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CCP Spitfire
C C P
C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2011.04.25 14:50:00 -
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The ôWin a PCö sweepstakes is back! We are happy to announce that the NVIDIA, EVGA and MAINGEAR promotion has been relaunched, and now everyone has a chance to win a very special gaming rig. Valued at over $3,000 USD, this top-of-the-line MAINGEAR PC comes with a custom EVE Online laser etching. To apply, just visit the contest page and fill out a short questionnaire before May 8.
Curious on the custom laser etching? Check out this image!
Specifications
- Chassis: F131 Super Stock - Solid Panel with Acoustic Dampening
- Chassis Lighting: Blue LED Light Strip
- Chassis Modification: Front-mounted 3 Drive SATA Hotswap
- Exterior Finish: F131 Super Stock - Stock Black
- Motherboard: Intel« DP67BG Extreme Series Featuring USB 3.0 and SATA 6G [B3 Stepping]
- M.A.R.C. Laser Engraving: Yes, I'd like you to laser engrave my MAINGEAR. I'll supply the artwork!
- Processor: Intel« Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz/3.8GHz Turbo 8MB L3 Cache GT2
- Processor Cooling: MAINGEAR LiquidX 1750 Supercooler [SINGLE FAN]
- MAINGEAR Redline Overclocking Service: Intel« Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking
- Memory: 8GB Patriot« Division2 Viper Extreme DDR3-1866 Enhanced Latency (2x4GB)
- Graphics and GPGPU Accelerator: 2x NVIDIA« GeForceÖ GTX 560 Ti 2GB Total GDDR5 in SLI w/PhysX [ENTHUSIAST]
- Power Supply: 660 Watt Seasonic« X-660 80+ Gold Certified Modular Power Supply ROHS
- Hard Drive Bay One: 120GB OCZ« Vertex 3 SSD SATA 6G (w/TRIM) [550MB/s Reads] *ETA 3/28*
- Hard Drive Bay Two: 1.0TB Samsung F3 7200rpm 32MB Cache SATA
- Optical Drive One: 12X LG SuperMulti Blu-ray/DVD Burner with Software
- Audio: 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Surround Sound Supporting S/DIF Optical In and Out
- Network Adapter: On-board Gigabit Ethernet
- Wireless Network Adapter: Integrated 802.11b/g/n Wireless - up to 300Mbps!
- Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth Technology Module
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- The Final Finesse: Designed, Manufactured, and Supported in the USA - Flawless Craftsmanship and Wire Management
- Angelic Service Warranty: Lifetime Angelic Service Labor and Phone Support with 1 Year Hardware Warranty
Please see the contest page for a full set of rules.
Spitfire
Community Representative
CCP Hf, EVE Online |
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J Kunjeh
Gallente
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Posted - 2011.04.25 15:11:00 -
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Whoa...what? So those of us who played the first time around by doing the "like" thing on FB were dupes?
~Gnosis~ |
Karbowiak
The Ankou
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Posted - 2011.04.25 15:49:00 -
[3]
 Originally by: J Kunjeh
Whoa...what? So those of us who played the first time around by doing the "like" thing on FB were dupes?
Apparently 
Co-Owner and Creator of EVSCO |
Lucy Furr
Gallente
Hysterically Unforgiving
Wildly Inappropriate.
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Posted - 2011.04.25 16:21:00 -
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Originally by: Karbowiak
Originally by: J Kunjeh
Whoa...what? So those of us who played the first time around by doing the "like" thing on FB were dupes?
Apparently
Points and laughs
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Soden Rah
Gallente
EVE University
Ivy League
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Posted - 2011.04.25 16:31:00 -
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The point where you knew you did something wrong was when you did it on Facebook.
BTW it isn't clear is this available to those of us who don't actually live in America?
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Originally by: CCP Tuxford
bugger, I need to have a closer look at this menu function 
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Raptor2022
Gallente
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Posted - 2011.04.25 16:44:00 -
[6]
Originally by: J Kunjeh
Whoa...what? So those of us who played the first time around by doing the "like" thing on FB were dupes?
Kinda feels like the first time being can flipped doesn't it :P
Hehe. Yay for continuation of the comp :)
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Jaudark
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Posted - 2011.04.25 16:54:00 -
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Originally by: Soden Rah
The point where you knew you did something wrong was when you did it on Facebook.
BTW it isn't clear is this available to those of us who don't actually live in America?
From the "Terms and Conditions" on EVGA's website:
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Offer void where prohibited.
So check with your local laws. I know some places in Canada you can't win more then a certain amount if some conditions aren't met.
