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Freebies: 2500K+MSI Mobo+16GB RAM+120GB+Wireless Card+ SSD!!! :)

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Drawing has been completed, Alanim http://www.overclock.net/u/268425/alanim was the winner!

If you're trying to get this for a friend or family member, provide proof they need it, or have them message me, or something like that. Want to avoid giving this away to someone with an already beastly rig. I'm also *not* parting this out. Thanks guys!

Hello everyone! I recently built myself a new mATX rig, and have no use at all for most of my old parts. I really don't want to sell them, number one because they're worth very little, and two because I'm not 100% it all works. Just like 99% sure.
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It's also a way to give back to this awesome forum I've been a part of for almost 6 years, even though I rarely post.

I had this stuff set up as a test bench, and it finally stopped working as of June. However, I later found out the issue was my old AX850 power supply, so assuming it didn't fry anything (unlikely), this should all work fine. I'm too lazy to rip out my PSU and test it myself, so hey free system for someone else!

In case anyone is wondering, I'm giving away the Asus PCE-AC66 because of the issue with Z87/97 boards. I could never get it to work at all, it would always crash my system, so I got a different card. I couldn't return it because I got it off of Ebay. Also important to note, I'm using the base antena, and lost the metal side plate thing. So you'll need to get a cheap antena for it lol. You can get them off of ebay for like 5 bucks or something.

Full Parts List:

-i5 2500K (had it overclocked to 5.0GHZ at one point)

-16GB (4x4) G.SKILL 1600 CL9 RAM

-MSI P67A-G43 Motherboard

-OCZ Vertex 3 120GB with updated firmware

-Asus PCE-AC 66 wireless card

-Just added!: EVGA 560ti + Thermal Paste!
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I've never done this before. I suppose I'll randomly choose a winner from the thread in 3 days. I will likely exclude anyone who already has a good system, I'd rather help out someone who actually needs it!
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Edit: Whoops screwed up the title a bit. O well.
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HEY GUYS I FORGOT: I also still have an old 560ti to add with this!
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I did forget to mention shipping, sorry guys. Luckily I don't mind shipping worldwide, for free of course. As far as rep, I don't think it's important, it's not as if I have much. Just don't be a new account
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#2 ·
Any requirements for the freebie giveaway? My brother's older system is starting to go out on the fritz, and even though this would only be about 2 generations newer it would be a nice upgrade to change his system over too especially with the 120 GB SSD over his 60 GB HDD one. Thanks for giving back to the community and good luck to all who enter! In!
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#4 ·
Trying to get my roommate to the PC Master Race but he can't really afford much. If I can't enter for my buddy, that's fine, and good luck to everyone else!
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Originally Posted by MythTFLfan29 View Post

Any requirements for the freebie giveaway? My brother's older system is starting to go out on the fritz, and even though this would only be about 2 generations newer it would be a nice upgrade to change his system over too especially with the 120 GB SSD over his 60 GB one. Thanks for giving back to the community and good luck to all who enter!
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As long as you aren't a new account and have either an old system or a good reason to put yourself in for this, I won't turn you down!
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Can you have your friend PM me?
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Originally Posted by Dimensive View Post

It's obvious I have a system that's more than capable, but I'm still trying to piece together a system for one of my best friends. I'm in if you allow me to be.
If you get your friend to PM me or something I can enter you. I was just avoiding giving it to people with beastly rigs already, you can understand.
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#6 ·
Could use an upgrade, thanks for the offer!
 
#8 ·
I'd love to join..

My old rig got passed down to the family to run as a general browsing computer but it's really been getting used by the younger in the family to game. Problem is it's really underpowered, even the simplest game Dota 2 and Minecraft won't run decently. Most of the capacitors also look like they are about to blow or leak.

http://www.overclock.net/lists/display/view/id/1868959 ( Rig is in my signature too )



Here's before it got the GTS 450 and was running a 6200TC, only difference now is all those fans and rigging at the bottom are gone and the 450 is in. Want an updated photo? :D
 
#9 ·
Hello OP, i woiuld like to enter this contest, i don't know if you'll judge my system as obsolete or whatsoever i don't know, sure i wish i could win but even if it's not i also would like to enter this contest for a freind of mine who has some severe issues with his PC.

