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Tim S · 22nd May 2007, 12:29

http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2007...modding_expo/1

Intel came to us for some top modders for a big kick-off in China, and we were happy to help. What followed is a story of epic intrigue, $750 bar tabs and four of bit-tech’s finest…and the eternal question: “Have you seen Beckham?”

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Mankz · 22nd May 2007, 12:41

Wow. You guys looked like you had some good fun.

BioSniper · 22nd May 2007, 12:56

Please take me with you next time? I want to go to China so bad.

Puzzlebox 2.0 looks far better in these shots than I remember from the original article, but alot of that appears to be down to the lighting.
This is also fantastic exposure for Bit-tech and I really do congratulate you guys for all the hard work put into the mods and into getting everyone sorted out for the event, you never fail to amaze (at least with me, but some say I'm easily pleased

).

[WP@]WOLVERINE · 22nd May 2007, 12:56

What can i say the experience is something that i will never forget as long as i live. It was amazing in every way and best of all i have made many good friends for life. Even though Brett wrote a very good article its really impossible to describe the adventure we had in words, you really had to have been there.

smashie · 22nd May 2007, 12:59

I'm glad you have the same impression of China as me. After the first time I went there people kept asking what it was like "go for yourself" became the standard answer.

I'm bloody hungry now after seeing the dumplings.

mikeuk2004 · 22nd May 2007, 13:02

Modding in china???? Did I miss something. I spent ages a couple of years ago with my father inlaw going around all the tech hang outs and tech only shopping centers etc looking for cheap new kit to bring back home. I was looking for AMD 3700 at the time and the latest they had was amd 3200. I thought UK is behind in technology but china is miles behind in PC hardware. I ended up getting it back here for £250.

Components are so old in china I didnt think their were any modders.

Your lucky to get that photo in customs, mind you I tried to take a photo at customs in Heathrow, London and they made me delete them and watched as I did it.

Jipa · 22nd May 2007, 13:08

Ehm... It's China! If there are 1,3 billion people then I'm pretty sure there's also a couple of modders included. Also I'd like to claim that it's slightly dependant on the exact city/location if it's lagging behind in technology.

DougEdey · 22nd May 2007, 13:31

I want to know how the eggs were done!

And Nick looked like he was looking at her lady parts...

gvblake22 · 22nd May 2007, 13:44

Wow, awesome coverage there, thanks!!!

I've been to China (Shanghai and Beijing among other places) and have visited all the places you guys did so I enjoyed your pictures. And the comment about the Chinese breakfasts made me smile, as that is one thing I distinctly remember about being there. Those big "dough balls" as you called them are actually pretty good, but I liked the ones filled with spinach. A very hefty meal indeed!

Anyway, enough random rambling, great coverage of the event. It's great to see the industry taking such a liking to the modding community and putting on shows like this!

[USRF]Obiwan · 22nd May 2007, 14:34

loved the text. Loved the pics. peace

Ramble · 22nd May 2007, 15:37

Niiice.

PUTALE · 22nd May 2007, 16:45

just so you konw,

Orz, is not Chinese for worship. It's what Taiwanese use for online chats (it's called Martian Language in Taiwan). It's a combination of chinese sound and images. This word, Orz, is taking the shape of a person kneeling down as he is worshiping, so it's not related to the Chinese character or sound at all.

Da Dego · 22nd May 2007, 17:07

I appreciate the feedback Putale, I'll have to check into that - as it stands, two of our interpreters said the same thing, which is what is included in the article. Being as I don't speak Chinese (or any variation of), I'm using their description. So if it turns out wrong, don't shoot the messenger!

EDIT: Everyone who cares can look here to see it's a combination of both of our points. Though it is mostly used in online communities, it is indeed the word to describe the body position of worship and is used to convey "a great respect or admiration of."

So thanks for the addition/correction!!

Koradhil · 22nd May 2007, 17:28

Very nice article. I just keep thinking, my time will come

rowin4kicks · 22nd May 2007, 18:40

wow pretty sweet trip! unlucky with the case though i bet the gys were gutted

any one know if they got back home in one peice?!!?!?

greensabbath · 22nd May 2007, 18:55

I can't really describe just how amazing this trip was. Simply meeting Gert, Magnus, Beckham, Geoff and Brett was great enough but the fact that we were in China presenting our mods with Intel just made is all the more special. The Chinese treated us well too. I'd like to add an extra thanks to my interpreter, Li, too who by the end of the event, could've probably answered the questions herself.

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Originally Posted by rowin4kicks

wow pretty sweet trip! unlucky with the case though i bet the gys were gutted

any one know if they got back home in one peice?!!?!?

They haven't come home yet. We'll know by June something though. I don't have too much hope for mine

Bas van der Werff · 22nd May 2007, 18:58

Yes we handle your bagage very carefull

Oeps did we break 2 out of 3 cases, what a stupid ...... at the airport.

Rocket733 · 22nd May 2007, 19:29

What an amazing payoff for all the hard work going into your mods! That looks like an amazing trip and a good time. Nice job, it was a good article as well.

GoTaLL · 22nd May 2007, 19:32

I dont really know what to say about this trip, just by meeting Billy the kid, Gert, Magnus, Geoff and Brett was a blast, and i really miss our Bartender "Travis" and the words "Wanna bet a beer" or the stuff at the dinnertable "who´s turn is it to try first this time", regarding the event we all probably had our visions before we went but what actually happend i dont think anyone could imagine, it was top notch all of it..

What can you say, I just miss the company of the new friends and hope we will get together again.

/ps that I can bet a beer on

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Javerh · 22nd May 2007, 19:32

Makes me want to make something as incredible so I get to go to your next trip!

