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#1 ·
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
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#3 ·
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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
 
#5 ·
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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!
 
#7 ·
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.
 
#9 ·
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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)
 
#12 ·
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that Prime95 for 64-bit versions is still called Prime95, not Prime64. Anyone wanna raise the flag on that or am I right?

EDIT: Oh, and add Rivatuner on there. And if I were you, I would completely remove the nVidia System Tools. Pretty much everyone here will tell you it's useless and don't use it.

Maybe you could add a Benchmarking Tools, since those are really different from Stability Testing. 3D Mark would belong in there, but it might be best to include all the popular versions: 03, 05, 06, & Vantage.

As for Monitoring Software, RealTemp and Speedfan would be good to add, some people use them. I personally don't care for them, but some do. I prefer to use Hardware Monitor, you should definitely add that one.

GPU-Z we all use for Video Card validation.

That's about all I can think of for right now. Have fun with that, lol.

Also, something else to consider adding in the future would be some brief explanations for everything. It would be a very resourceful guide if you not only provided the list of whats used and the links, but also gave the why's behind them. Tell people when to use CoreTemp over RealTemp (45nm vs 65nm chips), why some people prefer Speedfan over HWMonitor, what the differences are between the different stress tests, etc .

That should keep you busy for quite some time looking all that up, lol. You're a bigger man than me, I know I wouldn't be so inclined. I can't ever focus for that long.
 
#13 ·
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Originally Posted by hiiyah777 View Post
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that Prime95 for 64-bit versions is still called Prime95, not Prime64. Anyone wanna raise the flag on that or am I right?
Hiiyah, your correct. It is still called Prime95...just written to run on a 64-bit OS. There is a 32-bit and 64-bit version available.

Good luck
 
#14 ·
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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.
wrong, you don't need an evga card to use it. you need to register for free with evga on their website, then you can download it. for free
 
#20 ·
3dMark 03, 05, & 06 are all free for their basic editions, and good for more than one-time use. Definitely worth adding.

You also might want to do some research and specify what temperature monitoring software is best for dual vs. quad and 65nm vs. 45nm. There really are some key differences that people should be aware of before deciding on one or the other. There are plenty of threads around here where people point that out. Perhaps someone that really knows the answer could post directly on this thread and specify.

Good luck!
 
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