How do I burn in my new computer

Sean · TweakNOOB Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 13

I just built my first computer last night and its running fine from what I can tell but I'm not sure how to burn in the computer to see if there are any problems.

I'm guessing there is a program that I can run to do this for me but I have no idea which one to use or were to get the download. My operating system is windows xp home edition.

Thank you for any advise.

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Ham_fisT · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:44 pm Post subject:

google search for prime95

install it select the "Just Stress Testing" option. run this for as long as you can stand to, at least 12 hours

If you have a Hyper-Threading P4, you should run two instances of this by installing a second one as prime95b or something like that. this will run an HT CPU at 100%

Keep an eye on CPU temp for the first hour or so to make sure everything is runnin' ok
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Sean · TweakNOOB Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 13

Sounds great Thank You!

BW · Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 7:58 pm Post subject:

Ontrack fix it utiliteies. Test all hardware and use the stress test. Stress test takes up to 24 hours though!
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Zero_Fresh · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 3:04 pm Post subject:

BW · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 4:08 pm Post subject:

Ontrack is the company that makes System Suite....very good software! You should try it.
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JayDubya · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 4:33 pm Post subject:

Its always nice to try something new, but prime95 is tried and tested.

We should give Ontrack a shot.
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Xal · Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:55 am Post subject:

Ontrack is quite good, I used to use it to burn in the PCs I used to sell but then I discovered prime95......
Prime95 is much better IMO.
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DinkyDogg_ · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:23 pm Post subject:

I'm not familiar with the practice of burning computers. What's it for? Should I have done it?

JayDubya · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 2:15 am Post subject:

Some people believe that burning in a processor or a whole computer at stock speeds will yeild better overclocking results. I'm not sold on this, but i do like to run prime95 on a new build to check for stability.
These programs are usually used to test stability and make sure none of the components are faulty.
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2old2care · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:24 am Post subject:

I agree JW...most ppl will find out soon enough if thier new compy is working okay or not. Running full load is not really neccesary for most. A few games in the first few days will usually tell. And... if you are looking for pre-mature failure in parts...other programs will test (torture) other components more thoroughly than prime 95, which is cpu intensive.
Is the Ontrack software (they've been around for years) free? That is a real difference to many ppl here.
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