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A Memorial to Kreij - Gone 10 years but never forgotten- check out the latest build(s)

Will you be donating and/or opting in to win the Kreij Cancer Curing PC?

  • Yes I plan to donate and will opt in to crunch/fold on the PC to help cure cancer if I win it.

    Votes: 30 17.0%

  • Yes I plan to donate but will allow others a chance to help cure cancer with the PC.

    Votes: 30 17.0%

  • I will opt in to crunch/fold on the PC to help cure cancer if I win it.

    Votes: 30 17.0%

  • I support this project but will allow others a chance to help cure cancer with the PC.

    Votes: 49 27.8%

  • NEW poll option- This is a great project and I hope TPU members keep it going!!!

    Votes: 40 22.7%

  • I will opt in on current/future giveaways and/or support them knowing crunching/folding is optional

    Votes: 10 5.7%
  • Total voters
    176
Epic! sharing with the crew!
:lovetpu:
 
Ahhzz said:
I wonder about having a single "giveaway thread", where people may both subscribe, and post their giveaway link (not the actual giveaway but something like : "Giveaway here , giving away 3 games X, Y, and Z, runs today thru next Tuesday"), which would give us one central location so that all the giveaways get all the attention they can. Plus, anyone who wishes to participate either way can keep up with anything going on....
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Because all these giveaways are in honor of and carrying on the giving sprit of Kreij. So this thread is the most fitting place to place notifucations.

As to the giveaway locations, we were holding the game giveaways in the gaming sub-forum long before @RCoon said anything to jboyd. That's where we've always done them.

The way we have decided as a group to handle giveaways not getting eclipsed by others is to have this coordination location. There had been a good deal of discussion via PM to organize this so that we don't overwhelm someone's giveaway.

So, the solution has already been worked on. Hopefully this answers your concerns? :-)
 
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Man I am so tired I head to re-read a few posts to understand. Finally I now realise that the "giveaway sub" is actually in the FS/WTB/FT sub forum.

It's my understanding that basically that particular forum is for selling, trading, or giving away random tech crap in a more officialised setting. I would imagine it's primary purpose for being titled "giveaway" was in the event somebody wanted to do handouts for hardware they couldn't be bothered to sell. Likewise people sell games on there but have to ship a physical copy of the serial number to adhere to requirements.

The reason many people don't put game giveaways on there is because the B/S/T forum doesn't show up on the recent posts tab - the reason for this is we want interesting threads to be regularly and widely discussed - not a list of recent for-sale threads containing the word "bump".

Competitions and the like have so far only included games, which sit happily and sensibly in the gaming sub-forum (and like @rtwjunkie said, you guys have been giving away games on that subforum long before I was even a member), where they are easily seen on the recent posts section, making them more widely observable to all members.

Other giveaways for hardware competitions have only ever been for WCG/Crunching, as such they've been posted on the crunching subforum, again, where they show up on recent post sections for all to see. I've not yet seen a hardware giveaway competition on the forums, except for the time I did a giveaway for some gaming peripherals and a processor, but they got plonked into the FS/WTB/FT sub-section.

I can't make an executive decision and say "Hey, having a Giveaway thread specifically for announcing competitions is a great idea, let's do it immediately". I am the tea-boy of TPU, and there are higher ups who may have already considered this and decided against it for good reasons. I'll prod some staff to see what they think.

But perhaps a sticky thread like the "What are you playing" thread would be good enough? I'm weary that stickies can often clog up the first few lines of a forum.

I hope this makes some sense, and answers any questions

BRB whiskey time
 
RCoon said:
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The reason many people don't put game giveaways on there is because the B/S/T forum doesn't show up on the recent posts tab - the reason for this is we want interesting threads to be regularly and widely discussed - not a list of recent for-sale threads containing the word "bump".

.....
But perhaps a sticky thread like the "What are you playing" thread would be good enough? I'm weary that stickies can often clog up the first few lines of a forum.

I hope this makes some sense, and answers any questions

BRB whiskey time
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ding ding ding ding!!! We have a Winner!!

Exactly. I'm staying away from the giveaways except for saying "thanks!" these days, since my gaming schedule is overloaded (present FO4 being the exception, just because I have to!) but there were a couple of giveaways earlier that I was got in on the tail end of, and just barely managed to catch. I think that since we do want everyone here to participate if they can, and it encourages them to give back as well (the reason I had my couple of measly giveaways), the more we expose to it, the better we are....

just my thoughts :) Back to our regularly scheduled appreciation of Special K!
 
What is the Holiday Build? Is that going to be available as a giveaway to any TPU member or is it just a giveaway for crunchers/folders?

