A Memorial to Kreij - Gone 9 years but never forgotten- check out the latest build(s)

[OneMoar]

I been mulling this over
what about getting one of the modders here to build a really kickass case
and use it for the build I think we might be-able to get enough donations to fund this endeavor
and help get the names of these awesome modders out some more
@EnergyTeam
@imfaceroll
@2kPro
@l3p
also wonder if maby we could get some vendors in on this to help supply the hardware and make it extra special it is for Christmas after all

 

[OneMoar]

*redacted*
lets make this one top class if we can

 

[T-Bob]

"official entry" for the US EVGA GTX 680
If won It will go into my i7 860 based cruncher and replace a 8400GS. It would be used for gaming in my living room and folding when not in use.
Not too sure what I would do with my current gpu. Though, I would happily donate it to any member that would have use for it.

Good Luck to all that enter!
Thanks to everyone that donated parts or their time to this cause! Lets keep this Kreij Memorial Giveaway going!

 

[cameronh779]

OFFICIAL ENTRY:
I'm going to enter for the EVGA GTX 680 (not superclocked). The super clocked I of course would be happy to win but if I read correctly I had to pick ''one'' and I rather not have the better card, someone may benefit more. I hope my humility made any sense.

The reason I would like this card is it a piece of current hardware for me to build around in the near future. I would use this as a base to get myself up to speed with current hardware after my long hiatus to take care of an elderly family member.

Good luck to all! Great thing you guys are doing!

 

[Athlon2K15]

@cadaveca @sneekypeet
@crazyeyesreaper
and
@W1zzard
do you know who we might need to hit up at various vendors to see if any of them are interested in helping out with this one ? you people know who to contact more then we do ...
lets make this one top class if we can

Thats not how vendors work. You dont just ask and receive.

 

[kniaugaudiskis]

OFFICIAL ENTRY
for the EU EVGA GTX 680 Superclocked. Currently "rocking" a 9 year old Quadro FX5500 card as a replacement for my dead GTX660Ti which gave up like 6 months ago and had no warranty. So getting back on track with the GTX680 and firing up GTA5 would be really nice!

 

[Norton]

Thats not how vendors work. You dont just ask and receive.

Very true. We've done fairly well raising funds/gear so far with the support from forum members

3 days left to get in on this giveaway folks!

 

[OneMoar]

Thats not how vendors work. You dont just ask and receive.

I wasn't implying that It was late and I was being overly literal lol

 

[thebluebumblebee]

I have to agree with @OneMoar , we see these build logs on TPU where it's obvious (even stated) that the person was sponsored. We need to figure out how to wrangle one of those people (or figure out how to become one ourselves) to build one of those custom rigs that will be given away for DC.

 

[OneMoar]

I have to agree with @OneMoar , we see these build logs on TPU where it's obvious (even stated) that the person was sponsored. We need to figure out how to wrangle one of those people to build one of those custom rigs that will be given away for DC.

don't want it to be a PR spam-fest either I was just thinking that he more people we get in on this the better it will be and the less work it will be for @Norton ,hes got enough on his plate between WCG,giveaways and real life + the moar awesomeness the betterz

 

[Norton]

Giveaways involving sponsors usually involve a higher level of politics, facebook, etc... I'm perfectly fine going the current route and keeping this within our happy little community

 

[sneekypeet]

With everything offered from a company there is something called ROI. This is their return on the investment. Most Sponsored members also take to social media and place build logs on 10 or more sites at a time to absorb as much traffic to a product as possible, or offering said company ROI. While I agree it is a worthy cause, you also have to look at it in a business sense, and it really makes none to donate something for such an event.

On a personal note @OneMoar, you seem to imply that what we donate out of the goodness of our hearts in not good enough to give to someone? Sort of a slight to all those that have helped along the way. I assume these were not your intentions, but just calling it from my perspective.

 

[OneMoar]

With everything offered from a company there is something called ROI. This is their return on the investment. Most Sponsored members also take to social media and place build logs on 10 or more sites at a time to absorb as much traffic to a product as possible, or offering said company ROI. While I agree it is a worthy cause, you also have to look at it in a business sense, and it really makes none to donate something for such an event.

On a personal note @OneMoar, you seem to imply that what we donate out of the goodness of our hearts in not good enough to give to someone? Sort of a slight to all those that have helped along the way. I assume these were not your intentions, but just calling it from my perspective.

