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TechSpot New Year Giveaway: Win 4 GeForce 7800 GT videocards
What you can get
A total of 4 GeForce 7800 GT-based videocards will be given away,
one every two weeks for a total of eight weeks, starting today.
Now, because we are aware such a powerful videocard is not always the best
fit for every one of you, we also give you the option of replacing the videocard prize for $275 worth of hardware from Newegg.com*. The contest is open
to everyone, no geographic restrictions apply!
What it takes to win
TechSpot is updated daily with the latest technology news from around the globe.
Much like in a discussion forum, you can contribute with your opinions and thoughts through our news comments system. In order to
become eligible, you must remain an active discussion participant in our daily
news coverage (by posting comments). We recommend you follow the following
simple steps:
1) You must be a registered member to post, or if you are already part of the TS Community, just log in.
2) You must post a reply once in this forum thread, so we can track users that are participating (a simple message will do, just for tracking).
3) Start posting news comments! ([URL=http://www.techspot.com/news/19813-fortune-100-sites-leaking-sensitive-data.html#comments]example[/URL])
We will closely monitor comments posted while the contest lasts, some of the key aspects we will be looking for are:
* Participation frequency: A few posts every day will work better than 15 one day, then remain inactive for several days.
* Thoughtful comments and posts (quality over quantity, and by quality we mean polite, good grammar, and knowledgeable posts).
* A minimum of 20 posts is expected of every eligible participant.
TechSpot staff and moderators will pick by hand each one of the members we believe are eligible during each of the periods (not restricted to a number, can be 3, 10 or 30), then those names will be put in a pool where the final winner will be randomly chosen. There will be a total of 4 prize winners.
The catch...
Double, and triple your chances of winning!
Because we will be splitting the contest in 4 periods of 2 weeks each, members
who remain active after the first participation period, can double their chances
of winning for the second, that is, their names will be put in the pool twice.
If they don't win the first or second time, but still remain active for the
third period, they can have their names put in the pool three times! By the fourth and last
period, if the user has remained active, its name will be put six times in the pool, so your chances of winning will skyrocket!
Other rules for the contest
* Members are expected to register and include full information in
their profiles, including a valid email address.
* Winners will be contacted using the email address used to register. Each
winner will have no more than 5 days to reply to our mail. In case we don't
receive any reply by the 6th day, the user will be automatically disqualified
and a new winner will be randomly selected from the pool.
* No geographic restrictions will be set for the contest. In case the winner
lives outside the US, shipping may delay the prize arrival.
* Each winner will receive a GeForce 7800 GT videocard (manufacturer may vary).
The winner may also decide to change the videocard prize for an item or
combination of items from Newegg.com that will not exceed $275. Shipping charges
will be discounted from such amount for both US and international winners.
* Only active participants will be taken in consideration.
* TechSpot reserves the right to modify contest rules at any given time.
* TechSpot staff members, moderators, and any direct relatives are not eligible
to win prizes.
* TechSpot is not responsible for damage in shipping, or damage caused by
installing these parts in your computer.
* The expected schedule for announcing winners is the following:
Period #1: Dec 14 - Dec 28. Winner announcement: Jan 1st
Period #2: Dec 29 - Jan 11. Winner announcement: Jan 15th
Period #3: Jan 12 - Jan 25. Winner announcement: Jan 29th
Period #4: Jan 26 - Feb 8. Winner announcement: Feb 12
* Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
User Comments: 211
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I have never won anything in my life ! That 7800Gt sounds great.Good luck to all! I need it >Help!
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I donīt know yet very well, where I am supposed to post a message so Iīm posting it here.Best of luck for everyone!
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Nice... a place where we can forum and win prizes...I wish i could go back in time and subscribe the techspot sooner
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Cant wait till the next drawing. I really need the card. The pc that i use for gaming just got fried. I have all the parts to make a new one cept for the video card. So, yeah, i really need it. Good Luck to All!!
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I dont have one for that card... but that card in my hand and itīs a small step for man kind and a big step for me...Itīs front wheel on top...
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vfn4ultra was a great choice. Very happy for him, he's been here to help so many people he realy did win it.
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Well, i hope im the next choice for the next card.
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Hey, sorry i havent been posting. Ive been out of town for a few days. But, now im back and ready to win the next card!
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Just as a reminder/clarification you are not supposed to post here multiple times, BUT in other news posts.
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What can I ask more after the 7800gt??Maybe a computer where it can be fit in...
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It's me again, I have a question...Can I play Minesweeper with that card??What about Pac-Man?O:-)
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@Reformado. You're not serious dude. If that is what you want to use the card for, well I don't think you should get it, it would be a waste. lol. I assume that you are only joking though, so good luck in winning, though I'drather win.
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Of course im joking... I prefer hearts... hehehe...What about Battlefield 2 online? And Most Wanted?Call of duty 2... Go enought?
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I havenīt played call of duty yet. But a friend of mine has bought the game and he says its retty good!I wish you all, ten times the luck you wish for me!
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Me again... 8 hours have passed and not a single person has posted a comment?? Strange!! Well... If nobody wants the 7800... Then i'll make an effort to take her for me! heheheh
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I've joined the forums not too long ago, and found out that there are a lot of recently joined users. I guess this game has helped quite a lot in breathing some life into the forums.I've just remembered that I've entered this game as well, so I'll give commenting news stories a try.
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Just this weekend I was at my local computer store thinking how I would love to build my first computer. Starting out with this video card would sure push me in the right direction!thankspaul
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Hi... People of the night... Itīs me again...
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[b]Originally posted by Reformado:[/b][quote]Hi... People of the night... Itīs me again...[/quote]Reformado: are you aware that simply posting here does not classify you for winning the contest?
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Ooops I did it again!!!Well... What can I do? I really want that one!!!Best of luck for all...
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@Reformado.Go to the forum and post there in different threads. The point of this contest is to attact new people to join and become an active member, not just in one thread but in many.[url]http://www.techspot.com/vb/[/url]
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w00t! Awesome prize! Must...win...graphic...card
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Nicely done V! This whole thing is pretty awesome for TechSpot to do. I can only imagine what that type of card will do for your gaming rig!
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Ok Julio & Maxtor... I was a little confused so I posted most of all here. Thanks
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quote:Wow, so I can get not only the news, the helps from the forum, but also the chance to win a free 7800 GT? That's almost too good to be true.This site is awesome so I will second or third of fourth that.......!!!
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