Meganter

@Moonzy

Well looks like I missed nothing from here, goes back to his cave.

it's a pertty good deal if you can't afford more than that. probably the best gpu you can buy under $50

That's a steal, assuming it's legit.

Well looks like I missed nothing from here, goes back to his cave.

Well looks like I missed nothing from here, goes back to his cave.

Oh? According to which, concrete, to be trusted, metric?
 
Not at all. When 6600k is OCed, it'll be on par/better than most of Zen2 in terms of gayming performance. Also, bottlenecking is a very loose term to use, and to what extent 6600k will limit you will depend on very many factors.

your magic ball works?

It always strikes me as odd that consumers go through such measures to defend a company that couldn't give two shits about them. "Let's just blame the consumer for an overly convoluted naming scheme created by AMD, yeah!"

It's a full ATX case I think... and nope, a new mobo is more cost.
 
 
Anyway, I finally got some stuff installed. Seems ok apart from the CPU fan being noisy under load. First I tried setting the fan profile to "silent" in bios, which reduced it a bit but not enough. I did find a Noctua low noise adapter cable and put it on the cooler, and now it is silent. Surprising how much a few rpm makes. 1100 good, 1200 bad. I should do something about cable management at some point. Also I should dig out another PCIe power cable ready for the 3080, since I only have one cable in there at the moment.

This is a work in progress. I wanted to build a "next gen" gaming system, with a Zen 3 CPU and targeting a 3080, but decided to cheap out once Zen 3 was actually announced. I don't doubt it will be the best gaming CPU, but I didn't want to pay for the current announced offerings. As such, I decided to reuse parts from my other systems.
 
Provisional parts list
Ryzen 3700X Noctua D15 Asrock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Kingston HyperX RGB 4000 ram at 2400 (I'm checking for stability at low speed before I turn it up, I don't recall which systems this ram has had problems with) EVGA G2L 850W PSU Crucial P1 1TB NVMe SSD Crucial MX500 1TB SATA SSD Corsair Graphite 230T case Some GTX 1060 3GB (placeholder, to be replaced by 3080 when I can get one) Yes, this might seem an odd mix, but it is more a case of "what I have" than "what I'd choose today". The two SSDs were bought new, since the donor systems I raided the parts from had WD Green SSD and hard disks... the ITX mobo is going to be the biggest limit for this system I feel. At some point I want to add 2.5G ethernet to this system, and I think I'll have to go USB for that.
 
Things still to do
Get a 3080 or similar GPU! Replace the D15 with the Chromax Black LTT edition, with orange trim to match the case. It's in another system right now. Configure the software on the system Look for 2.5GBE options that don't need PCIe. Most likely will have to go USB. Stress test it - gaming is serious business! My 21 YouTube followers deserve it.  
Random thoughts about the components used
 
The 3700X is arguably one of the top two gaming CPUs I have, the other being the 8086k in my existing gaming system. I wanted to go 8 cores for next gen, so the 3700X is what I can do without buying a new CPU. I do have a spare Z390 mobo actually, and getting an 8 core Coffee Lake was a consideration.
 
The cooler only has one fan on it since I ran out of headers on the mobo, and I don't know if I have fan splitters. I'm not sure it'll be that important since I'm leaving the CPU at stock 88W PPT limit.
 
The mobo is one of two Ryzen boards I still have. The other is X370 chipset, and when I tried to build around that, I had an unexpected crash with what was a pretty clean system. That got me concerned that the generational gap between chipset and CPU was too great. The B450 board was in a system I was trying to sell anyway, so I thought I'd give that a try. So far, so good.
 
The ram is a kit I was already using with the 3700X. Although it is rated at 4000, it also has an XMP profile at 3600 that I found gave better real world results on both Intel and AMD systems. So I was going to use that... but I'm not 100% sure about its compatibility. When I first got the kit I was using it to test in various systems, not all without problems. As such, I'm running at 2400 (highest SPD) while I do the initial configuration, and only switch on XMP once I'm ready to stress test.
 
The EVGA PSU I bought on sale. They're not a brand on my normal radar, but as said, it was on sale at the time, and I think it was pretty high up the PSU tier list, so I grabbed it. Kinda wasted on a quad core Broadwell system without PSU before I moved it here. At 850W I hope that is more than sufficient for the demands a 3080 might make of it.
 
