PAX Prime 2010 BYOC Info/FAQ - REG CLOSED

Ktulu · September 2010

DJBreslin wrote: »

Ktulu wrote: »

I have a really odd shaped computer. It is a LAN Box, will it be a problem for space?

Also can I bring my HDD docking station, it requires an additional outlet, can I bring a splitter a something?

The LAN Box won't be a problem. You can set it to the side or behind your monitor or on the floor.

They ask you not to bring splitters or power strips. Not sure that a HDD docking station would be very useful anyway, but you probably have your reasons.

Thanks for the info.

I just would bring a docking station because 3 internal HDDs and 1 docking station is much more convenient than 3 external HDDs.

Brian4120 · September 2010

Just remember the power socket/amperage limits.

thetelevisi0n · September 2010

So liquidchaos has kindly offered his BYOC pass to me. Do I need anything other than his badge to get into BYOC?

And this is my first time at BYOC. Any tips for first timers? I'm bringing my desktop and liquidchaos recommended that I use a hand truck to transport it around the expo.

jaberwockynmt · September 2010

thetelevisi0n wrote: »

So liquidchaos has kindly offered his BYOC pass to me. Do I need anything other than his badge to get into BYOC?

And this is my first time at BYOC. Any tips for first timers? I'm bringing my desktop and liquidchaos recommended that I use a hand truck to transport it around the expo.

You need your red badge and the orange BYOC badge he gives you.

Hal15900 · September 2010

So, I want to get setup in BYOC, but I also want to get a seat for the keynote.
Will it be better to setup in BYOC and then run over to the keynote or go to the keynote first and take my machine to BYOC later?

Any suggestions, aside from "thinking with portals?"

AtomicGaryBusey · September 2010

Bah! Just tried picking up my BYOC badge at the Sheraton but the BYOC guys aren't there yet. Don't show up before noon. They won't be there till then.

Rob Spewack · September 2010

First off, let me start with *facepalm*

I was the one out of my group who was bringing the software, and the one thing I forget is the Win7 disk. My buddy's getting a windows error on boot & we can't progress much further without running a repair. Is there a kind soul already in seattle who wouldn't mind letting us borrow the disc for an hour or two to run a system repair?

There will be eternal gratitude, and we'll buy you food at some point, too.

AtomicGaryBusey · September 2010

Rob Spewack wrote: »

First off, let me start with *facepalm*

I was the one out of my group who was bringing the software, and the one thing I forget is the Win7 disk. My buddy's getting a windows error on boot & we can't progress much further without running a repair. Is there a kind soul already in seattle who wouldn't mind letting us borrow the disc for an hour or two to run a system repair?

There will be eternal gratitude, and we'll buy you food at some point, too.

Which edition is it? I have a Win7 Ultimate copy I could let you borrow if that'll do the trick...

BigRed · September 2010

Rob Spewack wrote: »

First off, let me start with *facepalm*

I was the one out of my group who was bringing the software, and the one thing I forget is the Win7 disk. My buddy's getting a windows error on boot & we can't progress much further without running a repair. Is there a kind soul already in seattle who wouldn't mind letting us borrow the disc for an hour or two to run a system repair?

There will be eternal gratitude, and we'll buy you food at some point, too.

I have a universal win7 disk that I can give you. either that or bring me a blank DVD and I can burn one for you

(assuming you have your own legit key, but you can use win7 for 30days without one)

AtomicGaryBusey wrote: »

Bah! Just tried picking up my BYOC badge at the Sheraton but the BYOC guys aren't there yet. Don't show up before noon. They won't be there till then.

Yeah... minor snafu with setup. We are here now.

Rayman · September 2010

BYOC badge acquired!!! Cannot wait.

Ktulu · September 2010

I have my bar code, but you can pick up badges today as well? How late is that happening?

trickycoolj · September 2010

Ktulu wrote: »

I have my bar code, but you can pick up badges today as well? How late is that happening?

Just picked mine up, it's deliciously orange. Make sure you have ID on you in addition to your bar code.

alegria · September 2010

trickycoolj wrote: »

Ktulu wrote: »

I have my bar code, but you can pick up badges today as well? How late is that happening?

