Recommend good burn in program for new build

[tydas]

Hi, wonder if anyone can recommend a good burn in program for a new c2d build. I see passmark out there but wondering if there are other options, even if its a several programs.

 

[Tarrant64]

I think with Vista people are still using the same utilities they did for Windows XP. I don't know if much has changed OS wise int he burn-in process.

 

[tydas]

but what program would that be? have not built a new computer in over 4 years.

 

[Tarrant64]

Take a journey over to the CPU threads.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=28&threadid=1901991&enterthread=y

 

[hondaf17]

What is a "burn in program"?

 

[MichaelD]

If you're just looking to burn-in/test the CPU, Intel TAT is hard to beat. I've never seen any other benchmark program put a heat load on a CPU like TAT does. Not even Prime95.

If you're looking to test the whole system, PCMark2005 is an excellent program. It will benchmark and stress your hard drive, CPU, memory and videocard.

 

[Rubycon]

TAT is not recommended for long use as it can damage the cpu. It does not check for errors - it's essentially blowtorching the cpu and (especially with overclocked and overvolted systems) you're relying on the motherboard safeguards (if any exist hehe) to shut the system down when pushed too far.

The Prime95 SMP version using small FFT will produce more heat than any real world app and does error checking.

You may want to check out a new program called OCCT. It will test most systems in 30 minutes.

OCCT

Also there's this thread:

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[Tarrant64]

That thread is already linked above.

 

[Boyo]

Try Orthos. That should really let you burn in your dual core.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn
TAT is not recommended for long use as it can damage the cpu. It does not check for errors - it's essentially blowtorching the cpu and (especially with overclocked and overvolted systems) you're relying on the motherboard safeguards (if any exist hehe) to shut the system down when pushed too far.

The Prime95 SMP version using small FFT will produce more heat than any real world app and does error checking.

You may want to check out a new program called OCCT. It will test most systems in 30 minutes.

OCCT

Also there's this thread:

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:Q I honestly didn't know any of that, MS Dawn. I learned something today. I thought it was a "Prime95/Orthos type program" Thanks for saving the OP from potentially frying his CPU and educating ME in the process.

I WAS right about one thing though; "I've never seen any other benchmark program put a heat load on a CPU like TAT does."

When I first OC'ed my current PC, I used TAT for almost 36 hours straight, just to get the AS5 to set up well. I guess I'm lucky I didn't break anything!

Cheers. :beer:

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
I honestly didn't know any of that, MS Dawn. I learned something today. I thought it was a "Prime95/Orthos type program" Thanks for saving the OP from potentially frying his CPU and educating ME in the process.

I WAS right about one thing though; "I've never seen any other benchmark program put a heat load on a CPU like TAT does."

Cheers. :beer:

Yeah it's essentially a leaked program for mobile computing manufacturers. These platforms have the most challenging cooling designs.

It's a good program to see if your thermal system will go past its limits in the absolute worst case scenario.

Quad core isn't supported and the scary thing is the temps (on the qx6700 cpu) are quite high with just TWO of the FOUR cores getting the iron. :shocked:

But yeah if you have a warped IHS or bad TIM install you will see it with TAT. And TAT's a fact. :laugh:

 

[MichaelD]

OCCT is pretty nifty...I'm running the 30 min test right now. Is it based on P95 or other existing tool, or did the guy write it himself? Interface is different...nice.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
OCCT is pretty nifty...I'm running the 30 min test right now. Is it based on P95 or other existing tool, or did the guy write it himself? Interface is different...nice.

That I don't know. It does seem to hog down the system when it's running though.

 

[nova2]

so theres a prime95 ver that tests multi-core / multi-CPU systems?

so I'm guessing its the same version that requires you run multiple instances of prime95 and then set the affinity?

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: nova2
so theres a prime95 ver that tests multi-core / multi-CPU systems?

so I'm guessing its the same version that requires you run multiple instances of prime95 and then set the affinity?

Version 25.1 does not require this. Run it once and it will execute the number of jobs required for each core automatically.

 

[nova2]

edit: nevermind i guess its because its "pre pre pre beta" code. that was cute.

i can find it via google
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=prime95+25.1&btnG=Search
, but http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm
does not have that newer version.

anyone know why?

 

[Rubycon]

It's probably a beta.

 

[nova2]

eh, for what its worth:

25.1 source code
http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:78b...r/001272.html&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

 

[xtknight]

You can use any program to test dual-cores by simply starting n instances of the program, where n is number of cores you have. Nine times out of ten, you won't have to manually change the affinity of the second program to match the second core. The OS would have no influence on how to burn-in your system.

 

[imported_Nacelle]

I just run 3dmark in a loop for a few hours. If you have folding at home running, it will use what ever cpu power that is left.

 

[xtknight]

Using Folding to test an OC probably isn't the best idea. What if it sends the project corrupted data? Try 3DMark with CPU Burn In (affinity: core 2).

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: xtknight
Using Folding to test an OC probably isn't the best idea. What if it sends the project corrupted data? Try 3DMark with CPU Burn In (affinity: core 2).

IIRC, F@H has measures for this (also prevents cheating on credits as well)

 

[Rubycon]

3DMark hardly stresses the CPU. The CPU test in 06 will use all cores but it's brief.

Prime95 small test is probably the best heat generator that tests for errors at the same time.

The outlet my PC is plugged into is monitored by a power quality analyzer. I should do a few traces while these programs are running just to see what combination makes it draw the most power. Hopefully nothing will blow up. :Q

 

[Assimilator1]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn

Originally posted by: MichaelD
I honestly didn't know any of that, MS Dawn. I learned something today. I thought it was a "Prime95/Orthos type program" Thanks for saving the OP from potentially frying his CPU and educating ME in the process.

I WAS right about one thing though; "I've never seen any other benchmark program put a heat load on a CPU like TAT does."

Cheers. :beer:

Yeah it's essentially a leaked program for mobile computing manufacturers. These platforms have the most challenging cooling designs.

It's a good program to see if your thermal system will go past its limits in the absolute worst case scenario.

Quad core isn't supported and the scary thing is the temps (on the qx6700 cpu) are quite high with just TWO of the FOUR cores getting the iron. :shocked:

But yeah if you have a warped IHS or bad TIM install you will see it with TAT. And TAT's a fact. :laugh:

lol ,but in otherwords it won't cause any damage to the CPU as long as the cooling is decent & the vcore isn't too high.
Besides which you could just monitor the temps whilst its running for the 1st 1/2hr or so.

Good to hear that P95 does multi cores now as that's my favourite testing program

 

[Rubycon]

Yes if the temps stay reasonable there is probably no real concern BUT!

Yeah there's that BUT again.

The test will stress the VRM's and put the motherboard components at very high stress. NEVER leave TAT running in full load mode on a system unattended. It's like leaving a pot roast in the oven and going on a trip. :Q