Possibly someone could list a general idea of what they would like to go into the build. I might have something that could be used or possibly I could get it.
 
64K said:
What is the Holiday Build? Is that going to be available as a giveaway to any TPU member or is it just a giveaway for crunchers/folders?

Possibly someone could list a general idea of what they would like to go into the build. I might have something that could be used or possibly I could get it.
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The holiday build will be available to any TPU member- there may be an area restriction depending on funds and where the donations come from but we will try our best to cover as much of the globe as possible.

The specs are currently up in the air but we would like to put together a build that will play most of the latest games well. If you have an item that you would want to donate please post here and/or PM me to discuss.

*Note:
We have a pledge from earlier in the year from @CjStaal to donate a Cooler Master HAF X case for the build that I will need to confirm. :)
 
Norton said:
The holiday build will be available to any TPU member- there may be an area restriction depending on funds and where the donations come from but we will try our best to cover as much of the globe as possible.

The specs are currently up in the air but we would like to put together a build that will play most of the latest games well. If you have an item that you would want to donate please post here and/or PM me to discuss.

*Note:
We have a pledge from earlier in the year from @CjStaal to donate a Cooler Master HAF X case for the build that I will need to confirm. :)
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I have a untested 2500k if someone has a board to go with it
 
I could donate a new Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB SSD to the build. Let me know if you want that while they are on sale at Amazon. I can cover shipping it to the builder as long as he is in the USA.
 
Norton said:
The holiday build will be available to any TPU member- there may be an area restriction depending on funds and where the donations come from but we will try our best to cover as much of the globe as possible.

The specs are currently up in the air but we would like to put together a build that will play most of the latest games well. If you have an item that you would want to donate please post here and/or PM me to discuss.

*Note:
We have a pledge from earlier in the year from @CjStaal to donate a Cooler Master HAF X case for the build that I will need to confirm. :)
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I haven't forgotten :p. pm me an address so I can go get a shipping quote
 
This thread just gets more and more epic every time I read it!!!!! :respect: :respect: :respect: :respect: :respect:

I can already see ole uncle Kreij just smiling away up there! :clap: at how amazing this community is! And a lot has to do with his influence on our community! :peace:

Bless ya Dean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
rtwjunkie said:
Because all these giveaways are in honor of and carrying on the giving sprit of Kreij. So this thread is the most fitting place to place notifucations.

As to the giveaway locations, we were holding the game giveaways in the gaming sub-forum long before @RCoon said anything to jboyd. That's where we've always done them.

The way we have decided as a group to handle giveaways not getting eclipsed by others is to have this coordination location. There had been a good deal of discussion via PM to organize this so that we don't overwhelm someone's giveaway.

So, the solution has already been worked on. Hopefully this answers your concerns? :)
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RCoon said:
Man I am so tired I head to re-read a few posts to understand. Finally I now realise that the "giveaway sub" is actually in the FS/WTB/FT sub forum.

It's my understanding that basically that particular forum is for selling, trading, or giving away random tech crap in a more officialised setting. I would imagine it's primary purpose for being titled "giveaway" was in the event somebody wanted to do handouts for hardware they couldn't be bothered to sell. Likewise people sell games on there but have to ship a physical copy of the serial number to adhere to requirements.

The reason many people don't put game giveaways on there is because the B/S/T forum doesn't show up on the recent posts tab - the reason for this is we want interesting threads to be regularly and widely discussed - not a list of recent for-sale threads containing the word "bump".

Competitions and the like have so far only included games, which sit happily and sensibly in the gaming sub-forum (and like @rtwjunkie said, you guys have been giving away games on that subforum long before I was even a member), where they are easily seen on the recent posts section, making them more widely observable to all members.

Other giveaways for hardware competitions have only ever been for WCG/Crunching, as such they've been posted on the crunching subforum, again, where they show up on recent post sections for all to see. I've not yet seen a hardware giveaway competition on the forums, except for the time I did a giveaway for some gaming peripherals and a processor, but they got plonked into the FS/WTB/FT sub-section.

I can't make an executive decision and say "Hey, having a Giveaway thread specifically for announcing competitions is a great idea, let's do it immediately". I am the tea-boy of TPU, and there are higher ups who may have already considered this and decided against it for good reasons. I'll prod some staff to see what they think.

But perhaps a sticky thread like the "What are you playing" thread would be good enough? I'm weary that stickies can often clog up the first few lines of a forum.

I hope this makes some sense, and answers any questions

BRB whiskey time
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Ahhzz said:
ding ding ding ding!!! We have a Winner!!