The two Crucial SSDs were chosen in part for price and performance. The P1 is essentially a better version of the Intel 600p QLC. Some seem to run away fast when they hear those three letters, but my thinking is, for a gaming workload it'll be primarily read only. They're perfectly fine in that area. I wanted an NVMe one for increased bandwidth, looking forwards if more games might make use of RTX IO or similar. This might not be PCIe 4.0, but I'm not paying for a 4.0 SSD. The premium isn't worth it to me. In time, it'll be standard and we'll also get faster read speeds at a lower price. So for now, a 3.0 drive will still give a good increase over SATA that I've tended to use regardless. The 2nd SATA drive I didn't intend to buy but it was really cheap (even lower than a BX500) on Prime Day so I snapped it up. I think it'll help anyway as I'll likely want to make game recordings, and the NVMe is overkill for that. Also it can be a place to store older games that wont benefit from faster transfers.
 
The case housed the previously mentioned Broadwell system, so moving the mobo into it meant I don't need to move the PSU. I like the case anyway, with better airflow than newer ones.
 
No comment on the 1060, that's just to allow me to get the software set up ready. I'm still targeting a 3080 10GB as the ideal GPU in the short term. I'm thinking I would take a 3070 if that is more available, but then I'd skip the 3080 10GB and only replace when the 3080 20GB happens. Since I have multiple gaming systems, I can move GPUs around as best suits the needs at the time.
 
If AMD do eventually announce lower Zen 3 CPU offerings, and if my B450 mobo will get the bios update to allow one to be used, then that could still be a path for the future. Just one lacking PCIe 4.0.

Hey that's pretty cool! Nearly identical cuts lol. Looks like a near identical GPU as well, what model are you running there?

Hey nice build !
 
I have the exact same case though it's called Antec Three Hundred. I also did the exact same modification to fit my GPU !
 
 
 

Out of curiosity I switched memory to some G.Skill Ripjaws CL7, a dual channel 8GB kit. Runs at slightly lower voltage (1.600 vs 1.650 for the corsair)
Memory tuning will follow. I at least want to hit a memory latency number of 45 ns in AIDA64
 
New Ripjaws kit, timings are basically the same across the board, but I think I can go lower with this vs the corsair XMS3 memory.
 

 






 

Initial performance results in bone stock form...
 




Edit: That last CPU z screenshot says 799MHz, but it throttled up to 3.4 turbo for all of the above tests... and remains at 3.0GHz for the most part at idle / low load. Just a blip then it clocks back up.

Okay I made a couple changes this evening. Overclocking has been set static at 3.5GHz across all six cores, which is starting to push the limits on this cooler (but still well below the thermal threshold) This is especially important because this will ultimately be my retro gaming rig, to play older FPS games, etc and even some newer games to max it out just for fun, so for reliability sake I am keeping it toned down in terms of clock speed. The processor is capable of 4.0GHz but for benching only and only reliable for about an hour, according to some torture tests I've run with it in that configuration. Plus I have to pump lots of voltage to it and can do without the extra heat. 
 
I think if you factor in the massive performance gains on this OC it's pretty easy to tell this CPU has a great potential in terms of cost/performance ratio. In fact, I will make the statement that a Zosma 960T or Zosma 970 BE OEM has one of the highest performance threshold increases (or average performance gain by orthodox overclocking methods) across all levels of all CPUs, percentage wise from stock to OC. That would actually make for an interesting benchmark competition.... hmm I will keep that in mind. 
 
(compare and contrast with stock runs)
 
AIDA64 CPU Queen Benchmark

 
AIDA64 PhotoWorxx Benchmark:




 
MSI RX 5700 XT Gaming X Specs:
As I said earlier this GPU is a badass unit and definitely overkill. 
 
I was playing Crysis 3 earlier on this OC configuration and interestingly enough, the old Phenom II I have here is not yet bottlenecking the GPU or the rest of the system. In real time game play the GPU hits about a 75% load and the 960T runs about a 80% across all six cores.. So still a little breathing room, if just with this game. 
 
Once I get my antialiasing dialed in, I will post some FPS numbers
 

Here is a larger screenshot in case you don't want to click the pic with all the CPUz tabs. This is basically set to 1600MHz at XMP timings. 
 

 
A little progress has been made... slightly lower latency with timing tweaks...

 
Looks like we are getting decent results from userbenchmark.com... but yeah, take this with a grain of salt lol
 

 
Individual CPU Performance according to userbenchmark.com...
 
