OCIA.net and NZXT May Contest!

[playafly187]

Another month, another contest here at OCIA.net! We have once again teamed up with NZXT (http://www.nzxt.com) to offer one lucky winner NZXT's brand new Crafted Series chassis, the Tempest (http://www.nzxt.com/products/tempest/)!


http://www.ocia.net/playafly187/tempestcontest.jpg

Now for the fun part. Most of our giveaways have been just that; random drawings. But for this contest, we are going to change things up.

To enter, you must be a registered member in the OCIA.net Forums. If you are not already a member, you can register for free by Clicking Here (http://forums.ocia.net/register.php).

Once you are registered, you will need to post a photo(s) of your computer case / workspace. You are required to show the PC on with OCIA.net loaded on the monitor, so we know you didn't just find a random junker PC in a dumpster or something. We will judge who has the crappiest rig and is most needing of a brand new NZXT Tempest and select a winner.

The contest will run from May 7 until May 28, 2008. You must be 13 years or older to enter, as per our forum rules. You may only submit one computer for this contest. Duplicate entries will be omitted. Once the winner has been chosen, their shipping information will be passed along to NZXT for prize shipment. Shipping will be paid by NZXT to winners in North America only. OCIA.net staff and immediate family members are not eligible for entry.

[Avalanche]

lol I guess that leaves me out of this contest with the new CM Cosmos 1000 I just won here. (Still looking for my camera so I can post pic of it)

Nice looking case it is!

[wolvyne]

That is one nice looking case! Count me in... Once I can get a pic up. Doesn't help that I just cleaned my desk either.

[keithjameslock]

I'm still working with my Dell Inspiron 8000 with a 10GB hard drive. :)
http://keithjameslock.com/images/dell.jpg

[PCFlip]

hmm well this sucks lol all my systems are custom builds and I dont do crappy, hmm I guess I can go over to my parents place and take a pic of their dell lol, shoot even my hand me down cases that I give my brother still kickass lol.

[MakubeX]

Very nice contest, but I think I'm gonna pass since I already won a kickass case on the last giveaway. ;)

[koookstr]

Sweet, I think I could use this.

[playafly187]

Sweet, I think I could use this.

We also need a shot of the computer screen with OCIA.net loaded to verify this is your system :)

[CoasterMatt]

It's an eMachines "eMonster" - 500mhz Pentium III
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/coastermatt/images/CrapRig.jpg
I've got an Opteron 185/aBit 32x motherboard sitting in a closet that would love to move into that beautiful Tempest case.

[sushrukh]

Another contest i can't take part in.I'm in a desperate need for a new case but can't afford & all i can find contests for USA & Canada.I had the crappiest case though. :(

[Clement Astilon]

First, sorry for quality of photos, can't afford damn digital cam, so used webcam :rolleyes:
First one for verification purpose, second workbench, and third my oldie himself.
Holds within Pentium 4 2.8Mhz, 1024ddram, Radeon 9550SE (Slightly overclocked :D )
No right wall for air circulation purpose, now it's summer, and temp always goes 42+
And there is only one cooler... On cpu :) So there is hell-a-temperature :)
I hoped to won cosmos from other contest, but not my luck, so will try here.
Good luck to all.
(And sorry for monitor too :) it's kinda 15" 6-7year old machine, still kickin')

[Joco]

Do you have to post an image the computer you use the most, or can you post a pic of your crappiest computer?

[playafly187]

Do you have to post an image the computer you use the most, or can you post a pic of your crappiest computer?

as long as it is your computer and meets the listed requirements, its fine.

[DemonicDerek]

This thing is barely able to run Windows ME, on the verge of dieing any day now! The sound card is already shot, and has been for quite some time (Multiple years).

Its an INtel Pentium III just the Mhz rating I couldn't find.

Whats funny though is the desk is very new just the computer the desk holds is not so new.... :)

Everything (monitor computer keybaord etc): http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/3943/1000793ys7.jpg

You should be able to see the site on the screen, sorry Iwas a little hasty with the photo.


IF all else the factor that makes this suck the most is that it is a gateway pc!!! DUN DUN DUH!

[=CDU=Above]

My case is a nice Cooler Master Mystique.
It what is inside it that is crap.

I've already seen less desirable cases posted here so I wont be entering this one. Good luck to those that do.

[Forsaken]

Darn, I just threw out my old computer systems lol
They were running on 133 Mhz Pentiums IIRC

[FunkZ]

Just a little over a week left and not many entries, c'mon guys dig out those old systems and fire 'em up!

