"ZSEM OC CUP" is a recurring, largest-in-Poland competition strictly focused on competitive overclocking. The project was conceived in 2023 with the goal of promoting overclocking as an esport. The event is organized by M4RT1N, Aixen, Tomekmak with the support of Lanim, Majster and zupaPOMIDOROWA. 

Competition Rules:

• For ZSEM Team members only, during the live event.
• Single CPU sockets (unless specifically mentioned).
• Server CPUs are allowed only in consumer desktop configurations.
• Contestants must bring their own hardware, including (but not limited to one) processor, cooling gear, motherboard etc.
• Decisions by the Judges are final and shall not be discussed.
• Only Windows 10 or newer are permitted.
• No Cooling restrictions.
• No Core Disabling allowed to simulate lesser core counts.
• All hardware mods allowed.
• Benchmark results may only be equal to or worse than the specified values.
  
• The use of any custom software (self-written, compiled, or modified) intended for managing power, voltages, component clock speeds, or optimizing system processes is prohibited.
  Only the use of well-established software (such as Zenstates, Intel XTU, Afterburner and so on) and software provided by hardware manufacturers is permitted.

 Verification screenshot contains:

• Mandatory usage of the ZSEM OC CUP III Wallpaper.
• Each screenshot must clearly show the windows taskbar and all windows explicitly required by the benchmark rules.
  
  

 Extra verification:

• All submissions must include a picture of their benching rig