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post #1 of 57
8/31/08 at 4:00pm
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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
 Website: http://www.cpuid.com/

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

Benchmarking & Stability Testing Tools

Download: 3DMark Vantage
Website: http://www.futuremark.com/

Download: PCMark Vantage
Website: http://www.futuremark.com/

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

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

Download: SuperPI
 Website: http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/

Download: Prime95
 Website: http://www.mersenne.org/
Download: wPrime
Website: http://www.hwbot.org/

Download: MaxxMem
Website: http://www.maxxpi.net/

Download: CineBench
Website: http://www.maxon.net/

Download: PiFast
Website: http://www.hwbot.org/

Download: SisoftSandra
Website: http://www.guru3d.com/

Download: Super Pi Mod v1.5
Website: http://www.techpowerup.com/

 Download: Aquamark 3
( AM3 Vista/W7 x64 patch )
Website: http://www.guru3d.com/

Download: MemTest
website: http://hcidesign.com/

Download: AMD Overdrive
website: http://www.amd.com/


 Monitoring Software

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

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

Download: PC Wizard
Website: http://www.cpuid.com/

Download: TMonitor
Website: http://www.cpuid.com/

Download: Perf Monitor
Website: http://www.cpuid.com/
Download: DPC Latency Checker
Website: http://www.thesycon.de/
Thanks ALL
Please Post if you find a broken link. Thanks
Please Post any recommendations you may have; though check for them being recommended before using the thread search feature. Thank You
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post #2 of 57
8/31/08 at 4:08pm
Have a look here
http://www.overclock.net/benchmarkin...ing-tools.html
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post #3 of 57
8/31/08 at 4:09pm
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Originally Posted by SentrySkills View Post
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
Edited by thlnk3r - 8/31/08 at 4:13pm
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post #4 of 57
8/31/08 at 4:24pm
Thanks for the info!, I have just downloaded S&M, I have never used it, going to give it a run.
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post #5 of 57
8/31/08 at 4:28pm
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Originally Posted by SentrySkills View Post
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!
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post #6 of 57
8/31/08 at 4:56pm
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!

Edited by SentrySkills - 8/31/08 at 4:59pm
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post #7 of 57
8/31/08 at 5:00pm
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.
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8/31/08 at 5:09pm
Great advice!, Will do, on that half. google.com works for most...
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post #9 of 57
8/31/08 at 5:29pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by SentrySkills View Post
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)
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post #10 of 57
9/2/08 at 2:31pm
EVGA precision is very good, obviously just for EVGA GPUs but it's really very good

down side is you have to register to download it.
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