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J Kunjeh
Gallente
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Posted - 2011.04.25 17:27:00 -
[8]
Seriously CCP...seriously? Is this how you run things? It's a small thing maybe, but it's about integrity.
~Gnosis~ |
SirSpectre
Gallente
Harbingers Of Destruction
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Posted - 2011.04.25 19:19:00 -
[9]
Whoa...660 Watt PSU 
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Shaera Taam
Minmatar
Minmatar Death Squad
Broken Chains Alliance
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Posted - 2011.04.25 19:19:00 -
[10]
Edited by: Shaera Taam on 25/04/2011 19:20:18
Originally by: J Kunjeh
Seriously CCP...seriously? Is this how you run things? It's a small thing maybe, but it's about integrity.
soooo, you'd rather ccp run no contests at all, just because your country say's you cant' win a contest hosted in another country?
oookay...
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Gravity: It's not just a good idea, it's the law!"
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J Kunjeh
Gallente
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Posted - 2011.04.25 19:25:00 -
[11]
Edited by: J Kunjeh on 25/04/2011 19:25:21
Originally by: Shaera Taam
Edited by: Shaera Taam on 25/04/2011 19:20:18
Originally by: J Kunjeh
Seriously CCP...seriously? Is this how you run things? It's a small thing maybe, but it's about integrity.
soooo, you'd rather ccp run no contests at all, just because your country say's you cant' win a contest hosted in another country?
oookay...
Honestly, I have no idea what you're talking about.
The issue is that CCP already ran this contest through FB, but now they're forgetting that one even happened and starting a new one? That's inane.
Unless they already gave the first computer out and I missed the memo?
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War Kitten
Panda McLegion
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Posted - 2011.04.25 19:37:00 -
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You mean I liked Eve and Nvidia on Facebook for nothing?!?!
That's it, I'm quitting Facebook and giving away all my friends!
"Here's your sign..."
If you don't get it, look it up. Somebody didn't like me doing it for you.
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Fred Munro
Gallente
Silicis Luguolo
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Posted - 2011.04.25 19:48:00 -
[13]
Awesome, entered :)
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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
Amarr
The Random Tangent
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Posted - 2011.04.25 20:09:00 -
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so all we do is sign up, and that 5 question survey? and thats it?
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Primae Redeemer
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Posted - 2011.04.25 20:11:00 -
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hardly worth 3,000 USD tbh. Im actually disappointed that my machine I built for 2000 USD can outperform this one any day of the week. |
Joxxy
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Posted - 2011.04.25 20:15:00 -
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The rig is a lie ...
Much like FB sweepstakes ...
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Naya Sky
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Posted - 2011.04.25 20:22:00 -
[17]
lol @ power supply...
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Gloredon
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Posted - 2011.04.25 20:31:00 -
[18]
Yes, it's that easy to enter. Seems the PSU is not overbuilt at all, but should handle the load. And if you built a system for 2k that outperforms it, good for you. Yours wasn't FREE, now was it? A FREE system that will kill when running Eve is a winbutton in my book. <entered>
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Primae Redeemer
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Posted - 2011.04.25 20:43:00 -
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so i just priced out the machine in the OP...it comes in WELL under 3 grand...i'm sorry CCP, I know a free PC is a free PC, but this machine isnt even CLOSE to the estimated price you're posting.
Total price of all listed items is ~1800 through newegg and tiger direct. |
Hoshi
The Einherjar Corporation
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Posted - 2011.04.25 20:45:00 -
[20]
First post says OCZ Vertex 3 SSD and Samsung F3 HDD while linked page saya Intel SSD and Western Digital Cavair Black HDD.
Not really important but though I should point it out.
As for performance the only thing you could really upgrade to get a noticeable performance boost is the graphic cards.
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"Memories are meant to fade. They're designed that way for a reason." |
Cyriel Longinus
Caldari
XERCORE
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Posted - 2011.04.25 21:13:00 -
[21]
It's mine, stand back or I will pod you all!
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J Kunjeh
Gallente
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Posted - 2011.04.25 21:15:00 -
[22]
Originally by: Primae Redeemer
so i just priced out the machine in the OP...it comes in WELL under 3 grand...i'm sorry CCP, I know a free PC is a free PC, but this machine isnt even CLOSE to the estimated price you're posting.
Total price of all listed items is ~1800 through newegg and tiger direct.
That last line is your problem...this isn't a build-it-yourself PC, it's from a boutique game machine maker. Not sure how you think your little experiment proves anything...it's apples and pineapples.
