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crashovride02 · 02-17-08

Why can't I run Prime95? It stops within about 5-10 seconds with an error. My OC seems to be fine because ALL other benches I use and games I play all work fine. I NEVER get system freezes or anything. Has anyone else ever had this problem?

boonie2 · 02-17-08

cant figure out what the problem is adding a link for cpu validation or a screen shot the best i could do was post it in my PROFILE PICTURE......

is that enough? please , please lol

txtmstrjoe · 02-17-08

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Originally Posted by crashovride02

Why can't I run Prime95? It stops within about 5-10 seconds with an error. My OC seems to be fine because ALL other benches I use and games I play all work fine. I NEVER get system freezes or anything. Has anyone else ever had this problem?

crash, have you tried other stress testing applications like Orthos or OCCT? I hesitate to offer you the nastiest, most severe stress test that I know about, S&M v.1.90 (scroll down the page until you see it), which is known to BREAK weak parts.

I would try Orthos as a substitute to Prime95. However, if your rig still fails the stress test that quickly, then something is clearly amiss.

Let us know how it goes for you!

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Originally Posted by boonie2

cant figure out what the problem is adding a link for cpu validation or a screen shot the best i could do was post it in my profile picture......

is that enough? please , please lol

boonie2, you're in.

I just saw your profile picture. Welcome!

boonie2 · 02-17-08

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Originally Posted by txtmstrjoe

crash, have you tried other stress testing applications like Orthos or OCCT? I hesitate to offer you the nastiest, most severe stress test that I know about, S&M v.1.90 (scroll down the page until you see it), which is known to BREAK weak parts.

I would try Orthos as a substitute to Prime95. However, if your rig still fails the stress test that quickly, then something is clearly amiss.

Let us know how it goes for you!

boonie2, you're in.

I just saw your profile picture. Welcome!

Poser · 02-17-08

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Originally Posted by crashovride02

Why can't I run Prime95? It stops within about 5-10 seconds with an error. My OC seems to be fine because ALL other benches I use and games I play all work fine. I NEVER get system freezes or anything. Has anyone else ever had this problem?

It is very important bare in mind, that most synthetic benches, gaming benches and gaming software itself... will not push a system to its absolute limit. However, scientific benches or distributed computing benches, where there is no level of "acceptable" error will detect event the slightest level of instability.

txtmstrjoe · 02-17-08

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Originally Posted by Poser

It is very important bare in mind, that most synthetic benches, gaming benches and gaming software itself... will not push a system to its absolute limit. However, scientific benches or distributed computing benches, where there is no level of "acceptable" error will detect event the slightest level of instability.

Brilliant post, Poser.

Poser · 02-17-08

@txtmstrjoe: Talk to me a little bit more about S&M, what makes it more severe than occt or prime. I am always looking for the greatest stress tester.

txtmstrjoe · 02-17-08

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Originally Posted by Poser

@txtmstrjoe: Talk to me a little bit more about S&M, what makes it more severe than occt or prime. I am always looking for the greatest stress tester.

It's a comprehensive batch of tests that puts your entire system -- CPU, RAM, HDD, GPU, even PSU -- through the wringer. S&M v.1.90 will test everything in your CPU, including the integrity of its L1 and L2 caches, the integer calculator, and the Floating Point Unit calculator. The FPU test, in particular, generates the absolute highest temps that I've ever observed in a stress test (for both Intels and AMDs, mind you; it's on a par with Intel's TAT). The difference in peak load temperatures generated is, on average, five degrees Centigrade higher on S&M than on any other stress test I know of. This is one reason why I deem it the ultimate stress test, as well; it will really tell you how good your thermals are.

There's a four-stage RAM test, though I cannot be more precise in the description of the tests. This is one test, though, which exposed a weakness in some parts I used to have. It literally broke a set of Corsair DDR500s I used to have; on the other hand, this same RAM kit never was able to run at advertised specs fresh from the box, so it had definite weaknesses and defects from the factory. S&M just pushed it over the edge.

The program tests your PSU, as well, by incorporating a GPU load test. I've never ever failed this test, so I cannot describe what would constitute a failure trigger. I suspect, though, that it will detect a severe load voltage drop and therefore indicate a test failure.

There is also a HDD test with three stages: "Interface;" "Surface;" and "Positioner."

Clearly, a comprehensive testing suite.

I've attached some screen shots, too, so you can have a look at it. The CPU test screens were taken a little over a month ago, but the RAM and HDD test screens were taken just now (which would explain the different desktop). These were done on my gaming rig, FYI.

Hope this helps!

Poser · 02-17-08

that looks comprehensive to say the least... almost a compact sandra.

thank you sir

edit: v 1.91 is now available

BeOtCh · 02-17-08

here is mine @ stock ofcourse http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=315444

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