Overclocking Software & Tools - Overclock.net

SentrySkills · 08-31-08

Well when it comes down to software we use to test, monitor, stress and validate our over clocked computers, what do people use, and why? How do I know if I am using the best software for my needs? Well I am hoping this forum post will just do that. By getting your comments/suggestions to expand this software list for others.

All THESE TOOLS YOU DOWNLOAD AND USE ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Validation Software

Download: CPU-Z 1.47
Website: http://www.cpuid.com/

Download: GPU-Z v0.2.7
Website: http://www.techpowerup.com/

Benchmarking Tools

Download: 3DMark Vantage (Build 1.0.1)
Website: http://www.futuremark.com/

Download: 3DMark®06 (Build 1.1.0)
Website: http://www.futuremark.com/

Download: 3DMark®05 (Build 1.3.0)
Website: http://www.futuremark.com/

Download: 3DMark®03 (Build 3.6.0)
Website: http://www.futuremark.com/

Download: PCMark®05 (Build 1.2.0)
Website: http://www.futuremark.com/

Download: FurMark v1.4.0
Website: http://www.ozone3d.net/

Monitoring Software

Download: Core Temp 0.99.3
Website: http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/

Download: Real Temp 2.70
Website: http://www.techpowerup.com/

Download: SpeedFan 4.35
Website: http://www.almico.com/

Download: HWMonitor 1.11 (32-bit)
Download: HWMonitor 1.11 (64-bit)
Website: http://www.cpuid.com/

Download: HWMonitor Pro 1.02 (32-bit)
Download: HWMonitor Pro 1.02 (64-bit)
Website: http://www.cpuid.com/

Stability Testing

Download: OCCT Perestroïka 2.0.0a
Website: http://www.ocbase.com/

Download: SP2004 Orthos
Website: http://sp2004.fre3.com/

Download: SuperPI - 1.1e
Website: http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/

Prime95
Download: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP: Prime95 24.14
Download: Windows 64-bit: Prime95 24.14
Website: http://www.mersenne.org/

Download: S&M 1.9.1
Website: http://www.benchmarkhq.ru/

Tweaking, (GPUs, MB)

Download: NVIDIA System Tools 6.02
Website: http://www.nvidia.com/

Download: ATI Tray Tools 1.3.6.1042
Website: http://www.radeon.ru/

Download: EVGA Precision 1.3.2
Website: http://www.evga.com/

Download: RivaTuner v2.11
Website: http://www.softpedia.com/

Download: SetFSB Version 2.1.74.0
Website: http://www13.plala.or.jp/setfsb/

Download: AMD GPU Clock Tool v0.9.8
Website: http://www.techpowerup.com/

Thanks ALL
Please Post if you find a broken link. Thanks

topdog · 08-31-08

Have a look here
http://www.overclock.net/benchmarkin...ing-tools.html

**thlnk3r** · 08-31-08

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Originally Posted by SentrySkills

Well when it comes down to software we use to test, monitor, stress and validate our over clocked computers, what do people use, and why? How do I know if I am using the best software for my needs?

Sentryskills, I normally run OCCT when testing my overclocks. The default 1 hour test is convenient and from what I hear the 1 hour test is equivalent to a 24 hour test in Prime 95. OCCT can also be set to "infinite" meaning there is no set run time. Orthos is another excellent stability tester. For validation I run CPU-Z of course.

S&M is another good tool but it's really hard to pass those tests. In my opinion no system is 100% stable but at least some of these apps give us satisfaction when they do pass

Hope this helps

SentrySkills · 08-31-08

Thanks for the info!, I have just downloaded S&M, I have never used it, going to give it a run.

**thlnk3r** · 08-31-08

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Originally Posted by SentrySkills

Thanks for the info!, I have just downloaded S&M, I have never used it, going to give it a run.

Sentryskills, just FYI...keep a close eye on your full load temps. That application really stresses your machine. Txtmstrjoe (on this forum) lost a set of memory to that application

Good luck buddy!

SentrySkills · 08-31-08

Well i ran the CPU tests, didnt go over 49c, so I am happy with that

, have about 440 CFM going thru my case, with a nice 27c room temp I am "cool"

Air Monster!

hiiyah777 · 08-31-08

A word of advice: you should provide links to the most current downloads for those programs, like this:

Validation Software
CPU-Z
CoreTemp

Stable Testing
Prime95

OR, it might be better if you could lay it out something like this:

Validation Software
CPU-Z
Most Current Version: 1.47

CoreTemp
Most Current Version: 0.99.3

Stable Testing
Prime95: About, Guide
Most Current Version: 25.6 32-Bit, 25.6 64-Bit

Something like that would make this guide A LOT more useful. I know it's still a work in progress, but it would really be beneficial in that form. Time-consuming, though. Maybe I'm just slow, but that took me about 20-30 minutes. And as often as things get updated, you'd have to upkeep the thread. Good initiative, though. Just be prepared for the necessary work that would be involved.

SentrySkills · 08-31-08

Great advice!, Will do, on that half. google.com works for most...

hiiyah777 · 08-31-08

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Originally Posted by SentrySkills

Great advice!, Will do, on that half. google.com works for most...

Yep, that's exactly where those links were found, lol. It just takes a few minutes to track down the most current versions and the best download locations as well as good, informative "about" pages.

EDIT: Rep+ for taking the initiative to start a [hopefully] good thread. If you play your cards right with this thing and keep it updated frequently enough, it could very well become sticky material. (AKA: Goo)