jmke | 22nd July 2010 17:18 | Latest Trend: Selling Benchmark Scores. Futuremark Catches Cheaters In MSI OC Contest Latest Trend: Selling Benchmark Scores. Futuremark Catches Cheaters In MSI OC Contest After an in-depth search, Futuremark realized that all these results originated from a single setup, this based not only on the same FM registration key but also the PCI devices and more. In practice, this means that one overclocker has produced several benchmark scores and gave it to other overclockers to win the MOA 2010 WW Final ticket. (src. HWbot.org) It seems one lucky overclocker decided to share the wealth and sold of his top scores to several other benchers. Some sharp minds at HWbot.org collaborated with Futuremark to come to this conclusion
AndreYang produced some killer scores for MSI Lords of Overclocking competition; instead of just being happy by securing a ticket to the finals, he wanted to turn some profit. He found some buyers from all over the world: Hiwa, eXtremetweaker.de, KJ and Skinnee.
Their collective cheating effort didn't last long however as FM has removed their entries from their database and HWbot has officially banned all involved benchers for 1 year.
AndreYang was previously the undisputed overclocking champ at HWbot.org, after beating K|ngp|n he was ruling the roost, posting top benchmark scores. It's sad to see somebody who has the time, patience and skill to push hardware to the limit, fall so low as selling of benchmark scores. While he might find this an acceptable business model, neither HWbot or Futuremark agree and have banned all users involved from participating in online benchmark competitions for the coming months.
With the removal of several top benchers, the ranking have changed quite a bit, make sure to find out who's the new OC King here. |