~Gnosis~ |
Alexander Angelos
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Posted - 2011.04.25 21:38:00 -
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Edited by: Alexander Angelos on 25/04/2011 21:39:40
Oh, that's a jucy piece of cake they got there =) I can't even imagine, how it is to have one of those beasts 
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Zeko Rena
Caldari
Tankt
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Posted - 2011.04.25 21:58:00 -
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That case is win, entered, here's hoping 
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Primae Redeemer
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Posted - 2011.04.25 22:17:00 -
[25]
Originally by: J Kunjeh
Originally by: Primae Redeemer
so i just priced out the machine in the OP...it comes in WELL under 3 grand...i'm sorry CCP, I know a free PC is a free PC, but this machine isnt even CLOSE to the estimated price you're posting.
Total price of all listed items is ~1800 through newegg and tiger direct.
That last line is your problem...this isn't a build-it-yourself PC, it's from a boutique game machine maker. Not sure how you think your little experiment proves anything...it's apples and pineapples.
um im sorry, whats the difference? The price of the parts is what the value should be based on, not what the "boutique" name is worth... |
ceaon
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Posted - 2011.04.25 23:53:00 -
[26]
Originally by: War Kitten
away all my friends!
u haz any ?
:forever_alone.jpg:
Originally by: Danton Marcellus
If the whole country is corrupted then it's no longer corruption but culture.
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Nadarius Chrome
Celestial Horizon Corp.
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Posted - 2011.04.25 23:53:00 -
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Went to register on the evga site, said my email address was already registed. So I tried to reset the password, mail never arrived. Registered with a new address, again no email.
Fail site. |
Internet White Knight
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Posted - 2011.04.26 00:32:00 -
[28]
"Rule the solar system"? Since when have capsuleers had such unambitious goals. |
Ellie Aroway
Disturbed Capsuleers
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Posted - 2011.04.26 01:15:00 -
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Well Im going to go out on a limb and hope that CCP Wrangler's comment from the thread pertaining to the first failed attempt with this giveaway draw earlier this month, apply to this 2nd attempt at the giveaway aswell.
Originally by: CCP Wrangler
This giveaway is open to anyone in the world. It is shipped from the US though and while shipping will be handled you may have to pay things such as import tax, additional handling fees and any other form of taxes or fees that apply where you live.
therefore that's me <entered> in jolly old Blighty
You just keep on trying till you run out of cake... |
Clueless Alt
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Posted - 2011.04.26 02:19:00 -
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No monitor ? I'd like a TX-P50VT20 to come with it.
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Summer River
EVE Corporation 15691
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Posted - 2011.04.26 03:07:00 -
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Edited by: Summer River on 26/04/2011 03:08:17
Originally by: Primae Redeemer
Originally by: J Kunjeh
Originally by: Primae Redeemer
so i just priced out the machine in the OP...it comes in WELL under 3 grand...i'm sorry CCP, I know a free PC is a free PC, but this machine isnt even CLOSE to the estimated price you're posting.
Total price of all listed items is ~1800 through newegg and tiger direct.
That last line is your problem...this isn't a build-it-yourself PC, it's from a boutique game machine maker. Not sure how you think your little experiment proves anything...it's apples and pineapples.
um im sorry, whats the difference? The price of the parts is what the value should be based on, not what the "boutique" name is worth...
Better tell that to crApple, with their overpriced, locked down Ihaveno*****Phone that costs $179 to build and the iTampax which costs $229.
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RutilusUnus
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Posted - 2011.04.26 06:31:00 -
[32]
Man it looks awesome. I really hope I get it!
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Syri Taneka
The Perfect Storm
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Posted - 2011.04.26 08:47:00 -
[33]
Originally by: Primae Redeemer
Originally by: J Kunjeh
Originally by: Primae Redeemer
so i just priced out the machine in the OP...it comes in WELL under 3 grand...i'm sorry CCP, I know a free PC is a free PC, but this machine isnt even CLOSE to the estimated price you're posting.
Total price of all listed items is ~1800 through newegg and tiger direct.
That last line is your problem...this isn't a build-it-yourself PC, it's from a boutique game machine maker. Not sure how you think your little experiment proves anything...it's apples and pineapples.
um im sorry, whats the difference? The price of the parts is what the value should be based on, not what the "boutique" name is worth...
You buy your own parts via Newegg/Tiger Direct, you're probably getting at least half of those as OEM or equivalent. Also, labor. When you factor in the time it takes to put it together, install OS and drivers, configure everything and make sure it works right...
