esa193 Fully Optimized Messages 4,210 Jul 8, 2008 #1 whats a good program that i can throw at my system while watching my temps (temps monitor needed to) first time using stock want to see how it preforms
whats a good program that i can throw at my system while watching my temps (temps monitor needed to) first time using stock want to see how it preforms
D-Lew Fully Optimized Messages 2,793 Jul 8, 2008 #2 If you want something hardcore try Orthos. Prime95 is good too. Of course if you want to test the vid card as well, use 3dmark or by itself use ATItool's artifact scan.
If you want something hardcore try Orthos. Prime95 is good too. Of course if you want to test the vid card as well, use 3dmark or by itself use ATItool's artifact scan.
freestyler105 Golden Master Messages 7,883 Jul 8, 2008 #3 Prime95, use the torture test: http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm Your motherboard should come with temperature monitoring software. If not, use SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
Prime95, use the torture test: http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm Your motherboard should come with temperature monitoring software. If not, use SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
OP OP esa193 Fully Optimized Messages 4,210 Jul 8, 2008 #4 oh forgot about that freestyler and witch one is the 64bit prime
freestyler105 Golden Master Messages 7,883 Jul 8, 2008 #5 Direct link to 64 bit Prime95: http://mersenne.org/gimps/p64v2414.zip Yeah, the tools that come with the mobo are typically more accurate than anything else.
Direct link to 64 bit Prime95: http://mersenne.org/gimps/p64v2414.zip Yeah, the tools that come with the mobo are typically more accurate than anything else.
P PaperPlunger In Runtime Messages 157 Jul 9, 2008 #7 Orthos / Prime95 for stress testing. CoreTemp for temps, as well as Speedfan. If you are using Linux, like me, then get gkrellm and lmsensors.
Orthos / Prime95 for stress testing. CoreTemp for temps, as well as Speedfan. If you are using Linux, like me, then get gkrellm and lmsensors.
worshipme Golden Master Messages 5,603 Jul 9, 2008 #9 There is no better stress test than Folding@Home. You're system can be stable all day running Prime95, yet F@H may crash multiple times. Here's a guide showing you how to set it up: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=558843
There is no better stress test than Folding@Home. You're system can be stable all day running Prime95, yet F@H may crash multiple times. Here's a guide showing you how to set it up: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=558843
R Remeniz Fully Optimized Messages 3,390 Location England Jul 9, 2008 #10 worshipme said: There is no better stress test than Folding@Home. You're system can be stable all day running Prime95, yet F@H may crash multiple times. Here's a guide showing you how to set it up: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=558843 Click to expand... I agree. You cant beat this for a stress test on your set up and F@H now have a client that will heavily stress you GPU too.
worshipme said: There is no better stress test than Folding@Home. You're system can be stable all day running Prime95, yet F@H may crash multiple times. Here's a guide showing you how to set it up: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=558843 Click to expand... I agree. You cant beat this for a stress test on your set up and F@H now have a client that will heavily stress you GPU too.