what is "burning in" and how do you do it?

[slackerinabox]

so I was told that I should burn in my new computer - huh?

 

[AbsolutDealage]

Don't listen to the moron that told you that.

 

[moshquerade]

what a burn out

 

[minendo]

All you need is lighter fluid and strike anywhere matches.

 

[CT2TXtech]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
so I was told that I should burn in my new computer - huh?

Take off the computer case. Put some lighter fluid over the CPU, then lite a match. There you have it. Its real ez

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: AbsolutDealage
Don't listen to the moron that told you that.

Do listen to AbsolutDealage, though.

 

[waylman]

just use it for awhile before attempting any OC'ing....that is all he meant.

 

[Electric Amish]

The theory is generally for overclocked systems. It states that you should run an intensive program to allow the CPU (generally) to become accustomed to the heat of the system. It's also sometimes used to quantify stability.

I don't know if it actually has any proven effects or if it's still needed. It's definitely not needed if you're not overclocking.

 

[VictorLazlo]

Download 3DMark or some other benchmark. Put it into a loop, and leave the computer running overnight.

This is a quick and dirty burn-in to help see if the machine runs stable under a stressful environment.

 

[Amorphus]

This is how you "burn-in" your CPU. It really does make it more stable.

 

[EvilYoda]

Oh...I thought you were talking about speakers. doh.

 

[amcdonald]

There's a difference between 'burning-in' and letting a system run under heavy stress to check its stability...
People who 'burn-in' tend to believe that, by running a system at full load for a few days or so, you can get the computer to overclock better... even though it makes no sense. These people also tend to have quake t-shirts in their regular rotation. They also get mad at wesley crusher.

 

[MillionaireNextDoor]

Try sandra. Burning in is highly unnecessary though.

 

[PanzerIV]

Burn-in works under the premise that any flaws that are inherent in the system will make themselves known after the burn-in period of usually 24 hours or more. It is generally regarded that after that point the system will work as it was designed to do.
As Electric Amish stated some OC'ers feel that when you burn-in your system you give the thermal paste (such as Artic Silver) time to "settle in" and give you the optimum OC'ing experience that you will get with whatever OC'ing method you are employing such as increasing voltage, etc.
Also, for stability testing of an OC'd system Prime95 is hightly thought of to stress test a system and show any weakness it may have but could also be used to do the burn-in as well.

 

[squirrel dog]

Open the sides of the cpu and make a small bed of coals..................... ! just kidding.Keep it running for 2 or 3 days .

 

[Conky]

I like to burn in all my electric appliances. I bought a toaster-oven and, since it couldn't run Prime95, I set it to the max setting and left it running for 3 days straight. Not only did it prove to be 100% stable under heavy load but it also heated my house quite admirably.

:beer:

 

[PanzerIV]

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
I like to burn in all my electric appliances. I bought a toaster-oven and, since it couldn't run Prime95, I set it to the max setting and left it running for 3 days straight. Not only did it prove to be 100% stable under heavy load but it also heated my house quite admirably.

:beer:

LOL.