First UK PC Modding Challenge in London on Saturday 10 July 2004

[Knipex]

Dont know if this is suposed to be public knowledge yet so I will post it here.

Apparently Custom PC are inviting all the winners of readers drives to take part. According to them its more about promoting modding and sharing tips and experience than anything else.

Anyone got more info ?????

[Pug]

Haven't heard anything yet - unless my spam filter ate it :unsure:

[mnpctech]

That sounds cool. You guys think you would go to rep WizD?

[Pug]

If invited, I'd like to hope so. :)
Have to check commitments to kids' visit nearer the time though & suss transport.

Kev - you likely to drive or fly? (Pug hints subtly... ;))

[Knipex]

They said, and I quote... "I will then send you further information regarding the event logistics including complimentary transport and overnight accommodation."

So I will be flying....... :lol:

[Knipex]

Got confirmation from Catherine at Custom PC.

All previous winners will be invited. transportation, accomadation, and shipping of the PC will be picked up by organisers.

You can enter a new project or submit the one that won the monthy prize...

Only a month.... I really need to tidy my case or start a new one.....:o

[Pug]

Bloody hell. :eek:

Only a month.... I really need to tidy my case or start a new one.....:o
You & me both buddy! *looks out of window at rain that's replaced the glorious sunshine we've been having* Gah, paint's still out then

Soooo... did you mention something about actually modding it whilst there or does it need to be done & dusted?

No time to start a new one I don't think, so I'm gonna hafta tidy the old Hex right up and implement some of the new mods I've been considering for it...
May well slap a whole new w/c loop in there too, dunno yet.
Hmm, yes - mebbe a separate CPU loop (and fix up my AquaPower)...

Hmm, better stop typing my thoughts out loud here or there'll be no surprises in store... :p

[Starbuck3733T]

I need to be in that magazine, so they can fly me too the UK!

Too bad they'll be paying for 2 airline seats. I'm a big SOB. :h34r:








Just kidding :cool:

[Knipex]

I have an idea involving lots and lots polished stainless steel and possibly some pneumatics... (been doing some pneumatic circuits at work recently...) time and cash remain the issues but I will look into it some more.

[mnpctech]

pug, you got mail @ richp @ wizarddesigns.co.uk

[Pug]

Thanks Bill - get me easier at pug @ wizd.co.uk - I only just found that mail. :o

Star - they've definitely restricted it to UK only now. Guess we'll hafta swap houses or something... the grass is always greener, y'know. ;)

Kev - Stainless is out for me. Shame 'cos I had a couple of 2' x 2' sheets at the old place. Just the right thickness for panel-beating too.

Pneumatics - love to see it. Think I could guess where for too (would look shit-hot if I'm right). B)

[Knipex]

We got confirmation and more details.


UK PC Modding Championship

Saturday 10 July 2004



Award Categories

Prizes will be awarded on Saturday 10 July 2004 for the following categories:



King of Kings – overall UK PC Modding Champion
King Creative – most creative use of PC modding
Speed King – most powerful or fastest machine in show
Best in Show – chosen by the public visiting the championship


Terms & Conditions

1. To enter, you must:



a. Be a previous Custom PC Readers Drives winner

b. Be a resident in the UK or Ireland

c. Have a fully working machine



2. Upon entering the UK PC Modding Championship, you accept that your entry will appear in the next available issue of Custom PC’s choosing and give permission for PC World to use the competition for marketing purposes



3. You must be willing/able to display and demonstrate your Readers Drives winning machine - if you are unable to do so please immediately contact @@@ You may include further modifications to your winning machine



4. You may also display and demonstrate other machines and equipment that you have modified



5. All power and special requirements must be confirmed to @@@ by Monday 5 July



6. During the event you will be assessed by the panel of judges on the following areas:



a. The inspiration for your modification

b. How you undertook the modification including timing and cost

c. The changes that you may have made to your machine since it was featured in Readers Drives in Custom PC?

d. What part of your machine are you particularly proud of?

e. What are you currently using the machine for?

f. What are your future plans for your existing machine or other projects?