He has the exact same config as the one you give away exept ram and GPU. Me and another freind think that his Mobo gone wrong, and he's so broke that he couldn't buy another one 1155 socket... It will be nice to have him play PC games again since he's gone into a depression.... this giveaway could bring him to happiness...
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i cross my finger and congrats to the winner !

EDIT : My freind Sylph51 just made an account and sent you a PM.
 
#12 ·
Thx for this awesome giveaway.
i Would love to enter the contest for my daughter to build a adequate gaming system.
She is using a core2duo at the moment with a faulty HDD.
 
#14 ·
This would be ideal rig to give to my son. Just turned 11 and starting 6th grade (which is a big jump in our school system).

My sig rig is to be handed down to him but it has a memory issue where it drop from 6gb readable to only 3.

I am not sure what the problem with it is, but I do not have compatible ram, time or money to really figure it out =/

FYI I am in for a similar reason with other freebies, if I win one or the other, I will of course alert the OP. If possible, at that time, I would like to choose who the new winner would be
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#15 ·
Nice giveaway!

I could use anything on that list - my GPU is dying and I've been looking into building a separate system from older parts for diagnostic purposes (I fix a lot of PC's for friends/family etc - I'd like to stop using my own rig as a guinea pig
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Your post doesn't state any limits in terms of shipping, rep requirements? Might want to update those!

-Xioros
 
#16 ·
I'd love to enter in for a chance to win this, I've been saving up my money to upgrade to a better computer since my current one was damaged by lightning a couple years ago(still works, just has sound card related crashes). This would be an all around upgrade for me, and I'd be able to give my current computer to my sister or grandmother since it's stable while not gaming.

Thanks for doing this amazing giveaway!
 
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Originally Posted by 100cotton View Post

Trying to get my roommate to the PC Master Race but he can't really afford much. If I can't enter for my buddy, that's fine, and good luck to everyone else!
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Just have him PM me, simple as that. Trying to include as many as possible!
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Could use an upgrade, thanks for the offer!
You're welcome and GL!
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Originally Posted by Speedster159 View Post

I'd love to join..

My old rig got passed down to the family to run as a general browsing computer but it's really been getting used by the younger in the family to game. Problem is it's really underpowered, even the simplest game Dota 2 and Minecraft won't run decently. Most of the capacitors also look like they are about to blow or leak.

http://www.overclock.net/lists/display/view/id/1868959 ( Rig is in my signature too )



Here's before it got the GTS 450 and was running a 6200TC, only difference now is all those fans and rigging at the bottom are gone and the 450 is in. Want an updated photo?
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You're in lol.
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Originally Posted by Duality92 View Post

I would be interested in only the video card as I don't need the rest. If you're willing to give the video card seperately I'd be in for that
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I'm sorry, I'm not splitting this up. The idea is this goes to someone who actually needs a system for mid range 1080 gaming. Sorry!
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Originally Posted by Trys0meM0re View Post

Thx for this awesome giveaway.
i Would love to enter the contest for my daughter to build a adequate gaming system.
She is using a core2duo at the moment with a faulty HDD.
Sounds like a plan, you're in!
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In!
In!
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Originally Posted by StormX2 View Post

This would be ideal rig to give to my son. Just turned 11 and starting 6th grade (which is a big jump in our school system).

My sig rig is to be handed down to him but it has a memory issue where it drop from 6gb readable to only 3.

I am not sure what the problem with it is, but I do not have compatible ram, time or money to really figure it out =/

FYI I am in for a similar reason with other freebies, if I win one or the other, I will of course alert the OP. If possible, at that time, I would like to choose who the new winner would be
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No problem, you're entered.
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Originally Posted by xioros View Post

Nice giveaway!

