FutureLooks (Almost) Wins the Race

So, what were the results? In previous years, the winner was able to complete building their PC in about six or seven minutes, but the 2008 race ran into a rather substantial speedbump: Windows Vista. The load time on the new operating system added significant seconds to the final times, but when the dust settled, which name appeared on top of the list?

Stephen Fung of FutureLooks finished building his computer in 10:10, but he was slapped with a 60 second penalty because the power cable to the DVD-ROM drive was not attached. In Stephen’s own words, “The only explanation that I have is that the CPU wind tunnel piece pushed the cable out when I was assembling the door and locking it down.” The penalty bumped Stephen into second place, pushing Will Smith of MaximumPC Magazine into first place with a total time of 10:31.

Will Smith gave his $10,000 grand prize to Child’s Play, an organization that provides sick kids around the world with games and toys. Stephen donated his $2,500 second prize to the BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Rounding out the top three was Charlie Demerjian of The Inquirer. Charlie was a three-time defending champion heading into the 2008 event.Yup, goodbye Charlie. Better luck next year!

In his first event back in 2007, Stephen Fung finished fourth. However, in 2008 he moves up to an official second place. Could 2009 be the year for FutureLooks? I guess we’ll find out at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show and the 2009 Tiger Direct Charity PC Race!

For more pictures from this year’s event, check out our 2008 Tiger Direct Charity PC Race Photo Gallery.

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