 
 
 
 

So the other day I was randomly going through my old hardware and taking inventory of some of my older CPUs. Just a little later that day my main rig, an HP z820, up and died out of nowhere. Low mileage chassis so I'm not really sure what the deal is with that yet. Wont post or power on at all now and I already swapped PSUs to a 1125 watt unit and still its a no go. And cant check for trouble codes either.
 
In any event, that situation with my main rig gave me incentive to bring back an old favorite, the AMD Phenom II. Specifically, the Zosma based X4 960T that comes from the factory with two hidden cores. Untilimtely, its it a Thuban based Phenom II and when its unlocked in hexacore form is still a force to be reckoned with. Pair with low latency CL7 1600MHz  memory and you have quite the little powerhouse rig on your hands. At first blush, it's just as snappy as my 5.0GHz X6 9600KF rig, which has a Samsung 970 PRO nvme SDD drive and 4266MHz DDR4 dual channel memory kit. I would be using that rig in place, but the MSI Z390 ACE that I was using in it lost a PCIe slot. So that's been sent back to MSI for RMA. 
 
In the interim, we will proceed with the AMD 960T restoration using all spare parts from my old computer storage inventory. I found a good, but battered Antec case of about the same vintage in my old parts storage to match the build. I also found a 500W Antec PSU from about the same vintage. I was up until about 3AM last night working on cleaning up the case and fitting new hardware. More details, OC results to follow. One of my goals is sub 45 ns memory latency. Not sure if it's doable with this memory kit but we will give it a shot nevertheless. And because I am running a Hyper 212 I am aiming for a more conservative overclock this time around. These are the core parts I am working with.
 
Motherboard: Biostar TA970, 140W TDP rated
Supports bios unlocking of hidden cores but not the greatest OC board, but that's okay because this one is going to be conservative in terms of OC
 

 
Memory:
CMX4Gx3M1A1600C6
7-8-7-20 1.65v ver 5.11 Dual Channel 1600MHz CL7 kit

 
Case I am using is the Antec Wired2Fire Diablo MaXcore Gaming Tower

 
GPU:
MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB

 
 
Rats nest in the case that needed to be dealt with:

 
Busted up Antec case that will be restored to its former glory

 
Swapping in the Noctua 120mm fan. Coolermaster CPU fan is relegated to the chassis. Although the Biostar TA970 does not have PWM control (other than for CPU cooler), so it may become a nuisance if it's turning to much RPM.
Also in the picture is a thermaltake 140mm chassis fan that will be mounted in the top of the chassis. The hyper 212 we will be using has been cleaned up and is ready for use and is seen here in the lower left.

 
Ultra quiet Noctua NF-A12 x 25 CPU cooler fan, PMW - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

 

Looking a little better, cleaned out with compressed air and swapped in the X6 960T processor in place of the pre-existing and very sluggish FX 4350 X4 CPU

 
This is a badass video card if I don't say so myself

 
MSI has one of the best cooling solutions out of any RX 5700 XT on the market at this time: Consequently, the video card greatly improves internal case temps.
Even under heaving gaming, the backplate is only "warm" to the touch. Not the case with my old MSI RX 580... you could fry an egg on that backplate!

 
Wire management 101

 
The pigtails we will need to power the 5700 XT. The gaming X requires two 8 pin power connectors and has a TDP of 225 watts. 

 
Power connectors and heatsink

 
The PSU only has provisions for one 6 pin power connector, so I needed two six pin to eight pin adapters to make it work

 

Sick Noctua fan which is virtually silent

 
Someone had spliced into the Antec PSU in the past, so we had to get that issue resolved for good with electric tape and shrink wrap

 
Had to cut a little bit out of the front area of the case to get the massive 5700 XT to fit in this chassis

 
All set!

 
Looking more like a high performance machine by the minute:

 
I was up until about 3 AM working on this. I still have many plans for it so stay tuned. Case is all cleaned up and front cover fixed!

 
MUCH BETTER!


 
Biostar's own BIOunlocking utility allows you to unlock hidden cores on a Zosma based chip. It's nice to see the X6 in the upper right, because it usually means the extra cores are going to work. Although that's by no means the end of the torture testing / vetting that will occur. 

 
Almost forgot, we are running a 512GB SK Hynix SSD drive for this build.

 
It was fun doing something a little different and building a system with only spare parts. Means you usually have to get a little more creative with your tech solutions. Stay tuned for OC results and further upgrades...

About two month back, I purchased an old cheap Apple Power Mac G5...
Just because I saw this Linus guy and the LTT-Team build their HackPro.
 
