2011 Overclock.net Case mod Competition Information thread
We are pleased to present the 2011 edition of the Overclock.net Case Mod Competition. We hope that this year's competition will be even bigger/better than the last
We will be having three classes of modders for this competition (Professional, Intermediate, and Amateur), with a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize for each class. In addition, we will be awarding prizes in several special categories based on criteria such as "Most Unique", "Back from the Grave", etc.
Rules
Judging
Prizes
Other prizes may be awarded
Expert Judges
For all information regarding the 2011 Overclock.net Case Mod Competition Please click on the appropriate link below
Edited by radodrill - 7/29/11 at 5:25pm
We are pleased to present the 2011 edition of the Overclock.net Case Mod Competition. We hope that this year's competition will be even bigger/better than the last

We will be having three classes of modders for this competition (Professional, Intermediate, and Amateur), with a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize for each class. In addition, we will be awarding prizes in several special categories based on criteria such as "Most Unique", "Back from the Grave", etc.
Rules
- This competition is open to all Overclock.net members and staff
- All modders must select an intended class that best represents their modding skills/experience when registering; the staff reserves the right to move builders so please select accordingly
- Detailed, Picture-rich logs must be kept
- No obtrusive watermarks/image overlays; a simple watermark with your handle is fine as long as it does not detract attention from the image itself
- No excessive pimping of other sites in the text/photos; listing sites where (or users from whom) components were purchased is acceptable
- No "sponsored" builds allowed
- Only one project per contestant
- Projects/logs being posted on other forums/sites will be disqualified
- All uploaded media should be kept private for the duration of the build phase of the contest. If using sites like YouTube or image hosts, ensure that you have selected the "Private" option when uploading your media
- Please also provide viewing access to the competition staff
- Mods must be started no earlier than January 01, 2011
- All registrations must be made by February 01, 2011
- All mods/logs must be completed by July 01, 2011
- Only completed entries will be eligible for cash prizes
- Cash prizes will be issued via PayPal
- Rules are subject to change at any time
- By participating in the contest, you agree to follow all the aforementioned rules to the best of your ability and recognize that violation of any of the rules can result in your removal from the contest solely at the discretion of the Overclock.net administration
Judging
- Each class will have both judges choice and peoples choice (popular vote) prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- The special categories will be decided by a panel of judges.
- Judges will be a panel of experts selected from within the OCN community.
Prizes
- Judges Choice
- Professional
- 1st: $250
- 2nd: $150
- 3rd: $100
- Intermediate
- 1st: $150
- 2nd: $100
- 3rd: $75
- Amateur
- 1st: $100
- 2nd: $75
- 3rd: $50
- Professional
- People's Choice
- Professional
- 1st: $250
- 2nd: $150
- 3rd: $100
- Intermediate
- 1st: $150
- 2nd: $100
- 3rd: $75
- Amateur
- 1st: $100
- 2nd: $75
- 3rd: $50
- Professional
- Special Categories
- Most Unique: $50
- Simple Yet Effective: $50
- Back from the Grave: $50
- Best Cable Management: $50
- Best Execution: $50
Other prizes may be awarded
Expert Judges
For all information regarding the 2011 Overclock.net Case Mod Competition Please click on the appropriate link below
- To declare your entry into the competition and which category you are entering into please visit the Registration thread
- Any Questions or Comments pertaining to the Competition that needs to be addressed by a member of Overclock.net staff should be posted in the Information thread
- Any other Competition discussions should be posted in the Discussion thread
- Please document you build progress in the Documenting section - Information posted here will not be visible to others over the duration of the build phase of the competition
Edited by radodrill - 7/29/11 at 5:25pm









