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

[Norton]

Thanks everyone

Will reply to the recent posts and PM's in a couple of hours when work is a little bit less "Monday"

UPDATE!!! ......

Here's what we have so far (UPDATED 6/11):

- Motherboard- Asus Crosshair VI donated by @RealNeil
- CPU- Ryzen 1500X donated by @RealNeil
- Ram- 2x4GB GSkill DDR4 4000 donated by @Norton
- SSD- pending
- HDD- 1TB WD Black donated by @Norton & @rtwjunkie
- Case- FSP CMT 520 RGB donated by @sneekypeet
- Cooler- FSP Windale 6 cooler donated by @RealNeil
- PSU- EVGA 650 BQ donated by @flmatter
- GPU- Gigabyte RX 570 (4GB) donated by @Norton & @Lt_JWS
- operating system- Windows 10 Pro donated by @stinger608
- mouse- ASUS ROG Strix Evolve Aura RGB mouse donated by @rtwjunkie
- keyboard- Corsair K55 RGB keyboard donated by @flmatter
- headphones- Razer Kraken USB headset donated by @neatfeatguy

What we still need:
- accessories, games, utilities, misc
- shipping assistance
- a couple more gifts (US, EU, etc...)- some items pending

*** We will proceed with opening up the giveaway and the build log once the build specs are completed ***

Want to help?
Please post here or PM me with any items you would like to donate towards the build

AND we also have an Old School build going on (with @neatfeatguy and @BarbaricSoul) - see this post for details:
https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/...ne-10th-but-not-forgotten.202061/post-3854260

 

[qubit]

Will reply to the recent posts and PM's in a couple of hours when work is a little bit less "Monday"

Oh gawd, my day was also like that, totally nonstop lol.

 

[Norton]

Build specs nearly completed- post(s) updated

What we still need:
- accessories, games, utilities, misc
- shipping assistance
- a couple more gifts (US, EU, etc...)- some items pending

 

[phill]

If I can spare any cash for a donation towards the build, I will do so

 

[Caring1]

Is there a Paypal account we can donate to?

 

[qubit]

Is there a Paypal account we can donate to?

I'll give you mine.

 

[Caring1]

I'll give you mine.

 

[RealNeil]

I had to close my PayPal account last week. They helped themselves to $99.00 and wouldn't give it back.

 

[jboydgolfer]

Is there a Paypal account we can donate to?

id suggest you PM @Norton

 

[RealNeil]

id suggest you PM @Norton

Agreed, he's good with communication.

 

[neatfeatguy]

I don't have anything better to do at the moment, so I'm going to nitpick on something minor.

@Norton Post# 2961

Welcome to the Kreij Memorial Summer 2017 PC giveaway build and giveaway!

Need to change it to 2018. Unless....I'm from the future and everyone else is still in 2017....

 

[Norton]

I don't have anything better to do at the moment, so I'm going to nitpick on something minor.

@Norton Post# 2961


Need to change it to 2018. Unless....I'm from the future and everyone else is still in 2017....

Fixed- Thanks!

Will reply back to a few PM's and update the build specs, etc.. this evening

 

[Norton]

UPDATE!!!

Build is nearly complete...

Kreij Memorial Summer 2018 giveaway build

Here's what we have so far (UPDATED 6/13):

- Motherboard- Asus Crosshair VI donated by @RealNeil
- CPU- Ryzen 1500X donated by @RealNeil
- Ram- 2x4GB GSkill DDR4 4000 donated by @Norton
- SSD- PNY 240GB SSD donated by @T-Bob
- HDD- 1TB WD Black donated by @Norton & @rtwjunkie
- Case- FSP CMT 520 RGB donated by @sneekypeet
- Cooler- FSP Windale 6 cooler donated by @RealNeil
- PSU- EVGA 650 BQ donated by @flmatter
- GPU- Gigabyte RX 570 (4GB) donated by @Norton & @Lt_JWS
- operating system- Windows 10 Pro donated by @stinger608
- mouse- ASUS ROG Strix Evolve Aura RGB mouse donated by @rtwjunkie
- keyboard- Corsair K55 RGB keyboard donated by @flmatter
- headphones- Razer Kraken USB headset donated by @neatfeatguy

Spoiler: Games

- Lara Croft GO
- Laser League
- Mafia III
- Mafia III: Sign of the Times
- Outlast 2
- Dead Rising 4
- Kerbal Space Program
more to come...

