New Formula One Overclocking Competition Announced

[The_Overclocker]

Mhhh, should be better if we are only Team Germany and not Team Tom's Hardware

Hi, Team Germany was, like Team UK, next on the list. However, Patrick at Tom's Hardware was talking of creating a team to promote before he even knew about F1. Tom's kinda kills two birds with one stone. You'll still have german flags remember!

To clarify; I have not signed for this since I dont have time at this point. Sorry.

Hi mate, Sorry - you're name was down because I asked Asus at Computex who they wanted and they said you. I've been trying to contact you since. I'll have a word off thread...

No Apparently our market does not sell enough hardware even though it is far bigger than some of the other countries, not being disappointed with not being involved but there are also some other big countries out there like Germany and France so I can not see why they are not in this as well.

I thought Hwbot gave a good idea of which countries are good at this.

Hi mate, As I said to Baz. It's not about strength of competition for the guest teams... it's only about number of Extreme followers. we were actively talked out of having a team UK team for this by the industry because there simply aren't many people in the UK who care about extreme overclocking... purely compared to the other countries selected. That's all. It's only for season one. And this has to be VERY different to existing HWBot competitions or it will seriously diminish them.

You're right about France and Germany.. however, the Tricolor and er, German Flag, will be flown by Team Biostar and Team tom's Hardware. It could well be that Benchtec will be Team MSI at this point.

Nothing is concrete yet. But we had to be pretty Dictator-like in this process because it needs to be ultra commercial. Not about which HWBot teams are the best.

maybe can have qualifiers like the world cup... on who gets to go into the league.. and who is not in the main league.. then after than u can implement the relegation method ? possible

That will happen with season two which will be longer. This is only a test season using teams which are industry friendly to get as much backing as possible... down the line.

Would like to see it done more like the ALMS with various classes competing against each other and all for global wins. Basically what we've got are the top 20 benchers stuffed into one class. This is great, let this be the "prototype" class, and then offer a second "GT" class for the less extreme bencher. Take a look at the Forum Wars rules and regulations. Perhaps not as stiff requirements and limitations on hardware, but give the guy on dry ice a class to compete in. That'd be the lowest though.. benching on water is like taking a cart to a road course Then you've got to limit the number of participants and hold qualifiers prior to the season to set the rosters. I also wouldn't have "factory" teams due to the potential conflicts with benchers and sponsors. If a team is sponsored, great, but don't make it part of their team name unless the team decides it.

Hey, ideally we'll be flying overclockers around the world and have Multiple class comps at places like Monaco. Even a demolition derby class

We'll crawl before we can walk but this is all about promoting the crap out of overclockers and overclocking.

Please edit it back and change team members to me and crotale.

No, just kidding. This competition looks really fun, too bad there weren't any Swedes. elmor would've been a no-brainer imho.

I've been asking in the background about this. There was a slot for a Scandinavian Team and Team Asus would probably have two Scandinavians in it too. I'm assuming Sweden will be represented there.

there is very little point you and shamino bothering to enter results
as you will destroy the other manufactures products with evga

The Global Motherboard Product Managers personally beg to differ. Also, any team can use any kit. FYI - talking to Shamino, he was openly saying that for some benchmarks he'd want to use a Rampage II Extreme!

Also, have you seen Asus' new MARS cards?

Finally, I'm not making a penny from this. I'd hope to down the line, but if I do, then so will the competitors, XS and HWBot. I'd love to have football-stlye transfer fees and contracts happening for the best guys.

I'm down OVERCLOCKER!!! Really glad someone stepped up and got the ball rolling on something like this. I think with a tweak or two here or there and a few runs through, we can have something really cool here.
Does there really have to be both 32m and 8m?? One is boring enough.
How about you lose 32m and replace it with 3dmark 2001...seriously

I fully agree with this but was again talked down... at least for season 1. It's supposed to be all about pushing the limits of new hardware performance, and as much as we all love 3DM01, lots of manufacturers can't see the point. I'm certain it will be in season two.

Glad you're stoked. Jacob was mentioning you were keen!