7. If you are unable to attend the event you may nominate someone to represent you, however this must be confirmed to @@@ by 5 July 2004



8. The judges decision is final. Prizes will be decided by PC World and there is no cash alternative.



9. All entrants will receive complimentary transport and overnight accommodation.



10. All entrants must send details of the spec of their machine prior to the event so that display information can be produced for the day.

[Nexxo]

WHERE is it going to be held? Is it a public event?

[Knipex]

It is a public event but where in London it will be held I do not know yet.

When I do I will make sure you do :D

[Nexxo]

Cool, because I want to be there. Hey, we could all meet up! :D

[adwhitworth]

Depends on the size of the event. If it is very large then it is likely to be somewhere like Earls Court.:)

[Pug]

*looks at dust clogging rads & PSUs, wires hanging out and temp sensors spewing everywhere*
Hmm, time for a tidy...

Kev - vanessa's mail addy is still showing through on mouseover.
I'm tempted to edit out the various email addy's dotted about and move this to Gen Dis. Any thoughts, or should we start a new thread?

Could be a good thing to pull the other winners in like Bill suggested before... B)

[Knipex]

No problems here.


The only reason I posted it in this section was that I didnt know was it public knowledge yet or a big Custom PC secret...

Seeing as all the past winners now know should be OK to move it.

By the way, any changes planned for your rig for the show ??

[Starbuck3733T]

*looks at dust clogging rads & PSUs, wires hanging out and temp sensors spewing everywhere*
Hmm, time for a tidy...


What's that? Would those be my product? ;) Yes. wires. everywhere. I wish my lines for sensors looked 1/2 as good as Nexxos.

[Pug]

What's that? Would those be my product? ;) Yes. wires. everywhere. I wish my lines for sensors looked 1/2 as good as Nexxos. Actually, no. I was using my Fluke to measure the difference between the top & bottom of my passive northbridge cooler :D (1.7°C to be precise).

However by sheer coincidence, I finally got round to plugging it in last night... 5 new sensors in MBM, woohoo! :cool:
Expect a post on it soon - I'll check calibration a bit first but initial impressions = Shit Hot™ :wub:


[Edit] Ninja outfits back on everyone - moving to the public sector... :h34r:

[toby]

I cant make the competition unfortunatley as im in japan on the 10th, but my dad is going on my behalf. but im a bit annoyed on missing out on free accomodation. the venue is "in a major, secure external structure attatched to the PC World Megastore on Purley Way Croydon" I didnt have enough time to do a new mod so a bit of tidying the voltmeter is in order.

[mrplow]

bigZ and I might go down to that cos my housemate kinda won next issues prize :D

It's not naughty for me to say that is it? I don't want him to get done over and you guys are kinda in the know about Custom PC seeing as most of the readers drives winners seem to be here!!

[toby]

nah you can tell us.whats his comp like?

[Pug]

Aww Toby. Bad case of timing mate.
I was looking forward to seeing your next bit of handiwork too. :(


s'gonna be cool to see a bunch of us get together at last. B)
Tim - I don't even know if we should have posted this but I doubt there's a problem with us publicising a forthcoming event so more people can make plans to be there. :)

[toby]

Well im guessing its not gonna cause any harm us talking about it because the competition is pretty soon so im guessing they are going to start advertising for itetc. and anyway i want to know what you guys are bringing so i can see who is going to win! with my 1gig cpu im not much of a threat in the speed department

[Pug]

I'm sure my dated hardware would be easily beaten by anything new that anyone brings but I doubt I'd upgrade between now and then just for the speed crown anyway (but then I haven't even heard what's at stake by way of prizes yet).

As far as what I'm taking, it may depend what transport they lay on.
I did keep all the original packaging for all my cases for times such as this, so I could transport them easily but my ex tossed them for me before I could salvage them. <_<

Gotta take Hex, it's part of the roolz (as if I wouldn't :D). I might take my other two main rigs too, my PC-50 & ClearPC.

I wanted to start a new project (like Hex but based on those mini tower versions) but if I'm realistic, there's no time to do that & tidy these ones properly too.

