheres to the rules of the competition.

At the end of the competition all other entrants with scores adhering to the rules of the competition will be entered into a random prize draw to win one of two further prizes (prizes shown above)



Rules

Hardware Restrictions:
- Only MSI P67A-GD65, P67A-GD55, P67A-GD80 and the P67A-GD53 - Any Revision will be accepted.
- Only Intel I5-2500K or Intel i7-2600K will be accepted (Hyperthreading is allowed)
- Memory used must not exceed 2000mhz CL7-7-7-18
- There are no restrictions on cooling method.
- Scores must be gained between April 1st and May 31st.
- Scores must adhere to HWBot benchmark rules, be submitted and verified by HWBot, then posted in this thread with a screenshot and the HWBot URL.
- A valid entry must include a screenshot displaying the WPrime 1024m score along with a validated CPU-Z CPU, Mainboard and Memory Tabs and a text file showing the OcUK Forum ID and submission date.


For example:


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- MSI UK reserves the right to disqualify and remove any entry which it at its sole discretion deems contrary to the rules or spirit of the Competition.

Hwbot Rules
General HWBot Rules: Click HERE
WPrime1024m specific rules : Click HERE

Downloads
- wPrime v1.55 download HERE
- CPU-Z Latest download HERE

Terms and conditions.
Competition closes 11:59 p.m. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) on May 31st, 2011.
Winners will be notified by e-mail and competition results posted on the Overclockers UK Forums, Twitter & Facebook.
Prize are not transferable and no cash alternatives are available.
Entry implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Overclockers UK reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time
 
Any chat and questions, feel free to post.

Keep all result links in this thread so that we can easily keep track of the results.

Any results made using any board other than the MSI P67A-GD65 Motherboard will be void.


Thanks and Good luck! :)

** RESULTS LIST **

HiVizMan 133.625s
dynamis uk 148.67s
SPG 189.89s
Nylonthighs 191.57s
thunderflash 194.296s
chrisvb 208.976s
Shadowscotland 223.859s
perox 225.811s
8igdave 230.552s
gcaster
panyan
borandi
ohhbass
speed
 
Andrew Moore said:
- MSI UK reserves the right to disqualify and remove any entry which it at its sole discretion deems contrary to the rules or spirit of the Competition.
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Hello

As you can see, this is an MSI only competition.

Please read the competition rules as it does clearly state that the board used but be the MSI :)

MSI will remove any entries that do not follow the rules in post one.


Thanks :)
 
Hello

Some pretty nice results coming up so far so keep them coming!

As for comments on having to own an MSI product to win an MSI product being a little unfair, yes I can see where you are coming from with this however the competition although hosted here at ocuk is actually an MSI competition hence the need for the GD65.

Don't let this put you down though as other competitions may crop up in the future from other manufacturers or even none manufacturer specific.

Let's all see how this goes and keep the niggles and small moans out of this one as everyone will be able to enter such competitions as times progresses :)

Thanks
 
Ok everyone. Some valid points made however now is the time to move on.

This is an MSI competition run by MSI. The rules stated are their own rules and to participate it is only fair that you follow them.

If you don't have the kit then that is just unfortunate however don't be put off by this as more competitions will come to light in the near future that will involve other manufacturers by them selves or as a group effort.

Any more complaints will result in the post removal and a 24hr sus as it is not fair on those who can enter nor is it fair on the moderating team, the staff of ocuk and for MSI to have to sit here and read all of the childish bickering and moaning.

This is the FIRST competition being hosted like this. It just so happens that it is MSI however more will follow so please dont ruin it for others as that really is not fair!

As pedantic as this may sound ocuk and the moderating team do not like having a moan, suspending members or deleting posts so please adhere to forum rules, competition rules and refrain from drifting away from what is deemed to be a correct forum eticate.


Now be nice! These are some pretty awesome prizes! Yes the tip prize will more than likely be won by a member with a 2600k and some good cooling however there are two prizes in a random draw that are also well worth entering for!

I'd certainly not grumble at the chance of getting an 560ti just for running a 5 minute bench :D
 
ScottiB said:
Hello,

I have decided to open the competition up to owners of the P67A-GD53, GD55and GD80 also. As they are all based on the same power phase design it's only fair :D

Andrew, would you please edit to OP to reflect this?
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Thats a very nice gesture of you Scotti, I shall update now and hopefully we shall see a boost in entries :D
 
rush_syndrome said:
:p

Chill out Scotti.

You're offer is genuine and I'm without doubt that the guys that own MSI products appreciate the opportunity. I think this comp is a great idea and I look forward to seeing just how fast they can tweak with these boards.

The old addage you can't please all the people all the time is what's appropriate here :)

I've taken the liberty to add some capital letters to your post as I presume you're out of stock, and I've attached your toys to the pram with elastic so they come back...

Right who's got the Liquid Nitrogen?? :D
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Ive got phase but its hardly fair :P
 
Come on chaps.

Lets all quit the bickering :)

As has been mentioned a 2600k will pretty much trounce the competition who use 2500ks however it is not out of the rules to use one. Everyone gets entered into a draw to possibly win a 560ti and theres 2 of those up for grabs! So far with the amount of entries here I Would think that you all stand a good chance of winning something. it also gives you all the chance to have a play around with overclocking so you all will take something away from this.

Keep the entries rolling in, I want to see some competition for HiVizMan.
 
1Day said:
With SB processors there is no advantage core speed wise to going with LN2 or even Dry Ice - a good water cooled system will max out all PCU's. I benched WPrime 1024 at 5.7GHz on water. Cold does nothing to aid the overclock achieved. Cold might prolong the life of the CPU but that is all. Chilled water would be as good an option.


Question to the organisers. Where is the leader board or a list of submitted results I could not find one.
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Results going up on my second post now.

See post two :)
 
Right, going to go over this and submit the entries over to MSI.

Looks like HiVizMan has taken the top spot however lets leet MSI go over all entries first to ensure all is within the rules :)
 
*** WINNERS ***
Congratulations to HiVizMan who has taken top spot and secured a tasty GTX580 courtesy of MSI.


The winners of the runners up prizes will be announced very shortly after my randomiser has given me the OK! :)


Randomiser number allocation as follows:

1 - Thunderflash
2 - perox
3 - Speed
4 - SPG
5 - Nylonthighs
6 - ChrisVB
7 - dynamis_dk
8 - 8igdave
9 - gcaster
10 - panyan
11 - borandi
12 - ohhbass
13 - shadowscotland

Two randomiser numbers will now follow :)

Check 2 posts down..

WINNERS ARE - Speed and 8igdave

*** WINNERS ***
 
dynamis_dk said:
Congrats guys...

If I were to give any suggestions it would be to have prices as 1st, 2nd and 3rd... (see leader table for my reasons :p )
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LOL


Got to give you credit for the suggestion :D

MSi rules this time round.. the other comp was a "me" comp henc eonly a single prize + bits to send to top 5 :)
 
Hello!!

MSI are in on Monday morning so I will be having a good ol' chat with them then :)

Sorry for lack of replies.. its been one of those manic weeks lol!
 
8igdave and Speed

Please use TRUST to send me your delivery addresses.


HiVizMan, could you do the same but also drop the same mail over to Scotti :)
 
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