Not at all Not all.. FFS
I was simply pointing out that @Norton and others have done so much I figured a little extra help would't hurt people have given so much to so many in this thread I figured it might be time to get some extra hands on deck be them vendors or regular users or just random people that stopped in

 

[sneekypeet]

Not at all Not all.. FFS
I was simply pointing out that @Norton and others have done so much I figured a little extra help would't hurt

And you are asking those that already contribute to put their reputation on the line for "free goods" for something that isn't likely to happen. Extra work for those already involved is a way of helping? Not trying to argue with you man, just pointing out the obvious here. On a personal note, I already donate whatever I can, It may not be BNIB, but is a product that has only been used for testing all that bad of an offering where we need to complicate my life further asking for "favors" when I don't even ask "favors" for myself?

 

[OneMoar]

And you are asking those that already contribute to put their reputation on the line for "free goods" for something that isn't likely to happen. Extra work for those already involved is a way of helping? Not trying to argue with you man, just pointing out the obvious here. On a personal note, I already donate whatever I can, It may not bee BNIB, but is a product that has only been used for testing all that bad of an offering where we need to complicate my life further asking for "favors" when I don't even ask "favors" for myself?

oi oi come on no need to be offended, holy shit I said above the post was writen too literal it was late
I wasn't asking anybody todo anything directly I just wanted to know what avenues where available should the need arise or be wanted
the people i highlighted where people I knew to have the information I wanted lets not get side tracked here

 

[sneekypeet]

oi oi come on no need to be offended, holy shit I said above the post was writen too literal it was late
I wasn't asking anybody todo anything directly I just wanted to know what avenues where available should the need arise or be wanted
the people i highlighted where people I knew to have the information I wanted lets not get side tracked here

With great power comes great responsibility

Just because we have it does not mean we could use it for this, that is what I have been trying to point out. TBH you would be better off trying with forum reps rather than asking a middle man for help such as us.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

I already donate whatever I can

 

[OneMoar]

With great power comes great responsibility

Just because we have it does not mean we could use it for this, that is what I have been trying to point out. TBH you would be better off trying with forum reps rather than asking a middle man for help such as us.

TPU doesn't have much in the way of forum reps if we did I certainly wouldn't have bothered highlighting the reviewers

I don't even know who most the forum reps are they change nearly every month or are MIA for months at a time kind of upsetting actually, TPU is Huge and if I do say so The Best Enthusiast Community on the net in terms of Quality Content and Accurate information

we should have more Vendor Staffers available for various Questions we don't have reps from ASUS Or Corsair Or Gigabyte or msi or pretty much any of the big-name vendors which is disappointing

 

[Ahhzz]

As much as I hate to do it, I gotta side with OneMoar here: I saw where he was coming from immediately, and I know he had no intentions of slighting anyone here, or making their extremely hard and appreciated work seem less than what it is. I felt sure that he appreciates all the effort that the contributers and builders put in for these projects, and was merely wondering if there's a way to up our product a little, with less work for those involved. I understand the response in the factual side, but I believe there was no affront intended at all.

 

[OneMoar]

Anyyyyyyyyywayyyyyyyyyyyy
back on topic cheers to @all who are involved May the good karma train come into your station

 

[5DVX0130]

Official entry - EU GTX 680

I would be upgrading from a Sapphire 5670 1GB. Which I would be offloading to my brother (integrated 785G/HD4200) in case I won. So this upgrade would really mean two upgrades.
Why do I need the extra horsepower? Simple really, I would like to play more modern/newer games.
I don’t mind dropping the resolution to the minimum, or playing on ultra-low settings and until recently that did the trick for everything I was playing. But lately even Indy titles are a pain to play.

Either way amazing generosity and a big thank you for the giveaway.

 

[laszlo]

wow 2nd round already here! that was fast!

my thanks to @Hugis & @bogmali for donations and to @Norton for keeping this alive!

i'll try my luck again at EU GTX 680 card so "official entry"

reasons same as previous time...

Good luck to all participants!!

 

[Norton]

2 days to go!!!

Will post a last call on Friday afternoon along with the list(s) of the folks who have entered so far- please let me know ASAP if I missed anyone in that post!


Thanks again to All for the support and feedback for this project!

 

[Arjai]

Not in on this one but, a big Thanks to the winners for paying it forward!! AND to our Captain, always willing to work a little overtime to make this site, and this team, the Best Team In 'da UNIVERSE!!

 

[ST.o.CH]

and was merely wondering if there's a way to up our product a little, with less work for those involved.

If it happens will be all the opposite, more responsibility and work for everyone involved,
When you raise one aspect, nature will raise others in order to achieve the equilibrium.

Not in on this one but, a big Thanks to the winners for paying it forward!! AND to our Captain, always willing to work a little overtime to make this site, and this team, the Best Team In 'da UNIVERSE!!

Also not in for this awesome giveaway,
And thanks for the everyone involved,
Sometimes the best prize is a smile on the face of the others,
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