HWBOT PCMark7 Benchmark Validation Regulations

Allowed benchmark versions	No version restriction It is highly recommended to use the latest version
Allowed operating systems	All Windows based released before Windows 8 See when Windows 8/10 based operating systems can be used
Default benchmark settings	PCMark Suite test
SystemInfo	SystemInfo can be disabled SystemInfo must be enabled for online validation
Score	The score is the score obtained after running the PCMark suite test
Allowed optimisations	Enabling/Disabling HyperThreading LOD Adjust priority and affinity Specify disk drive for HDD subtests Hardware ramdisk (eg: GIGABYTE i-Ram) Ramcaching
Disallowed tweaks/cheats	Altering benchmark files or the rendering Software ramdisk MFT Software Any software or human interaction altering the perceived speed of the benchmark program, tricking it to believe it ran faster Lucid Virtu MVP
Verification screenshot requirements	CPU-Z CPU tab CPU-Z Memory tab GPU-Z Graphics Card tab With Key: Benchmark window (details and score) Without Key: Benchmark window (view result on PCMark.com) Web browser with link, score and run details visible
Verification link	Verification link required for Global Top 20
Example screenshot	Red: Mandatory Green: Optional
Additional notes	This page contains the benchmark result regulation specifications for PCMark7. The rules as described in our General Rules section are still applicable even if they are not specifically mentioned on this page. It is your responsibility, and the responsibility of your team captain(s) that these rules are followed properly. Your submission may be blocked by HWBOT moderators without notice if your submission is in violation of one of these rules. Multiple infractions may lead to a warning, and eventually an account ban.
Changelog	Sep 13, 2016: link December 24, 2012: Clarify ramcaching allowed May 15, 2008: Initial draw

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