Event Story

NeonMaker is the new advanced editing software for RGB lighting customization. NeonMaker provides various stunning pre-set lighting effects but also allows users to edit their lighting effects on every single LED light bulb, granting access to further customizable lighting options.

To show off what the software can do, Thermaltake has invited 6 modders worldwide to compete against each other by only using the NeonMaker and SWAFAN. A fascinating lighting show is coming, stay tuned, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite Modder during voting events!

Event Rules

2022 Thermaltake NeonMaker Lighting Mix Invitational Season 1’s focus will be on the “NeonMaker” software and the “SWAFAN.” Participating modders are given a specific time frame to use the NeonMaker software to create a unique RGB lightshow with SWAFAN. Contestants must only use the Thermaltake “NeonMaker “software to create the lighting effects, and to use SWAFAN. It is prohibited to use components other than the NeonMaker and the installed motherboard. No cases allowed! Modders should send back 15 profiles minimum at the end of the event Rules violation could result in disqualification. Modders should aim to create their own patterns, using software preset patterns, patterns from download profiles, patterns from other modders are not allowed.

Thermaltake NeonMaker Lighting Software

NeonMaker is the new advanced editing software for RGB lighting customization. NeonMaker provides various stunning pre-set lighting effects, but also allows users to edit their lighting effects on every single LED light bulb, granting access to further customizable lighting options.
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SWAFAN 12 RGB Radiator Fan

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JUDGES


Thermaltake Judge 15%

Meaning that everyone from Thermaltake HQ excluding the event planning team, will be given one vote for their favorite build.

Thermaltake CEO 25%

Thermaltake CEO Kenny Lin will be scoring the modders according to his personal preference and his judging system, total score will be 10% given by him.

Tt Community Members 30%

At Thermaltake we value our customers, so this time we have decided to hold a community voting event allowing the fans to have a say in who wins!

Professional Modders 30%

We will be choosing a few professional and renowned modders to help judge the outcome of this event.

Winner

The 2022 NeonMaker Lighting Mix Invitational Season 1’s modders will have the chance to win a total cash prize of 5,000 USD for achieving first, second, and third.

Over the Corse of 2 months, 6 modders from 6 regions will be competing for a total prize pool of $5000 USD. We will be marking on the below points:

Originality: We will mark on the originality of the lighting effects, there are a vast amount of presets out there with RGB software, our new Software is a breakthrough allowing users to further customize their RGB. We will be marking their lightshows, on how different they are compared to current presets on the software, the download profiles, or from other modders.

Utilization:Points will be given to the contestants that adapt the most feature/ combination using the NeonMaker when presenting their final project. Modder's can do a review on the software too.

Artistry:Visual effect is another point to be graded on
- the flow of the entire lighting show : the artistry of the entire project
- the coherency of the lighting show : meaning good lighting effect combination

Video Quality:Video Quality and video content will be marked too. The video should have a theme and should easily understood to the person watching it. Lighting and the way its presented would be marked.

Prizes for Modders

Cash Prize

$ 2,500 USD

Cash Prize

$ 1,500 USD

Cash Prize

$ 1,000 USD

Total Cash Value

$ 5,000 USD

Vote Procedure

To join the voting event, you will need to be a member of Tt Community forums, please refer to the diagram below for more detailed information on the three basic steps showing how you vote for your favorite modder. If you are a forum member already, please skip to step 3.

Step 1

To Vote you will need to be a member of Tt Community forums. Please apply for your Free Tt Community account here. If you are a member already please skip this procedure and commence to step 2.

Register

Step 2

The second step you will need to be logged into your account to vote, please login here. After you are logged in you can then commence to Step 3

Login

Step 3

The third and final step is to go to the voting page, please head over to this page to vote. if you are seeing an error on the page you have improperly logged in please check if Step 2 was completed correctly

Vote Now

Event Predictions (11/3/2022~1/3/2023)

- Voting event will run from November 3, 2022 to January 3, 2023.
- All you have to do predict who will win this contest for your chance to win some awesome prizes!
- 2022 Thermaltake NeonMaker Lighting Mix Invitational Season 1 Voting event page here

Voting Event (1/6/2023~ 1/22/2023)

- Voting event will run from January 6 to January 22, 2023.
- All you have to do is vote for your favorite creation.
- 2022 Thermaltake NeonMaker Lighting Mix Invitational Season 1 Voting event page here

Prizes to be won:

- SWAFAN 12 RGB Radiator Fan (3-Fan Pack)
- TOUGHLIQUID 240 ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler
- ARGENT M5 Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse
- ARGENT K6 RGB Low Profile Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Cherry MX Red

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