Components in the heart of my machine:
Intel i7 6700k
Asus z170-A
ASUS GTX 1080 Strix
 
Since the guy I bought the G5 from sad that it didnt turn on, I didnt even try. I got strayed into the teardown, i found a leaking Liquidcooler-Unit and some parts with water damage.
After everything got unscrewed and taken out of the case, it was time to take mesurements.
While I waited for the Aluminium sheets to arrive, the design for motherboard-tray and rear io plate was going great.
Templates were printed and Aluminium was cut ( buy Hand/Jigsaw... )
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Turns out, it didnt fit (Spoiler, the final version isn't fitting perfectly either)
The cutout for the fans in the back of the case needed to be a fear mm to the right.
 
So I adapted my CAD file to the changes and redid the backplate.


 
After cutting that again, it was time to mill the edges to fit flush with the original backplate, again...
And getting the PCI-slotbracket in place with epoxy, again...
 


 
The motherbaord-tray still needed some holes so i could bolt it to the original standoffs, cutouts for cables to go through and to safe some weight, of course.
 

 
In the final version, there is a bridge in the coutout in the top right.
 
Now it was actually looking really promising.
I found some spare old parts to use for test fitting in my creation.
 

 
The pcb-standoffs arrived. Since I only have metric thread cutting tools at home, i use the standoff it self to cut the threads. It worked out fine.
 
 

 
The radiator braked in the front still needed some tabs to secure it to the Motherboard-tray, so I welded some on to it. It would have been possible to make it without the need to weld, but then I would have had to get a taller sheet of Aluminium, which was out of the question.
So I ended up with this:
 

 
I wanted to have my PSU securely mounted (not like some other people ).
So i rigged a "nice" solution out of spare aluminium that was left over from cutting, which in the end would also be used as a SSD mounting option.
 

 
And a HDD cage holder was also the result of rigging stuff with aluminium left overs.
The HDD Cage was not in the final orientation though.
 

 
I though I was set up pretty good from the inside, thats when i started drilling some holes.
The original cutout for the powercord was taken and placed with some epoxy.
(The original plug was used and soldered to a short extension to connect to the PSU and act as a passthrough)
To really blend both parts together, I used some filler and smoothed it all out.
 


 
Now it was time for painting, as i am always short on money, its ghetto rigging time again.
Everything was sanded and properly prepped.
 

 
After redoing the main two parts were the evenness of the paint matters the most, I am still not 100% satisfied, but it is good enough for the time being. In the end, if i dont like the look of them anymore and I have the time. I can just swap them, since they are not modded at all.
 

 
For front io, i used the existing plug, cut of the wires and soldered the on/off switch, the power LED and the headphonejack to some longer cable i harvested out of an older case.
The USB 2.0 Port was repleced with a USB 3.0 Port and some epoxy. The Firewire Port just sits there without a purpose in life.
 


 
That is all I can do without the real parts in it.
 
Its time to disasamble the old machine. I took some good bye pictures.
Don't worry, these aren't all
 

 
My cpu isnt the newest anymore, that means there is no warranty to be voided, so lets chop the head of with some cheap chinese tool and apply some liquid metal ( dont worry about the professional sketch in the background ).
To check if I killed it, I just used my "testbench".
 

 
The Problem is, that because I dont have a second pc, i was so eager to have my source of addiction back in my life, i took zero pictures of the normal build process...
So this is all I got:
 

 
The cutout behind the Motherbaord was usefull to maneuver the cables around and also helped the plate to screw down, by leaving more room for the 24 pin extation connector.
 

 
Here is almost everything in now. I still needed to make a new mount for the reservoir.
The rear radiator mountingpoints didn't aline with the rear io plate holes. (there is the mistake I mentioned earlier) I solved it by cutting away some sheetmetal in the case to make it fit.
 

 
At this stage, its almoste done. Gpu support bracket is made, Pump was mounted, SSD's and HDD's are mounted, tubes were bend and front panel stuff was connected.
Filling the loop was very easy and no leaks were discovered.
 
I added a LED lighting system with some brackets and used a "normaly closed" switch to turn the lights off when the sidepanel is closed.
Ready is my somewaht sleeper build.
 
