Modding konkurrence på Computex

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CyberMods 24hrs Live Modding konkurrence på COMPUTEX 2017

Computex 2017 løber af stablen fra 30. maj til 3. juni 2017, og CyberMedia har sammen med TIATRA annonceret en 24 timers modding konkurrence, hvor HWT er inviteret med i panelet. Vi glæder os til en ordentlig gang modding nørderi!

Mere information kan læses om konkurrencen i nedenstående pressemeddelelse:

 

Twenty-four hours of intense modding for the greatest showdown in COMPUTEX history

April 21st, 2017 TAIPEI, TAIWAN – CyberMedia, together with TAITRA, is thrilled to announce that COMPUTEX 2017 will be the host for the first ever CyberMods 24hrs international PC case modding competition. CyberMedia and COMPUTEX have been working hand-in-hand for many years now thanks to a common goal and understanding of the trends for tech companies that provide the groundwork for excellent new products and assist the entire tech industry for new developments and innovations at every COMPUTEX. This year, Invited modders from around the world will be given 24 hours to craft a special build focused on a special theme which includes Sci-Fi, video games and movies. Big prizes await those who will come out on top on this momentous occasion including a prize pool of US$20,000 in cash and prize.

The CyberMod 24hrs modding competition will be held during COMPUTEX 2017 at the Nangang Hall 4F, Light Gallery starting May 30th to June 2nd at 9am until 6pm. The contestants will showcase their built PC mods on June 3rd at the last day of COMPUTEX and will be interacting with the public to share their experience about modding.

CyberMods 24hrs will be a global event with modders from the USA, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, China and UK amongst others that will be having representatives in the event. Modders will be grouped in teams and will select from a predetermined theme for their build. They will be given a total of 24 hours to finish their build. Judging will be done on the final day where the winners will be announced.

 

PC Modding in the Global Stage

Modding stems from the word modification and has been an artform for quite a while now where creators or “modders” as they are referred to, customize products to suit their personal tastes, oftentimes with a theme to go with, inspired by any and all things that the creator finds interesting.

PC modding has been a key element in the growing PC gaming industry as aesthetics and functionality have been part of what keep PC gamers coming back to the platform. Allowing nearly unlimited possibilities to show-off their personal style or to add functionality to their systems, modding has grown from simple mods to intricate and highly advanced extensions of one’s PC.

 

CyberMedia and TAITRA Brings the Spotlight to Modders

CyberMedia along with TAITRA understand how vital the modding community is in shaping the DIY PC landscape and with many individuals carving a name for themselves from different parts of the globe, it is rare for these people to get the chance to be in a single place. CyberMods 24hrs makes this possible bringing the best in the world to show-off their skills in this momentous event. CyberMods 24hrs aims to highlight these modders, what goes through their mind as they shape their projects and what approach they take and how it all goes together into forming another masterpiece.

Time and Location

Date: May 30th – June 3rd, 2017
Event: 9am – 6pm (9am – 4pm on June 3rd)
Location: Nangang 4F Light Gallery (Area L Lobby)

 

“Media’s Choice”

A special award dubbed "Media's Choice" will be awarded by CyberMedia to the top team as voted by the media. This category aims to highlight the importance of the media in this event, giving them the opportunity to also select a favorite from the modded builds during the event. With this, CyberMedia wants to express their gratitude to the media who have been invaluable partners throughout the years. A media lounge will be available in the event venue to further facilitate hands-on access with the mods and activities.

 

Introducing the participants in the hottest modding competition of the year at COMPUTEX 2017 

CyberMods 24hrs will see some of the finest modders in the world come together in a single event for the most thrilling demonstration of skill, creativity and experience to become the first ever reigning, defending, undisputed CyberMods 24hrs champion.

 

CyberMedia is proud to announce the participants in the CyberMods 24hrs:

 

Team Australia

 

Alex Ciobanu

Alex started case modding in 2014 and has quickly become one of the top case modders in Australia with over 20 custom showcase builds completed to date.

Ethan Cooper

Ethan started modding when he was 20 years old, he have completed multiple PC builds and have also branched out into modding consoles. He first built was a Batman PC.

 

Team UK

Robert Deluce

Robert began case-modding back in 2001 from scratch-built mods to customized PC cases. He did various things such as fitting watercooling components onto PC case.

Alexander Banks

Alex started at 2011 when he built his first watercooled PC. He went on to become a professional 2 years later where he utilizes CAD and modern production methods.

 

Team China

 Xin Kai)

Xin Kai started his own modding company in 2005. He believes in imagination and strives to create products that fulfill dreams and shatter the misconception of “impossibility”.

 Chen Zhi

Chen has started his modding career at the end of the 2015 and has become fervent about it. He is dedicated in showing his passion for the modding industry.

 

Team Philippines

Don Jeric Madrid

DJ Madrid, is also known as KrypteK PC Modz, started case modding around 2010 when he was 16-year-old. It started out as a hobby but since 2013 it became his career.

Michael John Lanaza Lacerna

Mickee has been modding for almost 5 years now, what started as a hobby has now become a full time career; showcasing his talent for some of the biggest names in the PC industry.

 

Team Thailand

Peerakij Rungthongkhamkul

Peerakij began his modding career as a mechanic, supporting INDY Laser and Modder Crow his own modding shop. He start participating in Case Mod contest last year.

Chaipoj Khaowasut

Chaipoj owns a laser shop called “Indy Laser” creating billboard and logo graphic. From 2013 his modding journey begins. He will never stop evolving his skill because of his passion for it.

 

Team USA

Jim Weist

Jim began self-learning modding through Youtube and was fascinated by it, slowly it became more than a hobby, more like a way of life,  eventually becoming a business.

Calen Saddler

After suffering traumatic brain hermmorhage, Calen came across a picture of a modded PC which was built inside a piano. For Calen, modding isn't a hobby; its a lifestyle.

 

CyberMods 24hrs Modder Partners

CyberMods 24hrs hopes to unite the modders from around the world, this event aims to not only bring the world known modders from around the world to join in for an intense competition but also to connect those who love and are passionate about modding.

CyberMedia along with TAITRA are encouranging modders who are not competing in this event to engage with their friends who are interested in the modding industry but have yet to have the chance to experience it, an opportunity for them to see what modding is like. With top tier modders around the world joining together, sharing news and discussions about this event allows them to connect and expand their modding communities by inspiring people who are interested in modding.

 

Sponsors

CyberMods 24hrs would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the sponsors that have made this event possible. These brands have been key in making CyberMods 24hrs and their products will be in-use as well as on display during the event.

CyberMedia and Taitra would like to thank ZADAK511 for customized and high-end modding PC. AOC for their AGON gaming monitors. Colorful for their motherboards and VGA. Sharkoon for Gaming Keyboard, Mouse, Headset and Chair. And last but not the least Thermaltake for their case, power supplies and coolers.

For More Information about CyberMods 24hrs at: 
http://www.CyberMedia.com.tw/CyberMods24hrs

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