I could use anything on that list - my GPU is dying and I've been looking into building a separate system from older parts for diagnostic purposes (I fix a lot of PC's for friends/family etc - I'd like to stop using my own rig as a guinea pig
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Your post doesn't state any limits in terms of shipping, rep requirements? Might want to update those!

-Xioros
I'd rather not enter you, as you have a pretty nice PC as is. Not splitting up parts either way. I did update the OP on shipping and Rep, thank you!
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Originally Posted by Alanim View Post

I'd love to enter in for a chance to win this, I've been saving up my money to upgrade to a better computer since my current one was damaged by lightning a couple years ago(still works, just has sound card related crashes). This would be an all around upgrade for me, and I'd be able to give my current computer to my sister or grandmother since it's stable while not gaming.

Thanks for doing this amazing giveaway!

*edit* oh I guess I never filled out my rig, fixing that.
I'll enter you, just fill out a sig rig if you don't mind!
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Originally Posted by OxygeenHD View Post

Hello OP, i woiuld like to enter this contest, i don't know if you'll judge my system as obsolete or whatsoever i don't know, sure i wish i could win but even if it's not i also would like to enter this contest for a freind of mine who has some severe issues with his PC.

He has the exact same config as the one you give away exept ram and GPU. Me and another freind think that his Mobo gone wrong, and he's so broke that he couldn't buy another one 1155 socket... It will be nice to have him play PC games again since he's gone into a depression.... this giveaway could bring him to happiness...
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i cross my finger and congrats to the winner !

EDIT : My freind Sylph51 just made an account and sent you a PM.
I received your friends PM, he's entered.
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Originally Posted by Jenova69 View Post

I'd like to enter for my roommate who is using a collective of spare parts from me and other friends for a system right now. An intel g3258, 4gb ddr3 1600, 560ti ,160gb sata2 hdd. I can have him pm you or whatever you need to prove the situation.

Sure, just have him PM me, he could sure use the system. Have him SLI the 560ti's
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Originally Posted by GreedyMuffin View Post

Too bad it's in the US.

Would be a lovely folding rig.
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But many other needs it. Really good of you OP. +rep
I don't mind shipping worldwide, I'd rather be fair about this. However I'm entering users who don't already have a newer PC. Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by ivoryg37 View Post

I don't personally need this but I was actually just parting pieces for a charity build for a friend. He lives in Baton Rouge and we recently had a Historic Flooding. He lost everything that was in his home which included his PC.
Thanks for the pictures and PM, he's entered. GL
 
#23 ·
I'd love to have a desktop to use for college, I have a 1tb HDD, a GTX 660 and case that would go right along with these
-I would just need to buy a power-supply

Currently I'm using a Toshiba Satellite C55-B C55-B5296 laptop with an Intel Celeron N2830 processor that I bought used for college. I'm reviewing it here

Admittedly I am also signed up for another full computer that's being given away on OCN here
If in some event I do receive these parts and win this one as well, I'd be more than happy to message you about your second choice and send it to them adding my 1tb HDD and the GTX 660

and finally I did recently purchase a gaming laptop that I wanted to use for college, but I'm honestly second guessing if I'm going to be able to bring it around for college.
It's heavier than I thought it would be and I'm going to have to figure out a bag or backpack to use if I do, nothing I have can carry it.
 
#24 ·
I'm currently on an AMD A6-3650, and my brother is on a Phenom II X6 1045T with a Radeon HD 5450, so either of us would benefit greatly if we won this! Thanks OP for the opportunity, GL to all.
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#25 ·
In it to win it. Rocking a C2D that my church gave me for work. Would love to have something better than a potato.
 
#26 ·
I'm in I suppose. The Phenom II rig (Charred in my sig) i have has some moderate thermal damage (almost set it on fire overclocking it
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), and is a bit of a power hog to boot. This would make for an excellent replacement.
 
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