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To enter the competition, please follow steps below:

Rules
  • - The motherboard and graphics card assembled in your mod MUST be MSI brand ( onboard GPU is allowed ).
  • - Your mod must fulfill the “ ARCTIC ” theme requirement.
Steps
  • 1. Create your account on MSI Global Forum. ( Existing members can skip this step ).
  • 2. Create your worklog(s) thread under User Reviews & Modding sub-forum from April 10 to July 10, 2017 11:59 PM ( GMT +8 ).
  • 3. Upload the following in your worklog:
    • • Create a new topic and name the subject with 【MSI PRO MOD – S5: Scratch Build】 or 【MSI PRO MOD – S5: Casemod】 in front of your mod entry title,
      e.g. 【MSI PRO MOD –S5: Scratch Build】 ARCTIC TOMAHAWK or 【MSI PRO MOD –S5: Casemod】 ARCTIC TOMAHAWK
    • • Insert the official banner on the top of your threads. Download the banner file here.
    • • Provide the following modder profile in your 1st thread of worklog:
      a. Modder Name ( Nickname )
      b. Facebook ( or Instagram / Twitter ) URL
      c. Country
    • • List all hardware configuration of your mod. (model name of MSI motherboard & graphics card must be highlighted.)
    • • Concept of your mod entry.
    • • Post (1) or more pictures of all the components you are going to use in your mod (make sure all pictures are recognizable).
    • • Provide description and photos showing full worklog process (from start to finish).
    • • 5 or more pictures of your FINAL mod entry (preferably W600 x H400 pixels in jpg file format) including 1 highlighting MSI motherboard & graphics card (model name specified).
  • 4. Reply the following message under the campaign thread (here) by July 10, 2017 11:59 PM (GMT +8).
  • ‑ MOD entry title
  • ‑ URL of your worklog

Note-
* Update and complete your worklog(s) by July 10, 2017 11:59 PM (GMT +8).
* Before the submission deadline, you MUST complete your mod.

Evaluation Criteria
STAGE 1

July 15 – 19, 2017

The following evaluation criteria are used for judging at the MSI PRO MOD S5:

  • • Creativity: 35%
  • • Overall Design: 30%
  • • Technique: 25%
  • • Worklog: 10%


    • * Awarded to the Top 3 place from Scratch Build & casemod.
    * Special Jury Prize – Awarded to the 1st place of entries designed with brilliant 3D part.

    STAGE 2

    July 17 – 23, 2017

    On-line Public Vote

    * People’s Choice Prize – Awarded to the Top-Rated entry chosen by public vote.

    Terms & Conditions

    Each participants must agree to the Terms & Conditions before participating in the event.

  • - MSI PRO MOD S5 is open to everyone worldwide.
  • - Multiple entries by each individual is accepted.
  • - Any copyright infringement or piracy is absolutely forbidden. Your designs should be just that – your own case mod and case mod images!
  • - The selected winners will be announced online.
  • - MSI may use your mod images with or without any pseudo (pen) name credit.
  • - MSI has the right to use your mod images and is perpetual. We may use your mod images locally, nationally or globally and such use may be made in any media, information or communication platform currently in use or later developed.
  • - Usage or reprint of your mod images will be at sole discretion of MSI and the sponsors of this event without compensation.
  • - MSI reserves the right in its sole discretion, to change, alter and/or modify these rules at any time.
  • - By participating, you conclusively agree to be bounded by these contest rules and conditions. This is an irrevocable condition of entry.

    • COMPETITION PRIZES

    COMPETITION PRIZES
    SPECIAL JURY


    MSI RADEON™ RX 580 ARMOR 4G / AMD Ryzen5 1600X Processor

    COMPETITION PRIZES
    PEOPLE’s CHOICE


    AMD Ryzen5 1600X Processor

    PRIZES FOR VOTING

    worklog

    judges

    Dave Cathey
    • • Gigantea - 2nd place of "Tower Mod" category in Cooler Master Case Mod World Series 2016.
    • • F3 - 2nd place of "Tower Mod" category in Cooler Master Case Mod World Series 2015.
    READ MORE
    Oliver Peier
    • • Obsidian - 1st Place of "CaseMods" category in DCMM 2011.
    • • Obsidian - 3rd Place of "Cases on the move" category in DCMM 2011.
    READ MORE
    Ronnie Hara
    • • Minions - The 3 Most Incredible PCs of April 2014 - Forbes.
    • • Skyline GT-R - 1st place in Bit-Tech Rig Of The Year 2013.
    READ MORE
    Jengki Wmp
    • • Infinity Gauntled - 2nd place of "Germany's most beautiful Beauty Case" category in DCMM 2016.
    • • Infinity Gauntled - 1st place of APAC region in MSI PRO MOD S4.
    • • Infinity Gauntled - People's Choice award in MSI PRO MOD S4.
    READ MORE

    VOTE

    * Campaign Duration: July 17 0:00 - July 23 23:59 (GMT +8)

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