---> I decided to call myself "King James Breakfast Pie" at the Brain Drain Retro LAN <---
Wow!!!! The contest came down to the wire thanks to Doogie's unwavering hard work, cheerful attitude, and community spirit. And here I thought my "secret weapon" of Corsair Platinum Twinx 500MHz DDR RAM was going to put me on easy street! I could not have been more wrong. As I see it, Doogie and I both had our own styles which drove us during the contest. While Doogie's efforts where more elegant, refined and precise like an Eagle - Mine were more brutish, raw and lumbering like an elephant - but each of us were determined to reach our goals one way or another.
I am especially heartened to know Doogie has earned a prize. I was ready to split mine in half with him had this outcome not been possible. Doogie put in a tremendous amount of work. I am glad the good folks here weren't about to let his efforts go unrewarded. The Voodoo 2000 might as well be a 3000, since it can usually reach the same speeds as a 3000, if not more. Of course, it won't be any sort of challenge for Doogie to attain!
A big "Thank you!" goes to all of the contestants and their entries. I learned a lot watching their videos, and I was amazed at what could be done in such a short of amount of time.
I offer huge thanks to the proprietors of this contest, forum, and community. This place has some of the most kind, helpful, and intelligent members I have ever experienced, especially in such a short while. I can't thank you all enough!
Finally, I offer my deepest gratitude to Necrodude. He consistently nudged us with all thoughtfulness to consider other avenues in the pursuit of more speed, while simultaneously providing the breadcrumbs which led us to success. There are not many people in the world who can offer this kind of positive reinforcement. Thanks, man!
Once again, THANK YOU ALL!!!