WCG-TPU Team Captain's Christmas Giveaway! (2017 edition)

Norton · Dec 24, 2017

Hey Team,

I missed doing this last year, don't want to repeat that mistake . The senior management at my company remembered me again at bonus time so I'm going to share some.

What's the prize?

Update- @twilyth has added $50 to the prize amount :toast:

- A ~~$100~~$150 Paypal gift!

The drawing will be held tomorrow evening- Christmas Day*
*note- may opt to move to Boxing day depending on response
Requirements/terms to qualify for the prize:
* in order for your name to be drawn- you would need to be a member of this forum also (we will draw according to forum name so please post if WCG name is different)
- Be an active WCG-TPU cruncher OR folder
- Joined the TPU crunching or folding Team at least 30 days ago
- Post in this thread*
* You can post as little as "Want" or...
- you can share a tale of giving that shows the spirit of the holidays
- share your crunching/folding plans for the new year
- potluck... post anything you want (within forum guidelines ofc)

Thank you for your contributions this year- you guys are AWESOME!!!

Have a Wonderful Holiday!!!

stinger608 · Dec 24, 2017

This is soooooooooooo awesome of you bro!!!!!!!!!

I'll jump in on this one as I could use it to update some ram in the new "XZero" cruncher!

I'm at 100 threads of crunching now. Plan to at least keep in that area throughout the following year.

T-Bob · Dec 24, 2017

Just freakin amazing Capt'n :respect:

I want in, so I can use it to purchase another 16-thread Ryzen based cruncher. This would also allow me to retire one of my current systems and donate it back to the team.

stinger608 said:
I'm at 100 threads of crunching now. Plan to at least keep in that area throughout the following year.

@stinger608 That's some serious crunching power bro :toast:

stinger608 · Dec 24, 2017

T-Bob said:
That's some serious crunching power bro

Trouble is, so many of them are older systems, so the crunching power isn't top tier anymore.

Norton · Dec 24, 2017

@twilyth has added $50 to the prize

Post updated! :toast:

XZero450 · Dec 24, 2017

I managed to snag a 1950x at a discount and am working on accumulating all the parts to build a dedicated cruncher/folder out of it.

AlienIsGOD · Dec 24, 2017

I'm in

just need to get WCG back on the kids PC as I did a reformat thinking it would help the r9 390x issues. Will install and get running in a few

To share a story, I gave the extra 8320 and the asus mobo (it may work lol) to a friend that's running a phenom 2 six core. He helped get the kids PC together as I can't handle building a pc alone lol (too much stress). 3rd pc just needs a psu and it should be golden so I figured tpu members helped me so I can easily help a friend in need out as well

Toothless · Dec 24, 2017

I'm in too! Planning on getting my little am1 rig back in action since it got repurposed and adding a gpu can get it folding too. Just need a case and a PSU which I might be getting here soonish.

Someday I can get a 8700k and use those extra threads for WCG.

Arjai · Dec 24, 2017

I am definitely in!! I am overworked and underpaid and could use the money to pay some bills!!
I am currently trying to find the time to get two boxes up and running. I have an optiplex I want to drop an i7 in but, i think I fried the memory...
I then have the A10 that I need to finish building, I need an SSD and a graphics card to finish it off, that is if I haven't killed the memory on that too! Static here is killing me!! I need a static bracelet!!

GREASEMONKEY · Dec 24, 2017

Count me in! if I qualify

just cause I never win anything.LOL!

twilyth · Dec 24, 2017

Arjai said:
I am definitely in!! I am overworked and underpaid and could use the money to pay some bills!!
I am currently trying to find the time to get two boxes up and running. I have an optiplex I want to drop an i7 in but, i think I fried the memory...
I then have the A10 that I need to finish building, I need an SSD and a graphics card to finish it off, that is if I haven't killed the memory on that too! Static here is killing me!! I need a static bracelet!!

I have a 120gb SSD by Chronos that seems to work. I have 2 others that look like they're bricked but this one formatted ok. I'd have to do a low-level format and test it to make sure it works but if it does, it's yours.

kenkickr · Dec 25, 2017

I'm not in but want to give congrats to those that are donating towards this awesome prize. Merry Christmas everyone and crunch away all!!