[toby]

yeh the prizes should be interesting. Im still waiting for my prizes from when i won, i have the hard drive and a64 still to arrive :-(

[Knipex]

I was hopeing to build a new case but they insist on bringing the winning case and I have alot of work to do on that to get it ready.

I am working on a new front bezel and lockind system. (what was on it was allways supposed to be temporary). I see solenoid locking system and a custom stainless bezel coming here.

Speed crowon is going to be one by a strongly overclocked P4 so I am not even going to worry about that. (I wonder are they inviting any of the Beat the Office crowd ??)

[mrplow]

There's some kind of speed compo? If biggles pulled his finger out he could probably do something pretty good with an fx53/x800/prommy effort!

[toby]

Prizes will be awarded on Saturday 10 July 2004 for the following categories:



King of Kings – overall UK PC Modding Champion
King Creative – most creative use of PC modding
Speed King – most powerful or fastest machine in show
Best in Show – chosen by the public visiting the championship

not hard to make a fast computer though, i would love to do it if i had the cash but it will be modding on a budget for me for the next 5 years or so<_<

[toby]

Thinking about it pug you should take a huge banner and loads of kit down for people to look at, it would be great promotion for wizd if you showed off your proucts and had the website addy everywhere

[adwhitworth]

Do you think they'd let me in with my bog standard CM Case so I can come for the fun of it.:p :(

[toby]

well i would have thought it was open to the public, otherwise id hate to think it was 12 cpc winners and a few people from pcworld in a huge hall :wacko:

[Pug]

Thinking about it pug you should take a huge banner and loads of kit down for people to look at, it would be great promotion for wizd if you showed off your proucts and had the website addy everywhere
Well, if it's just 12 winners etc. I'll just tell them all individually. :lol:
I may put a little WizD.co.uk moniker somewhere on Hex though (in my best attempt at subtle marketing :D ).

[Knipex]

Well some more information is out.

The following companies will be in attendance.


Abit
Activision
AMD
Coolermaster
Corsair
DFI
Intel
Jeantech
MSI
Nvidia
Ubisoft
Event to take place in a (and I quote)
Solid structure marquee attached to PC World Croydon, Purley Way

[toby]

damn i wish i could go, looks like im missing out on lots of free stuff.:rant:where did you get that information from i havent been sent any more, and im still waiting on my last 2 prizes it looks like i will have to phone up catherine lewis 2m if i get the chance.

[Knipex]

Check you e-mail Toby as you are copied on it. (well they list 9 people as coming and there are 9 people on the mailing list.)


Catherine is good people. Its the prize donors that F*&K her over as well as us. Just pop her a reminder e-mail and she will follow it up.

EDIT: I was just thinking. They send you a form to fill out and one of the questions was

Each table will be covered and can name branded. Please confirm what name/branding you would like to appear on the cover:
What if we all asked them to put Wizdforums.co.uk on it ???

[toby]

well i emailed her a couple of times and got no response, maybe my mail is screwed , i use bt and hotmail with bt for my important stuff, but i have a new google gmail account so i might switch over to that as my new email addy.

[Starbuck3733T]

I wish I had more money and dual citizenship!

[toby]

my dad just sent me the email, im not copied on it he is! because he is going instead of me

[toby]

just phoned up catherine lewis and couldnt get through because apparently she no longer works for the company so i spoke to some guy who said he would chase up the prizes for me

[mrplow]

What if we all asked them to put Wizdforums.co.uk on it ???

lol :D


I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go down and have a ganders.. either with Carl or with Mister_Tad. I'm well aware it'll probably be exceedingly dull, but why not ey? :)

[Starbuck3733T]

Pug: you need a banner design?

[toby]

pug or knipex as im not going to the compo and my dad is a computer novice could you maybe give him a hand in setting up please, cause its pretty complex stuff. i have done a few more mods on it today cause my last exam was yesterday and my holiday starts 2m!i will be away for three weeks and i want lots of pictures posted here of the competition so i know exactly what i missed. i will almost certainly get net access during my trip so i will pop in to say hi quickly

[Knipex]

No problem Toby.

