Trophies

Reader (1/15) (10 points)

1. Neophyte (20 points)

   Receive 5 Best Answers

2. Adept (50 points)

   Receive 25 Best Answers

3. Acolyte (100 points)

   Receive 50 Best Answers

4. Mentor (200 points)

   Receive 100 Best Answers

5. Professor (300 points)

   Receive 200 Best Answers

6. Tenured (500 points)

   400 Best Answers, you're now a permanent fixture in the Tom's Hardware university!

7. Emeritus (1K points)

   Earn 600 Best Answers

8. Genius (2K points)

   Wow you're smart. Earn 800 Best Answers!

9. Guardian (3K points)

   Receive 1,000 Best Answers

10. Sentinel (4K points)

    Receive 1,200 Best Answers

11. Prodigy (5K points)

    Receive 1,500 Best Answers

12. Paragon (8K points)

    You are regarded as a model of excellence. Receive 2,000 Best Answers.

13. Lore Keeper (10K points)

    You are a keeper of lore, a veritable grab bag of knowledge. Receive 3,000 Best Answers

14. Grandmaster (15K points)

    You are a master of knowledge and the ultimate Tom's Hardware member. Receive 5,000 Best Answers.

Novice (1/15) (10 points)

1. Brass (20 points)

   Post 25 messages.

2. Iron (50 points)

   Post 100 messages.

3. Bronze (100 points)

   Post 250 messages.

4. Steel (200 points)

   Post 500 Messages.

5. Titanium (300 points)

   Post 1,000 messages. Keep it up!

6. Silver (500 points)

   Make 1,500 Posts.

7. Palladium (1K points)

   You're as rare as Palladium! Post 2,500 messages.

8. Gold (2K points)

   You're as good as gold! Post 3,500 messages.

9. Platinum (3K points)

   You're as strong as platinum. Post 5,000 messages.

10. Benefactor (5K points)

    Your efforts have made the Community stronger. Thank you for posting 7,500 messages!

11. Patron (10K points)

    You are a guiding force in the Community. Thanks for your 10,000 messages!

12. Celebrated (10K points)

    Your posts are numerous and celebrated throughout the community. Post 15,000 messages.

13. Fabled (15K points)

    You are a fabled member of the forums with 30,000 messages posted.

14. Legendary (20K points)

    You are a legendary member with so many contributions, your messages are an essential component of the Tom's Hardware Community. Post 50,000 messages.

Initiate (1/5) (500 points)

1. Journeyman (1K points)

   You've been a member for 2 years.

2. Veteran (3K points)

   A veteran of the forums. You've been a member for 3 years.

3. Elder (6K points)

   You've been a member for 5 years. Thanks for all your contributions!

4. Ancient (8K points)

   Your seniority is proof of your authority. You are an Ancient member and been with us for 7 years. Congratulations!

Liked (1/13) (5 points)

1. Admired (25 points)

   Receive 25 Likes.

2. Remarkable (50 points)

   Receive 50 Likes.

3. Respected (100 points)

   Your posts are well respected throughout the Community. Receive 100 Likes.

4. Honored (200 points)

   Receive 200 likes.

5. Famed (500 points)

   The quality of your posts are known throughout Tom's Hardware. Receive 500 Likes.

6. Laudable (1K points)

   Receive 1,000 Likes.

7. Renowned (2K points)

   Your discussions and threads are renowned and loved by all in the tech Community. Receive 1,500 likes.

8. Eminent (2K points)

   You are famous and respected for your technical knowledge. Receive 2,000 Likes.

9. Noble (3K points)

   Your post are of superior quality and exemplify great knowledge. Receive 2,500 Likes.

10. Transcendent (3K points)

    Your writings exceed the range of quality, and liked by all. Receive 3,000 Likes.

11. Benevolent (5K points)

    Your well meaning, helpful posts are well liked by all! Receive 5,000 Likes.

12. Magnanimous (8K points)

    Your posts are a generous and bountiful gift for the Community. Thank you for all of your contributions. Receive 7,500 Likes.

Legacy Grandmaster (10K points)

CPUs Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. CPUs Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in CPUs. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the CPU category.

