OC Nation is back! alive and kickin!
Again, this is where experts and newbies converge in learning, sharing and discussing anything about the art of Overclocking. It’s a 2 day Leg gathering that includes seminars, product display and demo, raffle prizes, collegiate modding competition, fastest pc builders, dance central competition, pc clinic, lan party, overclocking masters competition, and a whole lot more! it’s your Overclocking event that enthusiasts will look forward to.
Our Goal is not only to provide and expand the knowledge of PC enthusiasts but to open new markets to the brands that we believe in as well.
Prizes:
OCN Masters
Champion - php7k, CM Haf XM chassis, CM Silent Pro Hybrid 1050watts PSU, ECS mobo, CM Powerfort powerbank, CM premium items.
Final 9: CM Hyper TX3 cpu cooler (depends on stock availability) - same coolers will be used for OC competitions.
Collegiate Casemodz Competition
Champion - php20k, 5x CM premium items
Fastest PC Builder
Champion - php7k, CM Powerfort powerbank, CM premium items
Last Man Standing:
CM Chassis with CM Premium items
and other goodies to follow and daily raffles from sponsors :)
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This event will be held @ SM Cyberzone Manila this coming March 16-17, 11am onward.
Schedules are to be posted w/in this week, for the meantime, submit your best overclock gain to join our OC Masters competition.
No Registration fees :)
Here's how:
Online screening
-Submission starts Feb 19 and ends on March 13.
-Those interested should submit their setup's Wprime 32M and 3dmark11 runs online.
-Prepare and make a screenshot of the following programs on your screen; make sure of legibility:
-Contest official OC Nation wallpaper
Task 1:
Wprime 32M (1024M)
Rules:
1. Use only Wprime 32M from http://www.putme.net/wPrime209.zip.
-- Choose the 1024M Stability Test
2. Cooling should be Air and Water only. (Chilled water is not allowed)
3. Intel or AMD processors:
-- Intel CPU's up to 5Ghz only (no memory limit).
-- AMD CPU's up to any speed (no memory limit). Unlock cores are allowed.
4. Use Windows 7 ONLY (32bit or 64bit)
5. Submission screenshot should include a screen capture of the following:
-- CPU-Z with the following tabs : CPU / Mainboard / Memory
-- Use the OC Nation wallpaper for all submissions.
-- Wprime 32M run with the final score shown.
-- The System Information window (Right Click My Computer --> Properties)
6. Notepad showing:
-- TPC handle
-- Rig specs
7. Result in the format "Username / CPU speed / Memory speed / CPU-Z Validation link"
8. A picture of the computer used to perform the 3DMark11 run is required to be submitted.
*Screen capture should be using the OC Nation wallpaper and include everything in Rule No. 4 and Rule No. 5, a picture of
the computer used to perform the wPrime run and Rule. No. 6.
Task 2:
3DMark11
Rules:
Only a single GPU video card is allowed. Multi GPU card is not permitted. Lucid virtu is not permitted.
Use 3DMark11 Basic Edition or if you own a legit license, the Advance edition. Download the free edition from 3DMark : http://www.3dmark.com/3dmark11/download/
Set to run on Performance preset only. Also ensure Physx is disable (by default).
Use the OC Nation wallpaper for all submissions. download link
Submission should include the following:
Screen capture of the finished 3DMark window.
GPU-Z with the Graphics Card tab open.
CPU-Z with the General/Memory/Motherboard tabs.
Submission format :
Username / CPU speed / GPU speed / GPU Type / GPU-Z Validation link
Included in the screenshots the TPC ID/ Real Name/ Rig Setup in a notepad window.
Submit your screenshots to this email: charles.adcentrix@ymail.com (screenies and full contact details)
*Each contestant is allowed up to three submissions per task; only the best run will be counted.
*Final score includes Wprime 32M (weighted 50%) and 3dmark11(weighted 50%)
*Top 9 contestants plus 3 backup will be posted on official sites, contacted via text or email, and registered to compete in the OC Nation League.
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Event proper
-3 contestants per round.
-Contestants will be assisted by Overclocking Marshalls, one for each contestant.
-Participants are required to use only the computer hardware (Processor, Memory & Videocard) and peripherals (USB Flash Drives, DVD/CD-ROM & HDD) provided by OC Nation.
-OC Nation will provide the following in addition to the above essential hardware:
- 2pcs 120x25mm cooling fans
- Pen/Pencil & Paper
- All requisite software pre-installed
OC Nation will not provide the following:
- Philips Screwdrivers (required)
- Calculators
- Multimeter
- Other miscellaneous hand tools / supplies
Participants are not allowed to use any other software that is not provided by OC Nation
Windows 7 Pro/Ultimate x64
Note : The OS will be installed in a single partition. Participants are not allowed to add or modify the partition.
All Tasks are Time Limited: Task 1 is 20mins; Task 2 is 40 minutes while Task 3 is 1hour.
Assembly of the unit.
Wprime 32M benchmarking may be started as soon as you finish assembly/set-up.
There are no limits to submissions, provided they are within the tasks' timespan.
No modification or change to the BIOS code of motherboard & Videocard will be allowed.
The CPU ratio will be fixed at most x50 and all cores must remain enabled. Marshals may check these particulars during benchmarking and during submission.
Each screenshot must include OC Nation official wallpaper and following elements:
-Task 2: Wprime 32M result, CPU-Z (CPU/Memory/Mainboard tabs)
-Task 3: 3DMark11 result, GPU-Z, CPU-Z (CPU/Memory/Mainboard tabs)
-There are no limits to submissions, provided they are within the tasks' timespan.
-When the benchmark process comes to an end, contestants must call upon a Judge to come and check their benchmark score.
-The score will be confirmed and submitted with a screenshot.
-Final Score includes Wprime 32M (50% weighted) and 3DMark11 (50% weighted) overclocking performance gain score
-The top contestant is scheduled to compete in the OC Nation 2012 Grand Finals on March 17th @ at SM Manila.
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OC Nation Program:
SM Cyberzone Manila (1st leg)
March 16 (Saturday)
11:00 – 1:00 pm
Seminar: Overclocking 101 / PC Building 101 (Computer Assembly, Computer Overclocking Basics)
Rig Display: Open for all
Booth games: Free
1:00 – 2:00
Product Review: ECS, Cooler Master and other brands (Onsite discussion with question and answer portion.)
2:00 – 6:00
Competition: OC Nation Masters (Eliminations)
Competition: Fastest PC Builder (Eliminations)
Competition: Dance Central 3 (Eliminations)
6:00 – 7:00
Contest: Raffle draw, mini games
March 17 (Sunday)
11:00 – 2:00 pm
Competition: Fastest PC Builder Team Championship (Eliminations)
Side Contest: Last Man Standing
2:00 – 4:00
Competition: OC Nation Masters Championship
Competition: Dance Central 3 Championship
4:00 – 6:00
Competition: Fastest PC Builder Team Championship
Top 3 teams representing their universities on who’s got the speed and skill to become our OCN Fastest PC Builders.
4:00 – 7:00
Judging / Awarding:
Collegiate Casemodz Champion php20,000
Fastest PC Builder Team Champion php7,000 plus hardware prizes
Last Man Standing Cooler Master chassis plus sponsor premium items
Good luck guys! Please share! See you there :