What we still need:
- accessories, games, utilities, misc
- shipping assistance
- a couple more gifts (US, EU, etc...)- some items pending

*** We will proceed with opening up the giveaway(s) and the build log(s) once the build specs are completed ***

Want to help?
Please post here or PM me with any items you would like to donate towards the build

AND we also have an Old School build going on (with @neatfeatguy and @BarbaricSoul) - will post updates on that build as it comes together

Kreij Memorial 2018 Old School giveaway build

Specs:

CPU Phenom II x4 940 (AM2+)
MB: ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi
RAM: 2x2GB DDR2 Corsair XMS2
GPU: BFG GTX 280 & a flashed BFG GTX 285 (flashed with the 280 BIOS) in SLI
Heatsink: Zalman 9500A
PSU: CoolerMaster SilentPro 1000W
Soundcard: ASUS Xonar DG 5.1
HHD: 500 gb Seagate 7200.12 w/ Windows XP installed
Case: Lian Li V1000b

 

[neatfeatguy]

Friendly bump up to remind folks things are in motion and to take a look at what the current giveaway has in store!

 

[RealNeil]

le-Bump!

 

[Norton]

New project and giveaway startup is overdue.... my fault

Update/Startup within the next 24-48 hrs

 

[OneMoar]

HIIIIIIIIIIIIUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Arjai]

I have these keys to gift, @Norton

 

[neatfeatguy]

Keeping this thread in the minds of folks, things are coming down the pipe!

I've got one, maybe two things I'll contribute to small item giveaways that folks could also have a chance at winning. I've got a new in box, ASUS USB-AC55 wifi adapter (not at home to snap an actual pic of mine, but found this image online of what the package looks like) that I am giving out - @Norton knows about it already.

I'm contemplating on also adding in the Google WiFi 3-pack for another giveaway item. It works well for just a basic wifi router, but doesn't handle what I need without causing me issues. If you are someone or know someone that just needs a solid and simple wifi router, it will work great. I can't use it because the software is very closed off and it causes problems with my needs: it doesn't allow my plex server to access the internet and it also has issues with connecting a hub/switch while being setup with its mesh wifi network. If you need or want great control over settings on the router or have a need for more than 1 wired connection, it's not for you. If you just want a good wifi router and solely rely on wifi, this would work great.

If there's interest in it, I can also offer it for a giveaway item.
(again, not at home, but this is what the box looks like)

 

[Arjai]

Any News? This thread has been idle for a couple weeks.

 

[neatfeatguy]

Any News? This thread has been idle for a couple weeks.

My guess is @Norton has been busy with personal life and work. Something like this giveaway gets pushed to the back burner at times, unfortunately. Hopefully all is well on everyone's end and things will eventually get back on track in due time. Though it never hurts to ask questions

My main curiosity is if @BarbaricSoul had a chance to see about cobbling together the old school build.....it's been a nagging thought in my mind for a while now.

 

[RealNeil]

I'm sure that it will happen as soon as possible.

 

[BarbaricSoul]

My guess is @Norton

My main curiosity is if @BarbaricSoul had a chance to see about cobbling together the old school build.....it's been a nagging thought in my mind for a while now.

Honestly, I haven't done anything with it. It's just sitting here in boxes still waiting for our next giveaway.

 

[blobster21]

Time went slow, stopped.

That's a free bump for Kreij's memorial.

 

[RealNeil]

Knowing Norton and his dedication to this twice-yearly endeavor, there has to be a good reason for the wait. I don't mind at all.
Whatever it is, I understand and accept it.