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GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« on: July 16, 2010, 10:22:34 am »
Just had a quick look at the video feed for this event which is running now: http://gooc2010.gigabyte.com/Europe/

Not too much to see and the commentary is poor but I hope things will improve as the real overclocking begins!
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2010, 10:30:43 am »
Yes I am watching it too. As you say pretty much aload of drivel being talked but hopefully it will get more interesting as it goes on. By tha way mine's a bitter, any real ale will do.
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2010, 11:13:26 am »
yea, I prefer a bitter and listening to this feed I think I will need many pints to get through it.

Still, it doesn't actually get going until 11:30 BST so hopefully things will improve.
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2010, 11:31:49 am »
Yes I know what you mean. I am just sitting here doing a little customising project while I am watching.
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2010, 11:33:00 am »
Well we're off, let's see how things improve now!
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2010, 12:13:46 pm »
Well, it's still a bit like watching paint dry but some of the comments are interesting to hear.

I like the idea of Gigabyte organising "Overclocking Workshops" that seems like a really good idea and would help promote understanding of the subject.
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2010, 12:36:37 pm »
Well we have discussed a similar topic here on the forum recently didn't we. We said that Gigabyte should get more involved in the o/c scene and produce and market more o/c products. But I agree it could be an exciting idea. We will wait and see.
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2010, 12:39:07 pm »
So, for those not watching this, at the moment Belgium and Serbia are in the lead with poor old Jabski, representing the UK, yet to post any figures
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2010, 12:50:42 pm »

I like the idea of Gigabyte organising "Overclocking Workshops" that seems like a really good idea and would help promote understanding of the subject.

Hopefully it will lead to an official Gigabyte Overclocking Team. I know jabski is backed by Gigabyte but as far as I know they don't actually field an offical team.
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2010, 12:57:29 pm »
Well, although I'm not really into overclocking my own gear, if Gigabyte would like to provide the equipment I'm more than willing to give it a go! ;D
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Re: GIGABYTE Open Overclocking Championship
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2010, 01:58:47 pm »
Well I must admit to the same feelings. I like to find out how to o/c and other extreme measures but don't run my own gear like that for long. I just can't afford to ruin my equiptment. As you say if it was supplied then thats a different matter.
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