US MOA Arena Competition Set to Begin Soon
The U.S. round of competition in MSI's Master Overclocking Arena 2009 challenge is set to begin shortly and now is the time to begin getting ready. The web site for the Americas is still being set up but we do have a bit of preliminary information.
- Phase 1 elimination round – 6/29-7/19 (scores will be submitted online. Top 10 will continue into Phase 2)
- Phase 2 showdown round – 7/25-8/2 (scores submitted online. Top 3 will receive hardcore X58 systems. Top 2 from the top 3 will move on to Grand Tournament in Beijing China with paid flight and hotel)
Judging from the rules for the European competition, results will submitted online using CPU-Z and GPU-Z so consider this advance warning to get your rig in shape and you best cooling on hand to participate against some of the best overclockers from the U.S. with a chance to go head-to-head with teams from around the world. OCZ and Thermaltake are the official U.S. sponsors and there will be over $6000 in prizes. The top three teams will receive hardcore X58 systems and the top two will advance to the final round in Beijing, China with transportation and lodging paid for by MSI.