End result:





 
All Components:
 
Heart:
-i7 6700k
-ASUS z170 - A
-ASUS GTX 1080 Strix
 
SSD's:
-Samsung 750 Evo 250 GB
-Samsung 850 Evo 500 GB
 
HDD's:
-some 1 TB thing
-some 500 GB thing
 
PSU:
-Bequiet! Pure Power L8-CM 730W
 
Watercooling parts:
-Alphacool NexXxos XT 45 Full Copper 360mm Radiator
-Alphacool NexXxos ST 30 Full Copper 240mm Radiator
-EK-Supremacy Evo CPU Block
-EK 1080 Strix Full Cover water block + Backplate
-Alphacool D5 Pump with EK antivibartion-mount
-Aqua computer aqualis eco 100ml reservoir
 
LED system:
-Aqua computer Farbwerk
-RGB LED strips
 
Fans:
-4 Bequiet Pure Wing 2 120mm
-1 Corsair "case fan" 120mm
 
That was my Project.
If it is ok I would poste the CAD files and the techinical drawings for the rear io backplate, motherboard-tray, front radiator mount, HDD mount and PSU mount.
Its not really clear to me, if that counts as selfpromotion or not.
 
Have a good day everyone!
edit: Greetings from Germany
 

Delta MK1
I started this project earlier this year because I couldn't find a mITX computer case that wasn't insanely expensive (below $150) and had transparent side panels without affecting cooling performance. This is where I decided to design, and 3D print my own.
     
 
Components
I took some parts I had from another computer, but I am eventually going to upgrade the components make this my main computer. Here are the current components:
Asus ROG Strix Z370-I
i7-8700k
Corsair LPX 16 GB RAM (Plan to upgrade to 32GB)
Samsung 960 512GB (Plan to upgrade to 2TB)
Nvidia Quadro P4000 (Plan to upgrade to an RTX 3080 whenever those get back in stock)
Corsair SF450 (Plan to upgrade to a Corsair SF750)
 
     
 
Some Cool Features
Quick and Easy Access to Internal Components
The Lid and Frame can be separated very easily with either removing two thumb screws or just simply lift it off if you have magnets. I have them, but they are too weak, so it doesn't properly close. I plan to tweak this part so that it can be toolless.

 
Swappable Front Header
The front header can be swapped out easily for whatever you need. In this case I needed 2 USB Type A ports, but I also have a USB Type C port as well.

 
Future Improvements
I'm still tweaking the design here and there. Adding some improved cable management loops and simplifying the design. Ran some benchmarks and temperatures look good. However, it is pretty audible from a normal sitting distance so going to investigate how to improve that.
 
Would love the community's thoughts and comments.

I recently picked up a TR 1920x and X399 Gaming Pro Carbon from a buddy for £200.
 

 
Originally I was going to upgrade the dying Alienware.
 

 
But decided to go full water. Now do note, I said cheap. The GPU I already had (2070 Super) and the PSU (750w Aorus I got for half price last year) and memory and hard drives. I bought this distro plate.
 

 
On sale. Then I found this case for £48.
 

 
Again on sale. The idea behind this was to use up all of the left over gear I had. The first thing I did was remove the water cooling gear from a build I hadn't used in over two years.
 

 

 
Then ordered some cheap stuff. Cheapest ram coolers (12v 4 pin)
 

 
2 sets, obs. Then a cheap cable set from Amazon.
 

 
I got those because they were the only set I could find with twin 8 pin EPS, that I needed.
 
I ordered the cheapest pump top I could find.
 

 
And a cooler for it.
 

 
The cheapest 3 pin RGB controller I could find.
 

 
The cheapest 4 pin 12v RGB hub and 5v 3 pin RGB hubs I could find.
 

 

 
And then set to work. The block was left over from another build so cost me £0 this time, though it was only £30 new.
 

 
OK so first up, rip the case apart yes.
 

 
Replace the honking great 200mm fan in the front with two Eloops left over from another build, and fit the two spare RGB frames I had left over from a build I did two years ago.
 

 
Get rads ready. The fans on these are Silverstone Air Penetrators. I have had them about four years.
 

 
Fit rads, and test fit the Cooler Master vertical riser I had in a box. Remember, I said I was going to use up as much crap that I had lying around as possible.
 

 
Yup, that'll do.
 

 
Then fit the singlemost expensive part of the rig, the distro.
 

 
Put the RGB on life support from the old Alienware and test.
 

 
And start plumbing. Before you say it yes, I don't like hard tubing at all I think it's horrid.
 

 
Fit pump top and cooler.
 

 
Fit CPU whilst simultaneously crapping my pants. I've done this three times now and it still scares me.
 

 
Mmm, piles of mess.
 

