TechpowerUp's Winter 2018! WCG Challenge (2/23 thru 3/1/2018)- crunch/fold with TPU and WIN!!!

stevorob · Mar 3, 2018

peche said:
still in my dreams!

That is indeed quite a nice prize!

AlienIsGOD · Mar 3, 2018

peche said:
still in my dreams!

im a simple man, i just want to enter for the PSU that is up for grabs so i can get the other FX 8320 up and running

jboydgolfer · Mar 3, 2018

Gift cards look good

my new 8600k needs a new pair a shoes

Good luck to all. As im sure there are those more in need than me.

peche · Mar 3, 2018

stevorob said:
That is indeed quite a nice prize!

thats exactly what my little farm needs! a muscle power!

AlienIsGOD said:
im a simple man, i just want to enter for the PSU that is up for grabs so i can get the other FX 8320 up and running

its a matter of perspective i guess :laugh:

, just never put a stop to your dreams!

Norton · Mar 4, 2018

Prize drawing underway- winners to be announced shortly!

Bow · Mar 4, 2018

Sorry buddy, its all mine this time... :roll:

Norton · Mar 4, 2018

And the winners are....

2x $50 paypal gifts donated by @xvi
@AlienIsGOD @XZero450

2x $25 paypal gifts donated by @Norton
@Aquinus @blindfitter

Corsair CX600M power supply donated by @XZero450
@CrAsHnBuRnXp

Rosewill Challenger ATX PC case donated by @Sasqui
@Boatvan

AND.......

Grand Prize #1- X79 hex core Cruncher Combo donated by @Norton, @the54thvoid, and @T-Bob
@stevorob

Grand Prize #2- 990FX Cruncher Combo donated by @T-Bob, @4x4n, and @Norton
@Basard

Congrats to the winners! and thanks again to ALL for their continued contributions to the Team!!!

Bow · Mar 4, 2018

Congrats guys!!!.. :toast:

stevorob · Mar 4, 2018

Norton said:
Grand Prize #1- X79 hex core Cruncher Combo donated by @Norton, @the54thvoid, and @T-Bob
@stevorob
Congrats to the winners! and thanks again to ALL for their continued contributions to the Team!!!

uhhhh wut? :twitch:

Should edit in, that's amazing! Big awesome thanks to @Norton and everyone that donates.

The Data Master · Mar 4, 2018

Congrats Guys! That was a close one. 5m behind.

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Mar 4, 2018

oh snap i won something!

Thanks guys! :clap:

Antykain · Mar 4, 2018

Congrats guys!! :toast:

blindfitter · Mar 4, 2018

I'm a winner :peace:

thanks Guys, enjoyed the challenge, learn't a little more, Will be putting it to use shortly.

AlienIsGOD · Mar 4, 2018

Woot, I won something

will put that towards a psu from the egg or something

Congrats to the other winners as well and a big thank you to all team members who participated during the challenge

phill · Mar 4, 2018

Congrats to all the winners

I hope we get some pics of the crunchers up and running soon!!

Boatvan · Mar 4, 2018

Wow, I won something! Thanks to everyone for a great challenge! The new case will either replace my current daily driver's case or maybe start a whole new build... :peace:

Norton · Mar 4, 2018

PM's sent for all of the prizes I have some involvement in.

If any donators or winners need a hand in coordinating their prizes please PM me and let me know- I'll be more than happy to help

Sasqui · Mar 4, 2018

Some very generous donors and some lucky people, congrats!!!

4x4n · Mar 4, 2018

Congrats to all the winners and big thank you's to all who contributed. :toast:

Basard · Mar 4, 2018

Awesome news! Thanks everybody for the contributions.

AlienIsGOD · Mar 4, 2018

Who is going to be contacting me for the PayPal prize if u don't mind my asking

jboydgolfer · Mar 4, 2018

Here ya go

sorry i couldnt resist....

, im sure he's swamped with PM's, id guess within a couple days you'd have it.

congrats BTW. :toast:

AlienIsGOD · Mar 4, 2018

jboydgolfer said:
Here ya go

sorry i couldnt resist.... , im sure he's swamped with PM's, id guess within a couple days you'd have it.

congrats BTW.

Totally not worried about when, was just curious is all

jboydgolfer · Mar 4, 2018

AlienIsGOD said:
Totally not worried about when, was just curious is all

I get ya, im sure he'll pm you asap. :toast:

Norton · Mar 4, 2018

AlienIsGOD said:
Totally not worried about when, was just curious is all

Working on it- expect a PM within the next couple of days

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TechpowerUp's Winter 2018! WCG Challenge (2/23 thru 3/1/2018)- crunch/fold with TPU and WIN!!!

stevorob

AlienIsGOD

Vanguard Beta Tester

jboydgolfer

peche

Thermaltake fanboy

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

Bow

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

Bow

stevorob

The Data Master

CrAsHnBuRnXp

Antykain

blindfitter

AlienIsGOD

Vanguard Beta Tester

phill

Moderator

Boatvan

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

Sasqui

4x4n

Xtreme Refugee

Basard

AlienIsGOD

Vanguard Beta Tester

jboydgolfer

AlienIsGOD

Vanguard Beta Tester

jboydgolfer

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

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