system burn in software + bootable CD

[DJFuji]

1) I know it's been discussed here before, but i can't find any info on it. I want to find a good program out there (preferably shareware/freeware) that i can leave running overnight to perform a system burn in test to ensure my system's stability. Should i use a benchmarking app like 3DMark? What tests should i run?

2) I'd like to compile a bootable CD that has ghost 9 (ntfs support), Memtest86, Maxtor PowerMax HDD tool, burn-in software if it requires dos mode, possibly an NTFS-based DOS utility, and any other common boot disk software. Anyone know how to do this? I'm thinking some sort of dos menu (batch file maybe) that allows you to run the right program. It'd be nice to use a single CD instead of the 10 boot floppies i have laying around.

 

[Brule]

Originally posted by: DJFuji
2) I'd like to compile a bootable CD that has ghost 9 (ntfs support), Memtest86, Maxtor PowerMax HDD tool, burn-in software if it requires dos mode, possibly an NTFS-based DOS utility, and any other common boot disk software. Anyone know how to do this? I'm thinking some sort of dos menu (batch file maybe) that allows you to run the right program. It'd be nice to use a single CD instead of the 10 boot floppies i have laying around.

Have you seen the "Ultimate Boot CD" at http://ubcd.sourceforge.net ? I have had good luck with it. It has memtest, HDD tools, boot disks, and burn-in software.

EDIT: Forgot the best part, it's free! (as in both free source and free beer)

 

[DJFuji]

That's awesome. I'll give it a shot.

Anyone else have any system burn in software recommendations?