How do you stress test your computer hardware - cpu, gpu, RAM?

2016-06-20T23:00:51-04:00

Response by SSgt Mark Lines made Jun 21 at 2016 12:20 AM

2016-06-21T00:20:55-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member For the CPU I have a Blu-Ray that I have ripped to my hard drive. I go into the ISO and encode the main video into 1080p. This will put the CPU at 100%. I will monitor the heat generated to ensure it does not overheat and then check the video output for glitches. I use MemTest86+ for testing my RAM. It will also tell me if there are bad sectors on the RAM. I have never tested my GPU before, but I have heard of people using Furmark.

Response by PO1 James Mason made Jun 21 at 2016 2:40 AM

2016-06-21T02:40:29-04:00

If you are testing stability, then here is a good article on some tools you can use. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2028882/keep-it-stable-stupid-how-to-stress-test-your-pc-hardware.html

If you are simply looking to benchmark, then 3dmark software is pretty good.

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Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2016 6:03 AM

2016-06-21T06:03:23-04:00

Run Metro Last Light with FRAPS turned on.

Response by MSgt Jonathan Stump made Jun 21 at 2016 4:42 PM

2016-06-21T16:42:42-04:00

I have never stress tested anything I have built and I have had no problems except for software issues. Here is the key. Do not buy junk parts and you usually do not have these issues. I also do not overclock. Buy what you need.