Recca29 · Dec 25, 2017

I am in, but will be out of town for the week. i will leave my system ON, if there are no electrical problem it should work till i get back.
My inverter is acting up a little so only WCG.

Norton · Dec 25, 2017

Bump it up - there's still time for an active TPU cruncher or folder to get in on this

Check the OP for details....

BarbaricSoul · Dec 25, 2017

want

I plan to continue to crunch pretty much non-stop though out the next year, same as I've been doing since I started crunching

AlienIsGOD · Dec 25, 2017

8350 back up and crunching

would love to win as i spent all my $ on the kids presents and assembling their pc

4x4n · Dec 25, 2017

Very generous @Norton and @twilyth.

Count me out but just wanted to say thanks for all you do. :lovetpu:

AlienIsGOD · Dec 25, 2017

Good luck to all entered

Bow · Dec 26, 2017

Outstanding guys!!!!!!
Please count me in.

Norton · Dec 26, 2017

We're going to draw the winner tomorrow afternoon to give folks a little more time to get in on the prize.

Will do a last call post about an hour before the drawing

Zachary85 · Dec 26, 2017

I was out of town for the weekend, almost missed this one. Add me in.

Norton · Dec 26, 2017

LAST CALL!

We'll close this up in about 2 hours and announce the winner shortly afterwards... get in now if you want a shot

infrared · Dec 26, 2017

Good luck everyone! I'll pass on this one after winning a gift card previously

Cheers Norton

Norton · Dec 27, 2017

And the winner is..... @BarbaricSoul

Congrats and PM incoming

stinger608 · Dec 27, 2017

Awesome win @BarbaricSoul !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Processor	Ryzen 5900X- Ryzen 5950X- Ryzen 3950X and etc...
Motherboard	Asrock X570 Extreme4- MSI X570S Tomahawk MAX WiFi- MSI B450M Bazooka Max and etc...
Cooling	Noctua NH-U14S (dual fan)- EK 360 AIO with push/pull fans- Corsair H115i RGB Pro XT and etc...
Memory	2x16GB GSkill FlareX 3200/c14- 4x8GB Corsair Vengeance 3600/c16- 2x16GB Team 3600/c18 and etc..
Video Card(s)	MSI Gaming RX 6800- Asus RTX 3070 TUF OC- MSI Ventus GTX 1660Ti and etc...
Storage	Main PC (1TB WD SN850- 2TB PNY CS 3040- 2TB Seagate Firecuda) and etc...
Display(s)	Main PC (2x24" Dell UltraSharp U2414H)
Case	Phanteks P600s- Seasonic Q704- Fractal Meshify C and etc...
Audio Device(s)	Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 speakers
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Mouse	G300s
Keyboard	Corsair K65
VR HMD	N/A
Software	Windows 10 Pro or Ubuntu
Benchmark Scores	Why sit on the Bench when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!

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Case	Corsair Air 540
Audio Device(s)	On board
Power Supply	Seasonic modular 850 watt Platinum/EVGA T2-850 Titanium
Software	Windows 10 Pro/Windows 10 Pro

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Case	Corsair Air 540
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Motherboard	Asrock X570 Extreme4- MSI X570S Tomahawk MAX WiFi- MSI B450M Bazooka Max and etc...
Cooling	Noctua NH-U14S (dual fan)- EK 360 AIO with push/pull fans- Corsair H115i RGB Pro XT and etc...
Memory	2x16GB GSkill FlareX 3200/c14- 4x8GB Corsair Vengeance 3600/c16- 2x16GB Team 3600/c18 and etc..
Video Card(s)	MSI Gaming RX 6800- Asus RTX 3070 TUF OC- MSI Ventus GTX 1660Ti and etc...
Storage	Main PC (1TB WD SN850- 2TB PNY CS 3040- 2TB Seagate Firecuda) and etc...
Display(s)	Main PC (2x24" Dell UltraSharp U2414H)
Case	Phanteks P600s- Seasonic Q704- Fractal Meshify C and etc...
Audio Device(s)	Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 speakers
Power Supply	EVGA 750 G3- SeaSonic DGC 750- EVGA P2 850 and etc...
Mouse	G300s
Keyboard	Corsair K65
VR HMD	N/A
Software	Windows 10 Pro or Ubuntu
Benchmark Scores	Why sit on the Bench when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!