22nd May 2007, 12:29	#1
Tim S Pewlius Caesar bit-tech Staff Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ascot, Berks Posts: 18,021	Intel China's Modding Expo http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2007...modding_expo/1 Intel came to us for some top modders for a big kick-off in China, and we were happy to help. What followed is a story of epic intrigue, $750 bar tabs and four of bit-tech’s finest…and the eternal question: “Have you seen Beckham?” Digg to share! __________________ Tim on Twitter \| Tim's Blog \| Tim's Flickr The bit-tech Blog \| bit-tech on Twitter \| Join the bit-tech & Custom PC folding team (#35947) Last edited by Da Dego; 22nd May 2007 at 14:34.

22nd May 2007, 12:56	#3
BioSniper I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere in the south Posts: 3,454	Please take me with you next time? I want to go to China so bad. Puzzlebox 2.0 looks far better in these shots than I remember from the original article, but alot of that appears to be down to the lighting. This is also fantastic exposure for Bit-tech and I really do congratulate you guys for all the hard work put into the mods and into getting everyone sorted out for the event, you never fail to amaze (at least with me, but some say I'm easily pleased ). __________________ My Flickr :: Bit-tech Flickr Wii: 1792 1527 2926 7945 :: Xbox Live: BioSnipr :: PSN: Biosnipr

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22nd May 2007, 13:02	#6
mikeuk2004 What you Looking at Fool! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 3,047	Modding in china???? Did I miss something. I spent ages a couple of years ago with my father inlaw going around all the tech hang outs and tech only shopping centers etc looking for cheap new kit to bring back home. I was looking for AMD 3700 at the time and the latest they had was amd 3200. I thought UK is behind in technology but china is miles behind in PC hardware. I ended up getting it back here for £250. Components are so old in china I didnt think their were any modders. Your lucky to get that photo in customs, mind you I tried to take a photo at customs in Heathrow, London and they made me delete them and watched as I did it. __________________ -\|- Xfire - Mikeuk2005 -\|- Xbox Live - Mike UK 2006 -\|- Playstation Network - Mikeuk2004 -\|-

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Jipa Licenced idiot. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 3,058	Ehm... It's China! If there are 1,3 billion people then I'm pretty sure there's also a couple of modders included. Also I'd like to claim that it's slightly dependant on the exact city/location if it's lagging behind in technology. __________________ Abit IP35 - E6750 - 8800GT 1024 MB - 2 GB 800 MHz - enough HDDs - 750 W Silverstone - CM Storm Sniper Asus P5Q-VM - Q9450 - 4 GB - 400 W Silverstone - Fortress FT01 AllTheMods - MetkuMods - LedCalc

22nd May 2007, 12:59	#5
smashie Cupid Stunt Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wing Posts: 544	I'm glad you have the same impression of China as me. After the first time I went there people kept asking what it was like "go for yourself" became the standard answer. I'm bloody hungry now after seeing the dumplings.

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22nd May 2007, 13:44	#9
gvblake22 mmm, yep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 367	Wow, awesome coverage there, thanks!!! I've been to China (Shanghai and Beijing among other places) and have visited all the places you guys did so I enjoyed your pictures. And the comment about the Chinese breakfasts made me smile, as that is one thing I distinctly remember about being there. Those big "dough balls" as you called them are actually pretty good, but I liked the ones filled with spinach. A very hefty meal indeed! Anyway, enough random rambling, great coverage of the event. It's great to see the industry taking such a liking to the modding community and putting on shows like this! __________________ Finished:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~In Progress: Project Phoenix (Lian Li PC-101B Orange Case Mod) The "Secret of the Ooze" Modded Tt MatrixVX Modded Cooler Master Cavalier 3 My First Case Mod

22nd May 2007, 14:34	#10
[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,218	loved the text. Loved the pics. peace __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

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22nd May 2007, 16:45	#12
PUTALE What's a Dremel? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: US Posts: 8	just so you konw, Orz, is not Chinese for worship. It's what Taiwanese use for online chats (it's called Martian Language in Taiwan). It's a combination of chinese sound and images. This word, Orz, is taking the shape of a person kneeling down as he is worshiping, so it's not related to the Chinese character or sound at all.

22nd May 2007, 17:07	#13
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	I appreciate the feedback Putale, I'll have to check into that - as it stands, two of our interpreters said the same thing, which is what is included in the article. Being as I don't speak Chinese (or any variation of), I'm using their description. So if it turns out wrong, don't shoot the messenger! EDIT: Everyone who cares can look here to see it's a combination of both of our points. Though it is mostly used in online communities, it is indeed the word to describe the body position of worship and is used to convey "a great respect or admiration of." So thanks for the addition/correction!! __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo Last edited by Da Dego; 22nd May 2007 at 17:12.

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Rocket733 Austerity - It's the only way Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,165	What an amazing payoff for all the hard work going into your mods! That looks like an amazing trip and a good time. Nice job, it was a good article as well.

22nd May 2007, 19:32	#19
GoTaLL Supermodder Join Date: May 2005 Location: sweden Posts: 319	I dont really know what to say about this trip, just by meeting Billy the kid, Gert, Magnus, Geoff and Brett was a blast, and i really miss our Bartender "Travis" and the words "Wanna bet a beer" or the stuff at the dinnertable "who´s turn is it to try first this time", regarding the event we all probably had our visions before we went but what actually happend i dont think anyone could imagine, it was top notch all of it.. What can you say, I just miss the company of the new friends and hope we will get together again. /ps that I can bet a beer on . __________________ And do visit my site for a few more cases www.customengraver.se

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Javerh Superfreak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 650	Makes me want to make something as incredible so I get to go to your next trip! __________________ Project: Seawolf "Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them."