Search results matching tag 'sweepstakes'

Re: ASUS Xtreme Design Contest!

RyuGTX — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:58:09 GMT

Seiryuu (青龍） (aka Azure Dragon)

Concept

The inspiration for this project was Japan. I had a bunch of ideas, but I finally settled on one. I was inspired by this cool Japanese ramen restaurant that I went to a year ago. I wanted to incorporate some of the design elements into a case mod. The only problem was that less than half the case was modded. I figured that if I came up with my own name for a ramen restaurant, so I could draw some ideas from the kanji and its meaning to design the rest of the case. I wanted it to have something to do with my s/n (Ryu), which means dragon. Also, since I like blue and I would probably use it to light up my case, I wanted that in the name too. So I came up with Azure Dragon. This is my xtreme Seiryuu ramen case mod.

Warning: I have no experience with SketchUp and I don't have the time to learn at this moment so excuse the horrible pictures. I just took an existing model and pasted textures over it.

Since this case mod began from being inspired by ramen, I am going to dedicate a whole side panel to ramen. As you can hopefully see in the picture below, I am going to make a small display case so that I can put REAL instant ramen inside. Before I go any further, this ramen place was legit. They didn't use instant ramen in their dishes. Back on topic now.

Since the ramen window looks kind of plain, I'm going to cut a dragon out of the metal I cut out for the window and attach it to the plexi. It will be "floating" in the middle of the plexi; the dragon design will not be touching the metal part of the side panel.

I haven't settled on a dragon design yet, but I kind of like this one so far. I have a better picture (one that I actually took) but it is archeived somewhere. When I went to Japan, I took a picture of it, but I'm too lazy to look for it so I searched online. Anyways, since it isn't set in stone yet. There are a few other Japanese dragon art that I am considering.

On the top of the case, I am basically going to make a static window shutter design. That means it won't open and close. I'm going to do this out of wood. I will have small wooden boards that will be attached at an angle. Then I'm going to place 2 lights/LEDs so they only hit parts of the shutter to create that cool light effect. I want to achieve that gradient like effect with the light.

For the front of the case, I wanted to do something that would add another Japanese element that is more well known. I decided to place a "noren." These are Japanese fabric dividers that are usually seen over doors at the entrance of restaurants. For this case mod, mine will have one slit and the design will most likely be the name of this ramen restaurant, Seiryuu. I would like to learn how to sew one so that it looks nice. I really want to avoid cutting the kanji out of the fabric and just sewing it straight on another piece of fabric. But if I can't get access to good information and the needed resources, I might have to resort that that... As for what I am going to do behind it, that is a "secret" (aka I haven't decided yet). It might just be optical drives or it might be something nicer looking like "shoji" (those doors/walls/dividers made out of rice paper). Maybe I can do a nice metal name plate with a nice glow if I can't make a custom noren.

For the left side of the case, I wanted a window in which you can see the hardware inside. But it is a bit boring, so to make it more interesting, I want to attempt to frost the same dragon design that will be used on the other side panel. This frosted dragon plexi window will be lit up by some blue LEDs. Inside the case, I was thinking about make a tatami mat floor using some cheap imitation tatami (if I can easily find some).

Oh, a little note about the side panels. I don't know what would look better concerning the side should the ramen side panel be on. If I put it on the left side (assuming you are facing the optical drive bays and front panel) the hardware would not be visible. BUT, there would be more room to work with in building a shallow display case for the instant ramen to sit in. OR, I could take the extra step and make the side panels interchangeable. We'll see....

Goals:

The goal of this system was to use materials that are not traditionally used with case modding. I am also aiming for a more contemporary style which I don't usually see these days. With some creativity, I wanted to pull off new things that people never thought of before.

Challenges:

I hope this doesn't hurt my chances, but this is going to be my first mod ever. I know this competition was designed to eventually show off a case mod at CES. So even though I am jumping into the world of modding with no prior experience, I have followed a highly talented online modding community; I have followed work logs; and have learned from them. I plan on making this case mod a reality despite my inexperience.

Re: HH Core i For The Mainstream Guy/Gal Sweepstakes - Win A Lynnfield System!

Dave_HH — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:25:17 GMT

Ahem! I'm assuming you folks saw this?

http://hothardware.com/News/ASUS-Xtreme-Design-contest/

http://hothardware.com/cs/forums/t/45352.aspx

Folks, this is going to be BIG! Asus is going to hook up one of you with some serious gear to build a SERIOUS SYSTEM. And if you win it all, you get to show that system off at CES 2010 in Vegas baby! WOOT!

ASUS Xtreme Design Contest!

News — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:09:52 GMT

Show the world your Xtreme Design!

ASUS has joined forces with Antec, Intel , G.Skill, Nvidia, Razer, Samsung and HOTHARDWARE to empower YOUR Xtreme ideas! Tell us what you would do if ASUS put “Xtreme Design Technology” In your hands!

Tell US:

How would you build your "Xtreme" System if you won the sponsored hardware.
What is your "Xtreme Design" system's goal.
How ASUS' "Xtreme Design" motherboard features help your system and daily life.
Anything else that convinces us to pick your idea from the participating forums below.

This contest has 3 Stages:

Stage I:
1. Tell us what you would do with “Xtreme Design Technology!” Think about how ASUS’ Xtreme Design features can work for you. (Psst! Do your homework here: http://promos.asus.com/US/p55/index.htm )

2. Post your system project goals, anticipated challenges, diagrams, and sketches. Convince us you are capable of building your Xtreme Design! (Tip: Get some traction toward your idea by signing up on ASUS' official Facebook:

http://Facebook.com/ASUSOfficialPage/ )

3. Win some freaking awesome hardware to build your Xtreme Design, including an ASUS Xtreme Design motherboard, Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia Graphics, Samsung SSD, Razer Keyboard+mouse, Antec power supply, and G.Skill Memory! ASUS will select up to twenty (20) of the most innovative proposals that can show off Xtreme Design in a real working scenario. Winners will be announced for “Stage I” on http://Facebook.com/ASUSOfficialPage Nov. 4th 2009.

