So I was recently messaged by a PCF member who resides near me in Florida. This member noticed I was looking for a portable A/C unit to cool my new poker room.
I had already picked one up, albeit a less powerful version than the one he had. His was practically brand new and he had wound up upgrading further beyond this unit, none of his neighbors needed it and it was just going to goodwill if I didn't want it. Here is the unit:
http://www.whynter.com/productdetail/air_comfort/portable_air_conditioners/304
I haven't named this member because I don't know if they want it out there, but this unit was offered to me free of charge, no strings attached! I mean, WOW! Just blew me away. Picked it up this morning before going into work, thing is MINT!
I gave him a small collection of chips, being the least I could do. And also offered to get his buy-in if he's able to make one of my games in the future.
But I still feel like that's not enough, so I want to pay it forward to the community here. I haven't quite figured out what that will be, but I'll come up with something. Just wanted to post that there are some truly amazing and generous folks in this community and I'm glad to have interacted or met in person many of you!
UPDATE ON HOW I'LL PAY IT FORWARD
I have been building my own PC's since the 90's and love tinkering with technology.
I will provide advice and system building labor to one PCF member in the market for a new computer. So instead of buying a bloatware-filled HP or Dell machine, I will build you a custom rig! Here are some limitations:
* Can't build you a laptop
* Can't build you a PC inside a monitor
* Winner purchases system components online and pays shipping to me (I recommend Newegg.com)
* I have never built a water-cooled rig, so not comfortable attempting that
What I can do
* Provide advice on specific components based on your needs and budget
* Build standard desktop/tower PC (mini, medium or large sized cases)
* Can build gaming rigs, number crunching rigs, media boxes or just a budget machine
* Can build systems that can accommodate multiple monitors
* Can do windowed cases with light up fans, uv reactive cables with blacklights, etc
* I Pay for shipping of the completed system to you (within continental USA only)
So the winner receives my time, labor and knowledge in selecting PC components and building it out, setting up the operating system and getting everything up to date, and then shipping of the system to their home or business.
This is for the PC box and components only, so it ships as one piece (i.e. if you need mouse, keyboard, speakers or monitor those would be something you would purchase separately and ship to yourself, I can still provide advice on which items to purchase based on your needs). Winner pays for the components of the system they wish me to build.
HOW TO ENTER
Just post in this thread that you're interested and you'll be entered (make a post that says PLEASE ENTER ME). Entries are accepted through 23:59 on Friday July 31st.
On Saturday, August 1st I will take all of the entrants and have them "play" a headsup poker tournament in my poker room.
Each match will consist of two entrants considered all-in against one another, playing NL Texas Hold Em. I will take pictures and document the results for each match and share them here, with one player advancing to the next round and one player being eliminated in each confrontation.
This will continue until only one player remains, the winner. Winner is asked to claim their prize within 3 months of winning.
I had already picked one up, albeit a less powerful version than the one he had. His was practically brand new and he had wound up upgrading further beyond this unit, none of his neighbors needed it and it was just going to goodwill if I didn't want it. Here is the unit:
http://www.whynter.com/productdetail/air_comfort/portable_air_conditioners/304
I haven't named this member because I don't know if they want it out there, but this unit was offered to me free of charge, no strings attached! I mean, WOW! Just blew me away. Picked it up this morning before going into work, thing is MINT!
I gave him a small collection of chips, being the least I could do. And also offered to get his buy-in if he's able to make one of my games in the future.
But I still feel like that's not enough, so I want to pay it forward to the community here. I haven't quite figured out what that will be, but I'll come up with something. Just wanted to post that there are some truly amazing and generous folks in this community and I'm glad to have interacted or met in person many of you!
UPDATE ON HOW I'LL PAY IT FORWARD
I have been building my own PC's since the 90's and love tinkering with technology.
I will provide advice and system building labor to one PCF member in the market for a new computer. So instead of buying a bloatware-filled HP or Dell machine, I will build you a custom rig! Here are some limitations:
* Can't build you a laptop
* Can't build you a PC inside a monitor
* Winner purchases system components online and pays shipping to me (I recommend Newegg.com)
* I have never built a water-cooled rig, so not comfortable attempting that
What I can do
* Provide advice on specific components based on your needs and budget
* Build standard desktop/tower PC (mini, medium or large sized cases)
* Can build gaming rigs, number crunching rigs, media boxes or just a budget machine
* Can build systems that can accommodate multiple monitors
* Can do windowed cases with light up fans, uv reactive cables with blacklights, etc
* I Pay for shipping of the completed system to you (within continental USA only)
So the winner receives my time, labor and knowledge in selecting PC components and building it out, setting up the operating system and getting everything up to date, and then shipping of the system to their home or business.
This is for the PC box and components only, so it ships as one piece (i.e. if you need mouse, keyboard, speakers or monitor those would be something you would purchase separately and ship to yourself, I can still provide advice on which items to purchase based on your needs). Winner pays for the components of the system they wish me to build.
HOW TO ENTER
Just post in this thread that you're interested and you'll be entered (make a post that says PLEASE ENTER ME). Entries are accepted through 23:59 on Friday July 31st.
On Saturday, August 1st I will take all of the entrants and have them "play" a headsup poker tournament in my poker room.
Each match will consist of two entrants considered all-in against one another, playing NL Texas Hold Em. I will take pictures and document the results for each match and share them here, with one player advancing to the next round and one player being eliminated in each confrontation.
This will continue until only one player remains, the winner. Winner is asked to claim their prize within 3 months of winning.
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