Tell him to look out for the tall, overweight, balding, middle aged (looking) guy with glasses and a multicoloured case... :lol: (and thats just Pug....) :D

[toby]

you know what knipex you just did a pretty good job of describing my dad there as well lol!thanks for the help i appreciate it because he is a bit of a noob<_<

[fivecheebs]

Well, as i only live down the road, ill be attending also. Anyone know how much entry is for a mere mortal?

Looking forward to meeting you guys .... ^_^

[mnpctech]

Take lots of pictures for those WizD members who can't attend! :(

[fivecheebs]

no probs :p

[Pug]

Pug: you need a banner design?
Hehe, I'll probably just take a marker pen & scrawl "WizDforums roolz ok" on mine. :D
I'm not quite sure what they mean by branding but I'd guess they mean AMD/Intel/nVidia/ATi rather than personal representation... besides, I'm going as a modder, not a cooling shop. :p
Thanks for the offer though. :)

[fillip]

I'm so gutted i'm not gonna be able to go and meet a load of you guys :(


Maybe Pug, (when your less tied up with relaunch etc) you should try and arrange a WizD meet for LAN pty or whatever. I know it's a prob for those guys overseas but it might be something for everyone UK based to come along to...


More ideas/input anyone?

[iduktech]

Maybe Pug, (when your less tied up with relaunch etc) you should try and arrange a WizD meet for LAN pty or whatever. I know it's a prob for those guys overseas but it might be something for everyone UK based to come along to...


I'm up for it!
i'm sure now that most of us have BB we should be able to get one together with out leaving our houses ;)

[Psykotik]

You have has BB Bill?!

Gotta wait until 2005 here :mad:

[iduktech]

You have has BB Bill?!

Gotta wait until 2005 here :mad:2005 fcuk!:mad: are you sure? as the main cable go all the way to minehead now,

mabie one of us with BB could host it, i could host it if you wont;) I'm sure you could conect round my house i have a net work of 100mbs :D anyone else up for a party?

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

I'm living with my mum for at least 6 weeks while i rennovate my new house so no ADSL or gaming for me. :mad:

Bloody Transco and their meter moving rules and regulations :rant:

[Mister_tad]

howdy!

since everyone else here is competing in this bloody thing i thought i may as well go ahead and sign up (woah, mind you i dont know if i can cope without the bit-tech smileys :D )

so what kit is everyone bringing, how much am i going to have to squeeze my system to have a chance at the king of speed :lol:

(it had better not be a hot day :rolleyes: )

edit: 1 post, im such a n00b, awesome

[fivecheebs]

Hi Mister_tad :)

'ere ..... Is there an official webpage about this anywhere?

[Pug]

Wayhey! Hi Josh. Glad you found us at long last. B) Welcome to WizD.
I'm still stuck with my old 1700 Tbred... anyone with a mobile chip or newer will prolly have me, straight away. :p
Watcha got then?

(btw, I'm finding it hard to emote properly without them too ;) )


Hi Mister_tad :)

'ere ..... Is there an official webpage about this anywhere? Heh, I think you might be in it! ;)


Fillip - that would be really cool.
I have too much on outside the business to arrange much efficiently but mebbe when the test-trading officially finishes, we can do something.

[fivecheebs]

Heh, I think you might be in it! ;)
Oh! hehe. Hmm 579 views. I hope it gets the interest it deserves. Is it mentioned in the publication anywhere? I havent looked for it as such but i didnt see anything in there. Oh well, even if it doesnt get much interest it will still be good to meet everyone.

[Pug]

There was a box out in the latest issue on page 14 butI was looking for it and missed it a few times through...

[Mister_tad]

Wayhey! Hi Josh. Glad you found us at long last. B) Welcome to WizD.
I'm still stuck with my old 1700 Tbred... anyone with a mobile chip or newer will prolly have me, straight away. :p
Watcha got then?


ill be coming with my P4 rig, dunno what ill clock it at though, depends on the weather tbh, lets hope for a chilly and horrible day :D

[Psykotik]

2005 fcuk!:mad: are you sure? as the main cable go all the way to minehead now,

Minehead has it, Wiliton has it, even Washford has it and you can go through Washford and not notice FFS, but as Carhampton is connected to the Dunster exchange, and Dunster and Carhampton aren't exactly populated by the technologically clued up (read full of old farts who think television is the work of Satan) we have to wait :mad: :(

We need 250 people registering interest, and I think we're on about 61 or something :(

[fillip]

We need 250 people registering interest, and I think we're on about 61 or something :(
What about if you suddenly developed 189 seperate personalities!