Stage II:
1. The competition thickens! Twenty (20) “Stage I” winners will receive their prizes provided by ASUS and sponsors of Xtreme Design contest and post about their experience for 30 days in any of our participating forums! Show everyone pictures and videos of your goodies! Talk about your build! Show us your process! Give us screen-grabs of performance and tell us how you feel about Xtreme Design. Let everyone know how these parts are working as you build toward your goal! Reached your personal goal? Try to exceed it! Do whatever it takes to win!

2. The Twenty (20) winners will have an ASUS P7P55D PREMIUM motherboard + the following sponsored products to start with. You are free to design/use your own case, thermal solution, additional GPU, additional storage, additional memory to enhance your Xtreme Design.

3. Five (5) of the most engaging posters will be selected for special brand-spanking new hardware upgrades Dec. 7th.

Stage III:
1. One (1) lucky Xtreme Design champion will get a free trip with their rig to show off at the ASUS booth during CES 2010! Jan. 7th.

OUR SPONSORS AND PRIZES!!

Intel has sponsored (20) Core i7 CPUs

The new Intel Core i7 Processor: Ultimate smart performance. This new processor features Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, which together activate full processing power exactly where and when you need it.

Antec has sponsored (20) Quattro 850 Watt PSU

Antec's TruePower Quattro is more compact than most competing power supplies of the same wattage, yet ideally suited for handling the most demanding system specs.

G.Skill has sponsored (20) TDS series Memory kits

The G.Skill DDR 2133 CL9 4GB TDS "Trident Series memory is especially suited for overclockers, and comes equipped with the turbulence cooling fan.

Nvidia has sponsored (20) ASUS GTX260 GPUs

Configure your PC with the Power of 3 and build your new Xtreme Design PC with the three essential pieces to get an experience to match your style.

Nvidia GPU + Intel Core i5/i7 + ASUS P55 Motherboard = The power of 3!

Razer has sponsored (20) Lycosa keyboards and Deathadder mice

Execute complex combat maneuvers with swift dexterity. Launch your assaults timed to perfection. Annihilate your enemies and reign supreme on the battlefield. You now have the tactical advantage on every terrain, and your enemies' fates are in your hands.

Samsung has sponsored (20) 128GB SSD drives

An extremely efficient SSD for PCs applications, Samsung's SSD features world-class sequential read and write performance.

Thanks to all of our Sponsors and GOOD LUCK!! SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT!!

Terms and Conditions

Re: HH Core i For The Mainstream Guy/Gal Sweepstakes - Win A Lynnfield System!

Dave_HH — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:32:06 GMT

Folks, we have a WINNER!!

http://hothardware.com/News/Update--HHIntel-Core-i-For-The-Mainstream-GuyGal-Winner-Announced/

CONGRATULATIONS RealNeil!!!

RE: Update! HH/Intel Core i For The Mainstream Guy/Gal Sweepstakes!

Dave_HH — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:31:11 GMT

Folks, we have a WINNER!!

http://hothardware.com/News/Update--HHIntel-Core-i-For-The-Mainstream-GuyGal-Winner-Announced/

CONGRATULATIONS RealNeil!!!!

Re: XXL

Dave_HH — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:02:18 GMT

[quote user="realneil"]

XXXL for the Virginia Fat boy.

Yeah, I know, I may be a little late,.........sigh!

[/quote]

Heheh... are you implying that you already lost and just get the consolation prize tee-shirt?

Re: HotHardware April Sweepstakes! Win a new Rig!

Dave_HH — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:20:57 GMT

Ahemmm!!!

Hello all! We have a new contest that just went up LIVE!

HH Core i For The Mainstream Guy/Gal Sweepstakes - Win A Lynnfield System!

http://hothardware.com/News/HH-Core-i-For-The-Mainstream-GuyGal--Sweepstakes--Win-A-Lynnfield-System/

Re: HotHardware.com "Giving Thanks" - FREE STUFF!

Dave_HH — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:20:21 GMT

Ahemmm!!!

Hello all! We have a new contest that just went up LIVE!

HH Core i For The Mainstream Guy/Gal Sweepstakes - Win A Lynnfield System!

http://hothardware.com/News/HH-Core-i-For-The-Mainstream-GuyGal--Sweepstakes--Win-A-Lynnfield-System/

Re: RE: HotHardware & AMD Economic Stimulus Sweepstakes!

Dave_HH — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:19:01 GMT

Ahemmm!!!

Hello all! We have a new contest that just went up LIVE!

HH Core i For The Mainstream Guy/Gal Sweepstakes - Win A Lynnfield System!

http://hothardware.com/News/HH-Core-i-For-The-Mainstream-GuyGal--Sweepstakes--Win-A-Lynnfield-System/

Re: Win the BEAST! HotHardware's Skulltrail Sweepstakes!

Dave_HH — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:17:51 GMT

Ahemmm!!!

Hello all! We have a new contest that just went up LIVE!

HH Core i For The Mainstream Guy/Gal Sweepstakes - Win A Lynnfield System!

http://hothardware.com/News/HH-Core-i-For-The-Mainstream-GuyGal--Sweepstakes--Win-A-Lynnfield-System/