How to: Stress test my graphics card

[Net]

i got a new graphics card from newegg (8600 gt) a little bit ago.

i just got back from vacation and finally get to test it out. i want to make sure everything is good before the return time is over.

what test program can i run to make sure everything is good?

 

[mpilchfamily]

Just download 3D mark and run it. That will stress the card.

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: mpilchfamily
Just download 3D mark and run it. That will stress the card.

I agree.

but.......if you wanna go overboard with it.....

Play Crysis with everything on high. That will tax it out to hell.

:thumbsup:

 

[myocardia]

Nothing will give a video card a "workout" like Furmark.

 

[BlueAcolyte]

Originally posted by: myocardia
Nothing will give a video card a "workout" like Furmark.

Yep, go with donutmark.

 

[Elcs]

Originally posted by: BlueAcolyte

Originally posted by: myocardia
Nothing will give a video card a "workout" like Furmark.

Yep, go with donutmark.

Donutmark...

Now with more hairs to make your GPU sizzle!

Hands down the best GPU stress test Ive seen.