G.SKILL Unveils OC World Cup 2024: Compete for $40K Cash Prize Pool!

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the renowned brand in performance overclock memory and PC components, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 8th Annual OC World Cup 2024. This extreme overclocking competition will kick off with the Online Qualifier Stage, running from March 1st to April 3rd, 2024 on hwbot.org.

The top 9 finalists from the Online Qualifier stage will then have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the Live Qualifier stage, held during the week of Computex 2024 in Taipei. With a total prize pool of $40,000 USD up for grabs, the OC Champion will walk away with an impressive $10,000 USD.

Considered one of the most challenging overclocking competitions, the G.SKILL OC World Cup 2024 consists of three stages: Online Qualifier, Live Qualifier, and Grand Final. The Live Qualifier stage will see the top 9 overclockers competing against each other at the G.SKILL booth in Nangang Exhibition Hall. The top 3 overclockers from this stage will then battle it out in the Grand Final for the coveted title of OC Champion.

The Online Qualifier stage presents overclockers with four challenge stages: DDR5 Memory Frequency, PYPrime 32B, 7-ZIP, and SuperPi-32M. To participate and learn more about the event details and rules, visit the competition webpage at: https://esports.hwbot.org/#!/round/gskill_ocworldcup_2024_online_qualifier

This year, the OC World Cup 2024 boasts a generous total cash prize pool of $40,000 USD. As a testament to its prestige, the OC Champion of the Grand Final will receive an impressive grand prize of $10,000 USD – the largest single cash prize sum in the overclocking community.

Here is the breakdown of the cash prizes for the top 9 placements in the competition:

– Champion: $10,000 USD
– 2nd place: $6,500 USD
– 3rd place: $5,000 USD
– 4th place: $4,200 USD
– 5th place: $3,400 USD
– 6th place: $3,000 USD
– 7th place: $2,800 USD
– 8th place: $2,600 USD
– 9th place: $2,500 USD

In addition to the cash prizes, each of the top 9 overclockers in the Online Qualifier will receive a high-performance DDR5-8000 48GB (2x24GB) memory kit. Furthermore, three lucky participants who complete all four challenge stages of the Online Qualifier will be randomly selected to win a DDR5-7600 32GB (2x16GB) memory kit.

For more information about the prize products, please refer to the following links:
DDR5-8000 48GB (2x24GB) memory kit: [link]
DDR5-7600 32GB (2x16GB) memory kit: [link]

Background Information

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About G.SKILL: G.SKILL is a renowned, world-class manufacturer of high performance memory, solid state drives, gaming peripherals, and computer components. With over 25 years of experience and commitment to the highest standards of quality, G.SKILL strives to provide performance-enhancing products that exceed expectations. Their exceptional memory solutions are supported by a commitment to comprehensive customer service and reliable support that exceeds industry standards. G.SKILL meets the needs of power users, gamers, and everyone in between with award-winning, cutting-edge products.

  

Technology Explained

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DDR5: DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) is the next generation of memory technology for the computer industry. It is a modern day improvement on earlier DDR technologies, with faster speeds, greater bandwidth and higher capacities. DDR5 enables higher resolution, seamless gaming experiences and faster data transfer rates, making it an ideal choice for high-performance computing and 4K gaming. With its greater RAM compatibility, DDR5 provides faster buffering times and raised clock speeds, giving users an improved overall work system. DDR5 is also optimized for multi-tasking, allowing users to multitask without experiencing a significant drop in performance, increasing the productivity of digital tasks. As an ever-evolving technology, DDR5 is paving the way for the computer industry into a new and powerful era.