[Kickass]

I got broadband november and i play games on it all time w00t... Dont think i'd be invited to LAN party i'm allready on a warning :blink:

[Knipex]

Wayhey! Hi Josh. Glad you found us at long last. B) Welcome to WizD.
I'm still stuck with my old 1700 Tbred... anyone with a mobile chip or newer will prolly have me, straight away. :p
Watcha got then?

Im running completely stock. The MSI board and the Athlon 64 dont really overclock well so its running completely stock at the moment. My 9800pro is causing me enough problems at stock so I am not even going to consider overclocking it untill I get the replacement.

I hadn't even considered the speed king competition untill you guys started talking about it.. Hmmmmmmm I might have a chance if I can get a stable overclock out of the 9800....

edit

Anyone bringing a hub and a few network cables ??? Might as well get some gaming in....

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

This was in my inbox this morning...


PC World Component Centre and Custom PC Magazine together invite you to Modfest 2004, the essential event for all PC performance hardware & customisation.


Modfest is the UK’s first PC Modding Exhibition and Championship which is taking place on Saturday 10 July at PC World on the Purley Way, Croydon.

Click Here for directions to the event (http://www.custompc.co.uk/?http://www.dixons-group-plc.co.uk/StoreLocator/brnenquire.asp?branch=4880&MapType=A)

Modding is the art of applying your own creative flair to your PC, to make it stand out from the crowd, or to add extra features. Want to be a PC speedster rather than a computer slowcoach? Feel that dull computer grey/beige doesn’t fit your colourful lifestyle? Then come and experience the very best in PC Modding at Modfest; whether you’re a novice or an expert, you’ll find something new.

Here's just a taste of what will be on offer

Extreme Overclocking v Extreme Modding: See what the experts can really do! Power takes on panache when the UK’s greatest PC modders clash for the PC Modding Championship Crown.

All Comers Challenge: Got a PC to be proud of? Bring your best modded kit along on the day and you could take the All-Comers Crown. You can check out what the competition is likely to be by looking at our Reader's Drives (http://www.custompc.co.uk/readersdrives/readersdrives_gallery.php) section.

See tomorrow’s technology today: Experience the next generation of PC hardware from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, DFI, Cooler Master, MSI, Jeantech and more.

Preview and play the hottest pre-release games from Activision, Eidos and Ubisoft.

Meet Nalu the beautiful mermaid and friends in person!

PC Modding Clinic Performance anxiety? Kit question? Then ask the Intel and Custom PC experts at the PC Modding Clinic!

Speed PC Building: Have a go and win great prizes!

Finally, watch-out for the fantastic one-day only offers on selected PC upgrades and modding products in the PC World Component Centre - first choice for all your PC modding needs.

And of course,there will be the odd suprise too... See you there!


I guess by the odd surprise bit at the end they know Knipex is coming! :lol: :p

If they have invited all the readers drives winners along then i wonder if the beat the office PC boys are also invited?

[Pug]

" Anyone bringing a hub and a few network cables ??? Might as well get some gaming in...."
My rigs are going to the event and then home I think (seperate to me). I'll be on the train so count me out, unfortunately.


Speed PC building? Might have to give that a go.
Wonder if they'll make you where an anti-static strap? I can imagine being disqualified for frazzling their RAM otherwise! :lol:

[mrplow]

SPEED PC BUILDING!!

bring it pug :h34r: :lol:

[fillip]

AWWWW...


:(

I'm so jealous, i wanna go!!

*sniff sniff*

[Nexxo]

Over 3 hours to get there from Birmingham. On three days notice. Sod it. Too late to get decent train tickets now. And I'm not travelling a total of seven hours to visit (sorry).