The only real issue I see in this build is that the PSU looks a little wimpy for a Core i7, dual 560's, probably some case fans, and the drives. Remember that a 1k watt PSU isn't necessarily drawing 1k W all the time, just that it can provide that much (or near it) if need be. Better to go over than to fit exactly to margins.
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realdognose
Caldari
Biotronics Inc.
Initiative Mercenaries
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Posted - 2011.04.26 10:36:00 -
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Originally by: Primae Redeemer
so i just priced out the machine in the OP...it comes in WELL under 3 grand...i'm sorry CCP, I know a free PC is a free PC, but this machine isnt even CLOSE to the estimated price you're posting.
Total price of all listed items is ~1800 through newegg and tiger direct.
Maybe the airbrush is worth $1200 ? 
Well, take the components, that are inside [insert random iMac/MacBook] and you will save $1000 also...
the PSU is enough. I'm loving the guys that "need 1000W for their extrem hardcore gaming machine" - take a named one, and you are good with
500W.
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Andy3021
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Posted - 2011.04.26 11:35:00 -
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All i know is its better then what i got now and its worth a shot to try for it heck id probably take the second card out and give it to a corp mate ;-)
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J Kunjeh
Gallente
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Posted - 2011.04.26 13:21:00 -
[36]
Originally by: Primae Redeemer
um im sorry, whats the difference? The price of the parts is what the value should be based on, not what the "boutique" name is worth...
If you don't get it, nothing I say will change that. There's a huge difference between building your own car and buying a Porche. Opportunity cost...look it up. That and the fact that some manufacturers just do a stellar job worth paying a premium for.
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NewReality
Hegemony of Eve Industries
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Posted - 2011.04.27 00:38:00 -
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This is better than the facebook fiasco. But dang, How do I know I entered? I keep going back to the entry page when I submit? Grrr....
Quote:
Limit One (1) Online Entry per person, per e-mail address, and per household during the Sweepstakes Period via Online Entry, regardless of whether a person has more than one address or more than one person uses the same address.
Now that I have have resubmitted, am I no longer eligible?
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Tycser
Minmatar
Applied Creations
The Fendahlian Collective
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Posted - 2011.04.27 06:21:00 -
[38]
That might out preform my computer, so entered! Good luck everyone!
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Tyrant's Bane
Gallente
Senex Legio
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Posted - 2011.04.27 09:08:00 -
[39]
Originally by: Internet White Knight
"Rule the solar system"? Since when have capsuleers had such unambitious goals.
seriously, if your only aiming for a solar system in this game your doing it wrong , personally i want the whole damn thing
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Colonel Kurtko
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Posted - 2011.04.27 10:20:00 -
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Entered as well, since my current machine is broken, so I have to play EVE on very low and in window mode so it doesn`t just overheat my machine in 10-20sec...my hopes are set high, do your magic CCP. And tnx for the contest.
@ all those *****ing about the configuration not being worth 3k and/or your machine which cost less can out-perform this one, just don`t enter the contest, gives us who are satisfied with something like this better chances of winning.
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Bruce Kemp
Minmatar
The Black Rabbits
The Gurlstas Associates
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Posted - 2011.04.27 12:32:00 -
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what a load of ....
Originally by: Lady Spank
Minmatar born,
Minmatar bred,
Strong in the arm,
Thick in the head.
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DeODokktor
Caldari
Dark Templars
The Fonz Presidium
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Posted - 2011.04.27 14:16:00 -
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Originally by: Ellie Aroway
Well Im going to go out on a limb and hope that CCP Wrangler's comment from the thread pertaining to the first failed attempt with this giveaway draw earlier this month, apply to this 2nd attempt at the giveaway aswell.
Originally by: CCP Wrangler
This giveaway is open to anyone in the world. It is shipped from the US though and while shipping will be handled you may have to pay things such as import tax, additional handling fees and any other form of taxes or fees that apply where you live.
therefore that's me <entered> in jolly old Blighty
If they declare it as being worth 3k$ then you'll pay 20% of that as your inport duty.
Best make sure the power supply can cope with UK voltage too, US power supplys are SOMETIMES specc'd for 110/120v ONLY, but for about 60/70 quid you can fix that.
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iamnotacriminal
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Posted - 2011.04.27 17:16:00 -
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Originally by: Colonel Kurtko
Entered as well, since my current machine is broken, so I have to play EVE on very low and in window mode so it doesn`t just overheat my machine in 10-20sec...my hopes are set high, do your magic CCP. And tnx for the contest.
@ all those *****ing about the configuration not being worth 3k and/or your machine which cost less can out-perform this one, just don`t enter the contest, gives us who are satisfied with something like this better chances of winning.