Just picked mine up, it's deliciously orange. Make sure you have ID on you in addition to your bar code.

And if you're doing the button exchange, BigRed does in fact have his 6" buttons available for trade.

I got one.

disposablecomp · September 2010

I know it said no surge protectors, but I thought I remember reading some where that we could bring a small power strip if we had plugs that had space constraints. I only need one for my laptop, but then also wanted the option to swap my camera battery charger or ds charger when they needed charging.

Can anyone confirm either way. Thanks

MaxNV · September 2010

O.K. So now that I'm in Seattle with badge in hand, what are we supposed to do tomorrow morning. Like what time should we show up for setup tomorrow morning? And where should we go at that time.

TYIA

cely · September 2010

One of the folks at the badge pickup desk said the BYOC line starts at 7am. The doors to BYOC open at 8am.

BigRed · September 2010

cely wrote: »

One of the folks at the badge pickup desk said the BYOC line starts at 7am. The doors to BYOC open at 8am.

Correct.

If you feel compelled to show up earlier, hang out at the table area near the top of the escalator.

imp22b · September 2010

BigRed wrote: »

cely wrote: »

One of the folks at the badge pickup desk said the BYOC line starts at 7am. The doors to BYOC open at 8am.

Correct.

If you feel compelled to show up earlier, hang out at the table area near the top of the escalator.

Is that in the Sheraton or the Convention Center?

Singollo · September 2010

imp22b wrote: »

BigRed wrote: »

cely wrote: »

One of the folks at the badge pickup desk said the BYOC line starts at 7am. The doors to BYOC open at 8am.

Correct.

If you feel compelled to show up earlier, hang out at the table area near the top of the escalator.

Is that in the Sheraton or the Convention Center?

convention center

murte · September 2010

I totally spaced going down to get the badge today

What time can I get byoc badge friday morning?

7 badge pickup
730 stand in line
8 get in queue room

jaberwockynmt · September 2010

Hal15900 wrote: »

So, I want to get setup in BYOC, but I also want to get a seat for the keynote.
Will it be better to setup in BYOC and then run over to the keynote or go to the keynote first and take my machine to BYOC later?

Any suggestions, aside from "thinking with portals?"

You can get into BYOC at 7 and the Keynote line starts at 8 at Benaroya. If you check in to BYOC at 7 and just drop your stuff at your desk without setting it up, you can probably get to Benaroya early enough to get in line to see the keynote. If you really don't need to get your stuff into BYOC quickly and really want to see the Kenote &c, you should probably just go to Benaroya at 8 and check in to BYOC later.

savagehart · September 2010

OK, I'm here, got my BYOC badge, (after standing in 3 different lines, but after a 7 hr trip that should have been 5.5 hrs, I'm not complaining), met BigRed, and had food and beer. I'm good to go. I'll show up @ BYOC room sometime before 10. maybe. Depends on when I wake up!..j/k I'm so pumped I might not sleep

KittenPuncher · September 2010

So i don't think anybody has asked this yet. Its our first PAX and we were wondering whats the best place to unload the computers and if you guys have carts for us to use. Thanks in advance

remorseless · September 2010

also wanted to know if we can pick them up friday morning

imp22b · September 2010

Sitting in BYOC, Woot for PAX

Wingedillidan · September 2010

BYOC! Woooooo, let the good times ROL--PWN!

Cronus · September 2010

Wingedillidan wrote: »

BYOC! Woooooo, let the good times ROL--PWN!

I second this statement

Indraco · September 2010

So what's the BYOC tear down timeline/protocol tomorrow? Or, put another way: When do we have to get our stuff out of there?

Cronus · September 2010

Indraco wrote: »

So what's the BYOC tear down timeline/protocol tomorrow? Or, put another way: When do we have to get our stuff out of there?

6:30

Binny · September 2010

Thanks for an awesome BYOC!

trickycoolj · September 2010

Had a blast in my first BYOC! Even though I can really only describe my PC gaming skills as dabbling until recently, I was thrilled that my new build stood up to the task! Loved all the random contests too. ...even if certain judges aren't fans of rainbows.

Can't imagine doing PAX again without BYOC!

Will we have access again to any of the pics from the BYOC Intarwebz?

Penny Arcade

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