Exactly. I'm staying away from the giveaways except for saying "thanks!" these days, since my gaming schedule is overloaded (present FO4 being the exception, just because I have to!) but there were a couple of giveaways earlier that I was got in on the tail end of, and just barely managed to catch. I think that since we do want everyone here to participate if they can, and it encourages them to give back as well (the reason I had my couple of measly giveaways), the more we expose to it, the better we are....

just my thoughts :) Back to our regularly scheduled appreciation of Special K!
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@manofthem @Tatty_One @jboydgolfer

What are people's thoughts on renaming this thread:
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/current-sales-deals-on-games-steam-impulse-etc.125191/
To something like "Current Sales, Bundles, Giveaways". I'm concered that renaming it may cause confusion, however the title is a little old and it seems the ideal place for people to link their giveaways.
 
What do you mean "link"? Are you saying coordination there? The announcement of a giveaway? Surely you don't mean puttung all the actual giveaways in one thread?

In any case, yea, thread was definately due a name change.
 
rtwjunkie said:
What do you mean "link"? Are you saying coordination there? The announcement of a giveaway? Surely you don't mean puttung all the actual giveaways in one thread?

In any case, yea, thread was definately due a name change.
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I mean making your giveaways in separate threads, and then posting your link to it in this all consuming thread that everyone will check for deals, bundles and giveaways.
 
I cant put my finger on it....But I KNOW Ive heard a LOT of this somewhere before........Hmmmm;)


i cant speak for linking or anything, I am still getting coffee in me, but a specific location for the giveaways is a good idea. ive been saying it for some time, and i still stand behind it. How it should or Could be implemented is beyond me , i just know for something to grow it needs room.

does the location your speaking of update on the mainpage ticker @RCoon ?
or is the linking what would serve in place of that function?
 
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Yes, current game sales thread has ALWAYS updated on the front page.

I'm sorry you don't like GAME giveaways being in the GAMING section @jboydgolfer, but truly, it's not about you it's about the legacy of @Kreij. The giveaways have always been there unless they are crunching related .
 
rtwjunkie said:
Yes, current game sales thread has ALWAYS updated on the front page.

I'm sorry you don't like GAME giveaways being in the GAMING section @jboydgolfer, but truly, it's not about you it's about the legacy of @Kreij. The giveaways have always been there unless they are crunching related .
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i dont know where this is coming from , but it for One makes me feel like my opinion is not welcome, 2 it feels like your attacking me for expressing my thoughts , and 3 like your treating me for wanting a dedicated location for giveaways is somehow selfish, or me wanting to take focus off of the Kreij thread.

that response is both un called for, and out of line man,.

ill just see my way out of this conversation as clearly my thoughts are not welcomed . i cant believe i just read that post.wow
 
jboydgolfer said:
i dont know where this is coming from , but it for One makes me feel like my opinion is not welcome, 2 it feels like your attacking me for expressing my thoughts , and 3 like your treating me for wanting a dedicated location for giveaways is somehow selfish, or me wanting to take focus off of the Kreij thread.

that response is both un called for, and out of line man,.
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Sorry, I call it like I see it. Everyone knows that. Your public record has been anti-putting the giveaways in the gaming section.
 
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jboydgolfer said:
does the location your speaking of update on the mainpage ticker @RCoon ?
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Yeah the Sales/Bundles/Giveaways thread shows up on the main page. That way people can still post their giveaways in whatever section (a senior mod would have to weigh in here about where game giveaways should be held and whether you get a dedicated section for them), but everybody can subscribe to that main thread and be kept up to date with what new giveaways are happening.

Just drop your giveaway thread links into that main thread with a little summary info, and then more people will be aware of them.
 
That thread looks like it would do the job just fine- AFAIK most gamers visit that thread frequently... I know I do and I barely game anymore :oops:

Would it make sense to redo the OP of that thread or move it to a member/volunteer who would keep it current?
 
Norton said:
That thread looks like it would do the job just fine- AFAIK most gamers visit that thread frequently... I know I do and I barely game anymore :oops:

Would it make sense to redo the OP of that thread or move it to a member/volunteer who would keep it current?
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I'll get to work on it this afternoon/tonight. Tomorrow's my one night off so I'm getting stuff prepped for the weeked.


EDIT: OP in the thread has been updated:
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/current-sales-bundles-giveaways.125191/
 
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RCoon said:
I'll get to work on it this afternoon/tonight. Tomorrow's my one night off so I'm getting stuff prepped for the weeked.
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:toast:

OT for this thread- watch out for the full throttle launch of the Kreij Holiday Build & Giveaway this weekend. We have pledges for some of the hardware for the build already and we have a few other goodies that we plan to giveaway as well :)

:lovetpu:
 
:lovetpu:
 
The case{es} were dropped off today :)
 
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