G.Skill DDR5 Memory Hits DDR5-12824 at Computex 2026 OC World Cup

French overclocker bl4ckdot won the 10th OC World Cup at Computex 2026. The event featured nine competitors racing for a $10,000 prize. G.Skill provided all memory modules used during the competition.

French overclocker bl4ckdot secures championship with verified record speed using liquid nitrogen cooling

bl4ckdot achieved a CPU-Z certified DDR5-12824 frequency using liquid nitrogen cooling. He ran his system on an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor paired with an ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard. The event also showcased systems built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processors.

• Memory Speed: DDR5-12824
• Memory Capacity: 24GB
• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

All competitors used G.Skill 24GB DDR5 memory modules for their runs. The company confirmed that every participant had to use these specific 24GB DDR5 kits during the contest. The configuration enabled a direct comparison of overclocking potential across various Intel Core Ultra processor setups.

The winning configuration reached a verified speed of DDR5-12824 on the CPU-Z benchmark tool. G.Skill International reported the result as part of their official competition coverage. The competition demonstrated the high-frequency capabilities of G.Skill 24GB DDR5 memory modules under liquid nitrogen cooling conditions.

G.Skill awarded $10,000 USD to bl4ckdot for securing first place in the tournament. The winner received a $10,000 USD championship award for their achievement at Computex 2026. No other pricing or availability details were provided for the memory modules used in this competition.

This event marks the tenth annual gathering of elite overclockers organized by G.Skill at Computex. This marks the tenth iteration of the OC World Cup, continuing a tradition of competitive overclocking events. The competition showcased the peak performance achievable with modern DDR5 technology on Intel Z890 motherboards.

bl4ckdot secured victory with a CPU-Z certified DDR5-12824 frequency using liquid nitrogen cooling. He competed against eight other overclockers using G.Skill 24GB DDR5 modules on Intel Z890 motherboards. The winner received $10,000 USD as confirmed by G.Skill International.