Computer Stability Testing

FreQi · 2008-03-18, 22:59

This is a little off topic for the MediaPortal forum, but I am still in the process of setting up an HTPC that I seem to be having issues with the hardware. So I thought maybe there is a decent or popular way to test it.

The only software I have used before is Prime95, and that's not only old and a pretty basic test, but it's only using 9% of my Q6600's CPU under it's Stress Test.

So what are all you people using to test or "burn in" your machines?

Spragleknas · 2008-03-18, 23:07

How about CPU Burn-in Homepage ?

FreQi · 2008-03-18, 23:53

That raises an interesting question... how hot is too hot? Speedfan seems to indicate 50 is hot as it shows a flame icon when a sensor shows 50+, but is that really all that hot? My video card shows 57deg (celcius) when sitting idle (it's an ASUS EN8600GT which has no fan, only a big heatsink). When should I get nervous or take some action?

Also, I found and was able to run PCMark05 which looked like it had a nice range of tests, but the results at the end was just a number. No breakdown, nor was there a stress test like CPU Burn-in or Prime95 has.

kingnubian · 2008-03-19, 05:20

Look for "Orthos". It's basically a multi core version of Prime95 which will stress modern processors more completely than Prime95 itself.

Orthos - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net

2008-03-18, 22:59	#1 (permalink)
FreQi Portal Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	Computer Stability Testing This is a little off topic for the MediaPortal forum, but I am still in the process of setting up an HTPC that I seem to be having issues with the hardware. So I thought maybe there is a decent or popular way to test it. The only software I have used before is Prime95, and that's not only old and a pretty basic test, but it's only using 9% of my Q6600's CPU under it's Stress Test. So what are all you people using to test or "burn in" your machines?

2008-03-18, 23:07	#2 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,522 Thanks: 152 Thanked 70 Times in 60 Posts Country: My System	How about CPU Burn-in Homepage ? __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2008-03-18, 23:53	#3 (permalink)
FreQi Portal Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	That raises an interesting question... how hot is too hot? Speedfan seems to indicate 50 is hot as it shows a flame icon when a sensor shows 50+, but is that really all that hot? My video card shows 57deg (celcius) when sitting idle (it's an ASUS EN8600GT which has no fan, only a big heatsink). When should I get nervous or take some action? Also, I found and was able to run PCMark05 which looked like it had a nice range of tests, but the results at the end was just a number. No breakdown, nor was there a stress test like CPU Burn-in or Prime95 has. Last edited by FreQi; 2008-03-19 at 00:20.

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2008-03-19, 05:20	#4 (permalink)
kingnubian Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 66 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	Look for "Orthos". It's basically a multi core version of Prime95 which will stress modern processors more completely than Prime95 itself. Orthos - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net