Agreed, and it sounds like my alt-box is in yer living room, mmmm windowed on low... If I wasn't so cheap I may upgrade. However 600 worth of import tax is cheaper than 3K for the PC...
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Elena Star
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Posted - 2011.04.27 17:22:00 -
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Originally by: DeODokktor
Best make sure the power supply can cope with UK voltage too, US power supplys are SOMETIMES specc'd for 110/120v ONLY, but for about 60/70 quid you can fix that.
Like almost all other power supply's these days this one supports multiple voltage ranges.
From the spec sheet: Universal AC Input [Full Range]
You'll actually be hard pressed to find a power supply not supporting both 110/120 and 220/240 volt. The cheaper ones might have a manual switch while the rest are automatic.
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Gun Hog
Caldari
APEX ARDENT COALITION
C0NVICTED
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Posted - 2011.04.27 20:38:00 -
[45]
CCP, please clear this up...There was a contest for Liking the EVE and Nvidia Facebook pages. Is this now void?
Are we looking at two separate contests or the same one with two entry methods? If so, is using both these methods a violation of the one entry per person rule?
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Shtu Lix
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Posted - 2011.04.29 23:48:00 -
[46]
Wow, you did it again CCP! So... you just scrapped the first contest? I guess that's what will happened with this one too... Well, i guess it's time to "unlike" CCP and nVidia 
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Ravenzfire
Caldari
Valhalla Naval Corp
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Posted - 2011.05.02 15:56:00 -
[47]
Facebook terms don't allow "liking" a page to enter into a contest, hence the reason why they have set up a "new" contest. Based on that I think it's safe to assume that the first iteration of the contest (the one that broke the facebook rules) is no longer valid and if you wish to participate this is now the way to do it.
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Lee ChanKa
WEPRA CORP
WILD BOARS
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Posted - 2011.05.03 11:28:00 -
[48]
i would love to get at least that pc box with eve logo and thingy very nice..:D
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J Kunjeh
Gallente
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Posted - 2011.05.03 14:38:00 -
[49]
Originally by: Ravenzfire
Facebook terms don't allow "liking" a page to enter into a contest, hence the reason why they have set up a "new" contest. Based on that I think it's safe to assume that the first iteration of the contest (the one that broke the facebook rules) is no longer valid and if you wish to participate this is now the way to do it.
It would have been nice to see CCP actually address that and apologize to all of those who entered the first time. Instead, we get a new contest announced and total silence about the first one. CCP really, really needs to up their ability to communicate to their customers. Does CCP have an official Communications Specialist in employ? If not, they should really think about getting one.
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Slade Trillgon
Endless Possibilities Inc.
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Posted - 2011.05.03 20:05:00 -
[50]
Originally by: Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
so all we do is sign up, and that 5 question survey? and thats it?
I would also like an answer to this because if you go to the next offer on the EVGA it flashes a red notification that you have successfully enterd the contest and that a verification e-mail was being sent out.
Originally by: Primae Redeemer
so i just priced out the machine in the OP...it comes in WELL under 3 grand...i'm sorry CCP, I know a free PC is a free PC, but this machine isnt even CLOSE to the estimated price you're posting.
Total price of all listed items is ~1800 through newegg and tiger direct.
$1200 for the custom case and shipping costs? Seems about right
Slade
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MotherMoon
Huang Yinglong
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Posted - 2011.05.03 20:07:00 -
[51]
Guys, it's the same contest, with the same prize. Get over yourselves you entitled little ...
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Karl Planck
Inglorious-Basterds
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Posted - 2011.05.11 14:25:00 -
[52]
Originally by: J Kunjeh
It would have been nice to see CCP actually address that and apologize to all of those who entered the first time. Instead, we get a new contest announced and total silence about the first one. CCP really, really needs to up their ability to communicate to their customers. Does CCP have an official Communications Specialist in employ? If not, they should really think about getting one.
They did you troll
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Karl Planck
Inglorious-Basterds
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Posted - 2011.05.11 19:03:00 -
[53]
I must admit, i was pretty stoked to see who won this. Alas, no word from EVGA or eve and the deadline for the announcement has passed 
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Chysasha
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Posted - 2011.05.15 18:25:00 -
[54]
So... who win this contest ?
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Slappy McPewpew
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Posted - 2011.05.17 15:04:00 -
[55]
someone called Holo
link to forums
wish it was me
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Domynick
Minmatar
Galaxy Collective and Mining Corp
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Posted - 2011.05.20 16:17:00 -
[56]
The Contest Ended on 05/08/2011. The Winner was Holo. As announced on the website. Contest Page
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