Perhaps next year, if Custom PC can get their act together. :angry:

[fivecheebs]

ROFL speed PC building..... Might have to have a go at that lol


/me imagines lines of peeps wearing flame retardent racing suits and balaclavas ...

[mrplow]

Over 3 hours to get there from Birmingham. On three days notice. Sod it. Too late to get decent train tickets now. And I'm not travelling a total of seven hours to visit (sorry).

Perhaps next year, if Custom PC can get their act together. :angry:

It's blatently going to suck balls. There's no mention of a bar! :rant:

[Mister_tad]

ill bring some beer, maybe we can smuggle it in :D

[mrplow]

Sounds like a plan ^_^

ps OMGS hi2u!

[Knipex]

Im just off to the airport to catch my flight.

See you guys in a week.

[mnpctech]

Have a safe flight Knipex.

I'm counting on somebody to take photos of fellow WizD members. (What do all these Blokes look like?)

[mrplow]

Right so... I'm actually travelling down in the morning now :wacko:

I forgot that tonight is the grad ball at uni and I'd asked them to gizza job working it... that means 7pm until about... 7am! So I'll get the first train down to London (a well deserved hour and a halfs kip! Urk!) and then fight my way to chavtown (Croydon).

I'll try and get a daft looking picture of Pug for ya mnpc :D
I'm sure he'll be easy to find... the one underneath a massive WIZD banner, with adverts and posters all over himself :D

[Edd]

Hopefully the next time they hold this (next year? If it goes well) I'll be able to make it there and take a look around, meet a few people. Might actually be able to drive meself then! ^_^

Actually, if all goes to plan, I might be working at HP Invent in Bristol for a year, so I'll see if they're interested in selling some modded-cases and I can go and do some "research" ;) :D

[Pug]

I'll try and get a daft looking picture of Pug for ya mnpc :D
I'm sure he'll be easy to find... the one underneath a massive WIZD banner, with adverts and posters all over himself :D Hehe. In actual fact, I was the gaunt looking bloke (does anyone else think it looks like I've lost some serious weight over the past few weeks :blink: ), busy chain-smoking in the entrance for half the day. :o

I'm counting on somebody to take photos of fellow WizD members. (What do all these Blokes look like?) Ain't it amazing how you build up a mental picture of someone from their online name, only to finally meet them to find they're completely different from how you imagined? :blink:
...I reckon we should make passport-style pics compulsory for people's avatars in future. :lol:


[Edit] Hey, that's a point... what happened to the speed PC building comp?
.... or was that the setup part of the show?
Reckon I won there... I took Hex & Alien Li out of the boxes, plugged 'em in & turned 'em on. :p ;)

[fillip]

...I reckon we should make passport-style pics compulsory for people's avatars in future. :lol:


I'm not sure i have the stomach for that!!


:D

[bigZ]

it was good to meet you guys down there B)

It's always nice to put faces to names! Nice to meet Knipex, Pug and fivecheebs - I'm sorry that I forgot to say bye to you guys before everyone finished... I got a bit busy doing business with Abit and MSI :mellow:

Here's looking forwards to next years' event, lets just hope they advertise it a little better than this year. We didn't get a press release until the thursday, so by that time many people don't have the time to make arrangements for coming down to the event. I'm in the progress of putting forward plans to get together some of the case mods featured on bit-tech for a stand at next years event.

[Pug]

it was good to meet you guys down there B)

It's always nice to put faces to names! Nice to meet Knipex, Pug and fivecheebs - I'm sorry that I forgot to say bye to you guys before everyone finished... I got a bit busy doing business with Abit and MSI :mellow:

Here's looking forwards to next years' event, lets just hope they advertise it a little better than this year. We didn't get a press release until the thursday, so by that time many people don't have the time to make arrangements for coming down to the event. I'm in the progress of putting forward plans to get together some of the case mods featured on bit-tech for a stand at next years event. Likewise Tim. B)
Next year's event is gonna rock bells if your plans come thru too. :h34r:

Great to meet you all. Wish we'd had more time (and less stress) to be able to get some more lengthy chatting in. :sigh:

PS. Fivecheebs, I found the tube of AS5 I brought for you when I went to pack back up... sorry. :o