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Hello!
OcUK and Gigabyte have teamed up for a mini over clocking competition to win an Z68XP-UD3 Motherboard to promote mSATA and Intel Smart Response Technology!
One talented over clocker will get the opportunity to win the Fantastic Z68XP-UD3 motherboard courtesy of Gigabyte!!
4 runners up will recieve a Gigabyte goodie bag!
Any Gigabyte board on the following sockets is allowed limiting hardly anyone so anyone with a Gigabyte board based on the following sockets can enter!
AMD:
- AM2
- AM2+
- AM3
Intel:
- LGA 775
- LGA 1156
- LGA 1155
- LGA 1366
So... If you think your up for the challenge get tweaking now!!
Overclockers UK has teamed up with Gigabyte for an UK exclusive overclocking competition to win the Z68XP-UD3 motherboard based on Intel's latest mainstream/enthusiast chipset.
All you have to do enter is follow the following rules and requirements.
Motherboard Prize will be awarded to the user who submits the Highest point score on the following 3 benchmarks combined.
Highest percentage overclock for CPU-Z
Lowest percentage underclock for CPU-Z
The closest 3D Mark CPU score (for 3Dmark 2006) to the given number for each category. (775, 1156, 1155, 1366, AM2, AM2+, AM3)
Points will be awarded for each section as follows.
CPU-Z Max percentage OC
1st – 20
2nd – 17
3rd – 13
4th – 10
5th – 8
6th – 6
7th – 5
8th – 3
9th – 2
10th – 1
CPU-Z Lowest percentage OC
1st – 20
2nd – 17
3rd – 13
4th – 10
5th – 8
6th – 6
7th – 5
8th – 3
9th – 2
10th – 1
3D Mark 06 CPU score of (closest too):
AM2: 2247, AM2+: 3909, Llano: 4177, AM3: 5242, AM3+: 5447, 775: 4800, 1156: 5750, 1155: 7704, 1366: 8008. (Each of the category’s above run the following points system.)
1st – 20
2nd – 17
3rd – 13
4th – 10
5th – 8
6th – 6
7th – 5
8th – 3
9th – 2
10th – 1
Rules
Hardware Restrictions:
- Only Gigabyte based boards on sockets 775, 1156, 1155, 1366, AM2, AM2+, AM3.
- Any CPU is allowed.
- Memory used must not exceed 2133mhz CL8-8-8-24
- There are no restrictions on cooling method.
- Scores must be gained between NOW and the 7th of OCT
- 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. Entrants may only have one post with entries so any entries improved on must replace the original post. Posting later in the thread to signify a new entry is allowed.
- A valid entry must include a screenshot displaying a validated CPU-Z score along with a validated CPU-Z , Mainboard and Memory Tabs and a text file showing the OcUK Forum ID and submission date.
For example:
Example of "validated link" http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1795166 Validation is a requirement. Failure to do so will result in a last place entry of ZERO points.
Below, CPU-Z Max OC with motherboard + Ram screens. Same applies for Lowest OC/Underclock.
Below, CPU 3D Mark 06 Score.
- Gigabyte 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
- 3D Mark 06 HWBot Rules: Click HERE
Download
- CPU-Z Latest download HERE
- 3D Mark 06 download HERE
Terms and conditions.
Competition closes 11:59 p.m. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) on October 7th, 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
OcUK and Gigabyte have teamed up for a mini over clocking competition to win an Z68XP-UD3 Motherboard to promote mSATA and Intel Smart Response Technology!
One talented over clocker will get the opportunity to win the Fantastic Z68XP-UD3 motherboard courtesy of Gigabyte!!
4 runners up will recieve a Gigabyte goodie bag!
Any Gigabyte board on the following sockets is allowed limiting hardly anyone so anyone with a Gigabyte board based on the following sockets can enter!
AMD:
- AM2
- AM2+
- AM3
Intel:
- LGA 775
- LGA 1156
- LGA 1155
- LGA 1366
So... If you think your up for the challenge get tweaking now!!
Overclockers UK has teamed up with Gigabyte for an UK exclusive overclocking competition to win the Z68XP-UD3 motherboard based on Intel's latest mainstream/enthusiast chipset.
All you have to do enter is follow the following rules and requirements.
Motherboard Prize will be awarded to the user who submits the Highest point score on the following 3 benchmarks combined.
Highest percentage overclock for CPU-Z
Lowest percentage underclock for CPU-Z
The closest 3D Mark CPU score (for 3Dmark 2006) to the given number for each category. (775, 1156, 1155, 1366, AM2, AM2+, AM3)
Points will be awarded for each section as follows.
CPU-Z Max percentage OC
1st – 20
2nd – 17
3rd – 13
4th – 10
5th – 8
6th – 6
7th – 5
8th – 3
9th – 2
10th – 1
CPU-Z Lowest percentage OC
1st – 20
2nd – 17
3rd – 13
4th – 10
5th – 8
6th – 6
7th – 5
8th – 3
9th – 2
10th – 1
3D Mark 06 CPU score of (closest too):
AM2: 2247, AM2+: 3909, Llano: 4177, AM3: 5242, AM3+: 5447, 775: 4800, 1156: 5750, 1155: 7704, 1366: 8008. (Each of the category’s above run the following points system.)
1st – 20
2nd – 17
3rd – 13
4th – 10
5th – 8
6th – 6
7th – 5
8th – 3
9th – 2
10th – 1
Rules
Hardware Restrictions:
- Only Gigabyte based boards on sockets 775, 1156, 1155, 1366, AM2, AM2+, AM3.
- Any CPU is allowed.
- Memory used must not exceed 2133mhz CL8-8-8-24
- There are no restrictions on cooling method.
- Scores must be gained between NOW and the 7th of OCT
- 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. Entrants may only have one post with entries so any entries improved on must replace the original post. Posting later in the thread to signify a new entry is allowed.
- A valid entry must include a screenshot displaying a validated CPU-Z score along with a validated CPU-Z , Mainboard and Memory Tabs and a text file showing the OcUK Forum ID and submission date.
For example:
Example of "validated link" http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1795166 Validation is a requirement. Failure to do so will result in a last place entry of ZERO points.
Below, CPU-Z Max OC with motherboard + Ram screens. Same applies for Lowest OC/Underclock.
Below, CPU 3D Mark 06 Score.
- Gigabyte 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
- 3D Mark 06 HWBot Rules: Click HERE
Download
- CPU-Z Latest download HERE
- 3D Mark 06 download HERE
Terms and conditions.
Competition closes 11:59 p.m. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) on October 7th, 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
