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09-19-2006, 05:49 AM
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stress testing?
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im wondering if there's a program that can be used to stress test a PC 
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09-19-2006, 06:11 AM
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There are various different programs...it depends on what components you are planning on testing!
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09-19-2006, 06:13 AM
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are they called benchmark programmes?
so normally wat do pple test for? |
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09-19-2006, 06:21 AM
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You can benchmark components inside you computer / you entire computer. This basically tests how fast your computer can carry out certain operations. Some popular peices of software are PCMark and 3DMark which will give you a score which you can compare with other machines to see how well yours is performing.
Other tests for example include: Testing the stability of a PSU. Testing the Stability of you RAM. Tom |
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09-19-2006, 07:20 AM
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oh i see..
so wat's the programme that is used to test PSU? does it test to see if the PSU is faulty or anything? |
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09-19-2006, 08:17 AM
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i know the oldschool method to test a psu is to use a voltmeter, i do not know the application to run on a computer though. Both would check if the psu is giving out the correct wattage and at a steady stream without irregular jumps in the voltages.
memtest checks ram-to-processor speed, and 3dmark checks primarily your graphics card/onboard graphics but the processor and ram (and motherboard a little) influence 3dmark quite a bit. |
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09-19-2006, 10:57 AM
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DarkPacMan77 - from what I understand there is software that will monitor the output of a PSU just as a voltmeter would. However, I think the general concensus is that voltmeters give more dependable results whereas software is not always spot on with its results.
human1987 - By testing the PSU you can check that it's outputting the correct amount of power. The PSU might not appear to be faulty, but could possibly be giving out power that fluctuates and could be slowly doing damage to other components in the system (dirty power). |
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09-19-2006, 12:35 PM
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I wouldn't trust any software to monitor a PSU. It depends on sensors which are prone to inaccuracy. It's much like when I adjust voltage to my CPU when overclocking....I trust what the BIOS says, not what the software says. I am currently running 1.45 volts, as inputted into the BIOS. All programs I have run, including PCProbe, Motherboard Monitor and Everest only show 1.37-1.41. Don't trust them.
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09-19-2006, 12:56 PM
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See!
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09-19-2006, 11:32 PM
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oh.. but u mentioned "Testing the stability of a PSU"
how would one do that? with a software.. |
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09-19-2006, 11:46 PM
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You cant really test its stability. You can test it to make sure its outputting the correct amount of voltage...but there is to "true" test for a psu exept just running your system at max. With a quality psu theres really nothing to be worried about, what are your specs?
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09-20-2006, 02:32 AM
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Are there large fluctuation in the rail outputs? Does the PC simply power down due to stress on the PSU? Tom |
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09-20-2006, 08:16 AM
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i never said that it would be better to check with software, obviously the only way i've considered to do so would be with a voltmeter, but currently, there is no problem with any psu i have so i've never run into such a problem.
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09-20-2006, 11:42 AM
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If you are running a factory built PC that has had no hardware changed or added then there is most certainly no reason to test the PSU, it will have been selected to be compatible with the hardware in the system anyway 
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09-21-2006, 10:48 AM
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The only real way to test PSU stability is with lab test equipment.
http://www.extremeoverclocking.com/a...Testing_1.html |
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