[slugbug]

I have a few old systems lying around but none will boot :(

[SAMSAMHA]

here is my pic, sorry for crappy image, don't have a very good cam.

[higgamo]

lol good luck hope winner get upgrade there pc with their case lol

[GavinW]

Okay, guys, this is the story behind this. This, my fellow enthusiasts, is a failed attempt at modding my case. After failing horribly, mainly due to some crappy equipment, the case was left in pretty bad shape, but I still have to use it, well because, I can't justify throwing it away. I'm not a particurlarly rich student, ye know. Needless to say, I've learned my lesson.

Anyways, under that... carboard is an aging AMD Athlon 64 3200+, running at 68 degrees C at load, that's when my system does not restart. I'm in dire need of a new case, and this NZXT Tempest is a beast. I've been using this for 4 years, believe it or not, so I really need this. :o

Here, I'll let the pictures do the talking.

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08210/crappycase1372.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs127&d=08210&f=crappycase1372.jpg)

http://xs127.xs.to/xs127/08210/crappycase2847.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs127&d=08210&f=crappycase2847.jpg)

[=CDU=Above]

This, my fellow enthusiasts, is a failed attempt at modding my case. After failing horribly, mainly due to some crappy equipment, the case was left in pretty bad shape, but I still have to use it, well because, I can't justify throwing it away. I'm not a particularly rich student, ye know. I'm in dire need of a new case, and this NZXT Tempest is a beast. I've been using this for 4 years, believe it or not, so I really need this.

Dude, if that's really your box, you have my vote. It doesn't appear to be photochopped and it is operational. Ghetto man...creative...but gheeeeeeto.

[Talented Mr. Ripley]

LOL THATS FREEKING AWESOME!
Yeah, you get my vote too.

[Joco]

Yea its nice, though he might just have taken the cardboard and some tape and added this is on his very extraordinary case. But I do not say he has done so, I just say that he might have done so. :p

/Joco

[=CDU=Above]

I don't understand why he would have to cover it. The frame of the original case it there...dust maybe?

[GavinW]

Hey guys! Sorry, I couldn't be online yesterday. Thanks everyone, I appreciate the support. :)

Trust me, this as real as it gets. I can get more pictures if you want (if I can get my friend to lend me his cam again). Heck, I can take a video if that satisfies you, Joco. ;)

By the way, there are no panels under the cardboard. The side panels was where the modding attempt happened, albeit unsuccesfully. You can tell from the little ventilation opening I made there that nothing's behind it. :D

[Digerati]

It's a 100% legit, folks. I know Gavin personally. ;)

Another vote to you good sir. :)

[Joco]

Gavin, trust me, i don't suspect you of anything :) I just presented a posssible scenario XD

Hope you win!


/Joco

[playafly187]

Contest is now over - we will be announcing the winner soon! Thanks!

[Avalanche]

good luck to everyone!

[Clement Astilon]

Good Luck to all :)

[Sazin]

Good luck!

[playafly187]

Hey, sorry about the delay in posting the winner - was out of town over the weekend :)

Anyway, although we didn't get as many entries as I had anticipated, I still want to thank everyone who did enter and of course, NZXT, for providing the prize!

The winner of the NZXT Tempest is: GavinW

I think we can all agree that his cardboard case needs to go! Congrats and thanks again!

[Avalanche]

Not everyday you can say Cardboard FTW!!! Congratulations on your win GavinW!

[Clement Astilon]

Eh... Congratulations.

[Digerati]

Congrats Gavin! Have fun with that beast!

[GavinW]

Thanks so much guys this case is the most amazing case I have ever seen im my entire life. I just need to save up for some hardware to put in it :). Thanks again to everyone you can say goodbye to the cardboard monster lol

[slugbug]

Congrats on the win :)

[FunkZ]

Congrats!

I think there should be a ritualistic burning of the old case, with video.

[Avalanche]

Congrats!

I think there should be a ritualistic burning of the old case, with video.

I agree Burn burn burn!!!! w/ Video!!!

[slugbug]

Oh come on, you don't really think his case is always like that do you :)

[Digerati]

I was talking to Gavin the other day and he still hasn't received his case. Might want to check with NZXT, playafly.

[IvyBat]

NZXT is super not on top of their game with prizes--they had a Christmas contest (7 months ago) and just started to send out prizes last weekend, or at least said they did.