 
Nearly kinked, but not.
 

 
Fit board and run cables.
 

 
Receive the wrong coolant (FFS)
 

 
Get refund for red coolant order more.
 

 
Then change mind and order black.
 

 
Make sure GPU fits before hacking up the case.
 

 
Fit and secure pump
 

 
Fit Bitspower res that was my old one.
 

 

 
Test fans with rig on life support from old rig (note there is no coolant in it yet)
 

 

 
Yup, they work. Bust out hair dryer and remove old ram coolers and fit RGB cheap ones.
 

 
Test in old rig.
 

 
More testing.
 

 
Fill.
 

 

 

 

 
Then leave it running on life support (pump and fans) for several hours to bleed and burp it. And then build.
 

 

 
Connect up RGB to distro.
 

 
And the pump top.
 

 
And then mod ever so slightly.
 

 
Just a PSU cover to make.

As an 🍑 member, I promise I only saw a picture pass along for a sec., but had to leave for work and thus didn't see what switches were inside
I'm just guessing based on what I think they kind of sound like  
Sound Sample 1: NovelKeys Sherbet Sound Sample 2: Kailh BOX Jades Sound Sample 3: Cherry MX Blue? I dunno :s  
Thanks for running these sorts of fun threads!

Identify the Switch! - $20 MK Gift Certificate or $10 Steam Gift Card Giveaway
A MechanicalKeyboards.com Gift Certificate or a Steam Digital Gift Card!
 

 
Den-Fi's GK64 and Numpad - Generously Gifted by Den-Fi 
No, I am not giving away and I will never give away the Keyboard and Numpad. Not even after death.
I'm assuming there's nothing of monetary value I can give to Den that he would also want, so I'm showing my gratitude in other ways. Namely, give-a-ways, ayyy...
Receiving something without giving anything back makes me feel awfully restless, IDK.
 
To Enter
There are three sound samples below, recorded with Den-Fi's GK64 Keyboard and Numpad pictured above. Identify the mechanical switch that was used in each sound sample.
 
Sound Sample 1:
Sound Sample 2:
Sound Sample 3:
 
Template:
Entrants are not required to use the template, but please read the stipulations below.
Sound Sample 1: Sound Sample 2: Sound Sample 3:  
Useless Clues & FAQs:
I believe the Keyboard uses a GK64S PCB, an aluminum mounting plate, and a wooden case. I will not provide additional photos of the Keyboard and Numpad until after the giveaway has closed. I will not record additional sound samples of the Keyboard and Numpad until after the giveaway has closed. I will not answer any questions about the Numpad. I will not answer whether a sound sample belongs to the Keyboard or the Numpad.  
 
Giveaway Results
The giveaway will be closed to entries 36 hours after the start of this thread. The winning entrant will be selected and will be announced 30 minutes after the giveaway has closed, in a status update. The winning entrant will have 12 hours to PM me with their gift choice, along with their email for the MK Gift Certificate, or their Steam username for the Steam Digital Gift Card. I will only attempt to send the gift once. If the MK Gift Certificate is chosen, the winning entrant must provide me their email address for the gifting to work. If the Steam Digital Gift Card is chosen, the winning entrant must allow me to add their Steam name to my friends list, and must wait 3 days after they have been added to my Steam friends list for the gifting to work.   If the winning entrant does not fulfill the winning conditions, another entrant will be selected as the winner.  
Winning Conditions:
The winning entrant must correctly identify the mechanical switch that was used in each of the three sound samples. If no entrant has correctly identified the switches for all three sound samples, the winning entrant will be one that has correctly identified the switch used in two of the three sound samples. If no entrant has correctly identified the switches for two of the three sound samples, the winning entrant will be one that has correctly identified the switch used in one of the sound samples. If no entrant has correctly identified the switches used in any of the sound samples, a random name picker will be used to select among all entrants with valid entries. If more than one entrant fulfills the winning conditions, a random name picker will be used to select among the qualified entrants.  
 
Stipulations
Please do not argue about the "fairness" of the giveaway. Nowhere in this thread do I claim it is fair. If you don't like the conditions I've set forth, you're free to walk away from the giveaway. Stipulations may be subject to change. If changes occur, I will make a post in this thread about it.  
 
Closing Comments
I will be upfront and will admit that some forum members have a slight advantage over others in the identification game. Den-Fi is also more than welcome to join the giveaway, if he should wish.
 
Have fun~ 😁
I'ma be watching for the , hehe.

a big floof