WCG-TPU Team Captain's Christmas Giveaway! (2017 edition)

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

T-Bob

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

XZero450

AlienIsGOD

Vanguard Beta Tester

Toothless

Tech, Games, and TPU!

Arjai

GREASEMONKEY

twilyth

kenkickr

Recca29

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

BarbaricSoul

AlienIsGOD

Vanguard Beta Tester

4x4n

Xtreme Refugee

AlienIsGOD

Vanguard Beta Tester

Bow

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

Zachary85

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

infrared

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

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Processor	3950x/1950x/3700x
Motherboard	Auros Ultra/Auros Gaming 7/Fatal1ty ITX/ac
Cooling	Custom Water
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Case	STH10/TH10/Nano S
Power Supply	SeaSonic 1200w/SeaSonic 1200w PRIME + SeasSonic 1000w/eVGA 850 Bronze

System Name	Aliens Ryzen Rig \| 2nd Hand Omen
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Motherboard	Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite (F61 BIOS) \| B450 matx
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Display(s)	Acer ED273 27" VA 144hz Freesync \|TCL 32" 1080P w/ HDR
Case	NZXT H500 Black \| HP Omen Obelisk
Audio Device(s)	Onboard Realtek \| Onboard Realtek
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650w 80+ Gold \| 500w
Mouse	Steelseries Rival 500 15 button mouse w/ Razor Goliathus Chroma XL mousemat \| Logitech G502
Keyboard	Corsair K65 Mini w/ Cherry MX brown keys \| Logitech G513 Carbon w/ Romer G tactile keys
Software	Windows 10 Pro \| Windows 10 Pro

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Memory	2x32 Corsair Dominator
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Mouse	Corsair Nightsword
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Mouse	Logitech G9x // Logitech MX-518
Keyboard	Corsair Strafe//HyperX Alloy Elite
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Motherboard	Supermicro
Cooling	dual Noctua NH-D14
Memory	generic ECC reg
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Storage	generic
Case	Rosewill Thor

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Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	Thermaltake 1000w SFX-L
Mouse	Corsair Dark Core RGB SE
Keyboard	Corsair K95 Platnium
Software	Win 11 Pro

Processor	Ryzen 7 5700X
Motherboard	ASRock B550M Steel legend
Cooling	Corsair Hydro H100x + 3x120MM fans
Memory	32 GB Crucial 3600Mhz CL16
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Case	Antec
Audio Device(s)	On Board
Power Supply	Corsair 600X
Mouse	Logitech mx 518
Keyboard	Logitech G300s
Software	Windows 10 Pro

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Cooling	Deep Cool Assassin III
Memory	2*16gig Corsair LPX DDR4 3200
Video Card(s)	RTX 4080 FE
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Case	SilverStone Fortress FT04
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Power Supply	Corsair RM850x (2021)
Mouse	Logitech G502
Keyboard	Logitech Orion Spectrum G910
VR HMD	Oculus Quest 2
Software	Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
Benchmark Scores	https://www.3dmark.com/spy/34962882

Processor	3950x
Motherboard	Asus ROG Strix X570-E
Cooling	Custom water
Memory	4x8gb Corsair Dominator
Video Card(s)	Sapphire Nitro RX580
Storage	Adata XPG SX8200 Pro
Display(s)	Asus 24"
Case	Phanteks Evolve X
Power Supply	Seasonic 650

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Case	Athena M1, 6 Chassis Fans
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Power Supply	EVGA Super Nova 1000W
Mouse	Razer Deathadder
Keyboard	Razer Ornata
Software	Windows 11 Home 64-Bit

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Motherboard	Crosshair VI Hero
Cooling	Custom watercooling
Memory	G.Skill TridentZ 2x8GB @ 3466MHz CL14 1T
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Case	Phanteks Enthoo Pro M
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Mouse	Logitech G602
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