2. CPUs Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in CPUs, recognizes your mastery of CPU knowledge.

Components Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Components Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in components. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Components category.

2. Components Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Components, recognizes your mastery of Component Knowledge.

Overclocking Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Overclocking Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in overclocking. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Overclocking category.

2. Overclocking Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Overclocking, recognizes your mastery of overclocking knowledge.

Motherboards Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Motherboards Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in motherboards. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Motherboard category.

2. Motherboards Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Motherboards, recognizes your mastery of motherboard knowledge.

Memory Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Memory Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in memory. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Memory category.

2. Memory Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Memory, recognizes your mastery of memory knowledge.

Systems Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Systems Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in systems. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Systems category.

2. Systems Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Systems, recognizes your mastery of PC building knowledge.

Storage Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Storage Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in storage. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Storage category.

2. Storage Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Storage, recognizes your mastery of storage knowledge.

Graphics Card Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Graphics Card Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in graphics cards. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Graphics Card category.

2. Graphics Card Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Graphics Cards, recognizes your mastery of graphics card knowledge.

Displays Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Displays Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in displays. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Displays category.

2. Displays Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Displays, recognizes your mastery of display knowledge.

Windows 10 Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Windows 10 Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in Windows 10 knowledge. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Windows 10 category.

2. Windows 10 Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Windows 10, recognizes your mastery of Windows 10 knowledge.

Windows 11 Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Windows 11 Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in Windows 11 knowledge. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Windows 11 category.

2. Windows 11 Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Windows 11, recognizes your mastery of Windows 11 knowledge.

Open Source Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Open Source Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in open source software. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Open Source category.

2. Open Source Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Open Source, recognizes your mastery of open source knowledge.

Apple Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Apple Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in Apple software. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Apple category.

2. Apple Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Apple, recognizes your mastery of Apple knowledge.

PC Gaming Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. PC Gaming Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in PC Gaming. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the PC Gaming category.

2. PC Gaming Master (100 points)

   100 Best Answers in PC Gaming, recognizes your mastery of PC Gaming knowledge.

App Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. App Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority of apps. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Apps General Discussion category.

2. App Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Apps General Discussion, recognizes your mastery of app knowledge.

Networking Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Networking Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in networking. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Networking category.

2. Networking Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Networking, recognizes your mastery of networking knowledge.

Wireless Networking Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Wireless Networking Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in wireless networking. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the wireless networking category.

2. Wireless Networking Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Wireless Networking, recognizes your mastery of wireless networking knowledge.

Mobile Computing Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Mobile Computing Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in mobile computing. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Mobile Computing category.

2. Mobile Computing Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Mobile Computing, recognizes your mastery of Laptop General Discussion knowledge.

Network Provider Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Network Provider Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in network providers. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Network Providers category.

2. Network Providers Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Network Providers, recognizes your mastery of network provider knowledge.

Laptop Tech Support Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Laptop Tech Support Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in laptop tech support. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Laptop Tech Support category.

2. Laptop Tech Support Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Laptop Tech Support, recognizes your mastery of laptop tech support knowledge.

Computer Peripherals Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Computer Peripherals Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in computer peripherals. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Computer Peripherals category.

2. Computer Peripherals Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Computer Peripherals, recognizes your mastery of computer peripheral knowledge.

Computer Brands Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Computer Brands Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in computer brands. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Computer Brands category.

2. Computer Brands Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Computer Brands, recognizes your mastery of computer brands knowledge.

Security Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Security Authority (50 points)

   You're considered the authority in security. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Security category.

2. Security Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Security, recognizes your mastery of security knowledge.

Cooling Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Cooling Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in cooling. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Cooling category.

2. Cooling Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Cooling, recognizes your mastery of cooling knowledge.

Home Theater Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Home Theater Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority of home theaters. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Home Theater category.

2. Home Theater Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Home Theaters, recognizes your mastery of home theater knowledge.

Digital Camera Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Digital Camera Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in digital cameras. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Digital Camera category.

2. Digital Camera Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Digital Cameras, recognizes your mastery of digital camera knowledge.

Home Audio Expert (1/3) (50 points)

1. Home Audio Authority (100 points)

   You're considered the authority in home audio. Congrats on your 50 Best Answers in the Home Audio category.

2. Home Audio Master (500 points)

   100 Best Answers in Home Audio, recognizes your mastery of home audio knowledge.