Lets have a race!!!

[plonk420]

how does it work if we sign up 2 4cores? is that even allowed?

is this a race for total points? or total points / [# of 4-core devices]?

edit: i'm assuming X3s are counted as 4? ;)

[NeoGen]

how does it work if we sign up 2 4cores? is that even allowed? is this a race for total points? or total points / [# of 4-core devices]?

You mean to ask if it is possible for a member to participate with more than one entry per category? Like signing up two quad cores for the 4-core race?
The answer would be no, the race is for each member to come forward with his/hers best machine(s) for one or both categories.
If you have two dual cores you can participate on the 4-core race, by submitting them as a group. The total ammount of cores of both would be 4, so its ellegible for the race.
And you can participate in both categories at the same time if you have different hosts to run on both races. For example, if you have one dual-core on the 2-core race, you can't apply it for the 4-core race as well.

And no, X3 will count as 3 cores. It wouldn't be fair to have an X3 alone against X4s. Pair up an X3 with a single-core and you'll be ready for the 4-core race


EDIT: You raised some very good questions that I forgot to answer to plonk. I'll Edit the top post and add some more info, as I'm sure more people will have the same doubts as you had after reading it.

[NeoGen]

is this a race for total points? or total points / [# of 4-core devices]?

To sum it up, each race is for the most credits. The top 5 people with the most credits get a number of points from 5 to 1. 1st place gets 5 points, 2nd place gets 4 points, and so on...

The Contest Champion on each category (2 or 4 cores) will be the person with the most points after the 4 races are finished. In case of a tie, the second factor is number of victories, and if still in tie, then the grand total sum of credits of the 4 races, which I don't believe any two people can do equal.

[plonk420]

well, the X3s are based on the (faster) Phenom II X4s, so it's SOMEWHAT fair against the Phenom II X4s.

two more questions: is this AMD only?

what's the last date to register? i have parts arriving soon...

I have a bigger problem. I have a bunch of systems with dual quads installed. I doubt they will count as 4 either

Do you have a X3 ? If so, have you tried enabling the 4th core?

nice @ dual quads

nah, i'm not going to mess with it. i'm not an OCer or tweaker (altho, that might change with my upcoming proc if it turns out to have an unlocked multiplier)...

[NeoGen]

is this AMD only?

No, Intels can run too. That question did cross my mind but it didn't make sense when we have an Intel cpu as prize. It wouldn't feel right.

what's the last date to register? i have parts arriving soon...

There's no final date to register. As in past contests I even let people join in mid contest if they wish to. But naturally, starting with a delay reduces your chances to win.

[mitchellds]

Hi Plonk,

I have a bigger problem. I have a bunch of systems with dual quads installed. I doubt they will count as 4 either

Do you have a X3 ? If so, have you tried enabling the 4th core? Check out the below. It might work for you.

http://www.guru3d.com/news/phenom-ii...-the-4th-core/