I bought a new computer from cyberpower pc, specs in my signature.  They recommend doing the following test to make sure everything is OK, I know basics of computers but don't know enough to ensure I wont harm my new computer.  Does anyone have recommendations on the below if these are good test and if I use these what concerns I should look for to not hurt my new system.  Thanks!

 

- Memtest

- Intel Burn In

- Funmark

- Speed Fan to run during all tests to monitor temps

 

Are there any others I should run or differently then listed above?

Since temperatures are the critical factor in computers, new or old, I would also run Core Temp and/or Real Temp both freeware. I am also a fan of  HWiNFO64, also freeware.

 

Other benchmarks/stress tests you could try:-

 

CPU  -  Prime 95 and Aida64

 

GPU - Unigine's Heaven and Valley

 

Best of luck with your new acquisition cropduster.

thanks for the reply, could I damage my computer by running the above programs?

 

 

damage my computer

 

Unlikely, but stress tests are just that, stressful.  If you monitor carefully shouldn't be a problem.  Until you learn to trust your computer I wouldn't be leaving it on for 24 hours during testing or while you're out.

   Memtest (+86) is pretty harmless, and will only test your Ram for errors. Run it for at least 8 hours. If you see any error warnings, it means your ram isn't setup/clocked properly in your BIOS. It is best to run memtest from a USB flash-drive, so that it can do complete test on all of your system ram at the same time. But it isn't mandatory.

   Intel burn test will put an extreme amount of stress on your cpu. It is vital to monitor your cpu temperatures at all times during the running of this test. If your cpu can handle this test without errors, you shouldn't have any troubles with everyday computing/flight simming.

   Fur-Mark is an OpenGL test for your gpu. As long as you monitor your gpu temps, keep them under 75-85 deg. C. you should be OK. 

To test dx10/11 on your gpu, you will have to run Unigine Heaven, or something similar.

     

   Just sit back, relax, grab a cup/glass, of your favourite beverage, and let your pc do its thing.

 

  Craig.

Thanks Craig

 

How do I monitor temperatures during each test, is there a free program that I can install to monitor these.  If these temps get to hot do I just stop the program?

 

Can I run Memtest overnight and not be there to monitor my computer?

 

Can I put all these test on a usb flash, would that be best to run them?

Shouldn't the  computer supplier have checked it?

Shouldn't the  computer supplier have checked it?

Absolutely !Good point.

The OP seems to be putting himself under a lot of unnecessary stress, when he should be enjoying new simming joy.

(As I am on MY new PC )

 

Socks

They do a QC check, I just have only 30 days to return anything if its not right, I am basically taking their word that everything went well.  Just want to make sure I am covered, but your probably right it should be done already.

Hello

Unless you are a master of tech ,the problem with all these diagnostic programs is not just whether there safe to run for extended periods ,but interpreting (the usually beautifully displayed)but incomprehensible (at least to me) results .

I have used many of these in the past and the only one I could understand and make some use of was one that amongst other things showed whether there were problems with something called 'system 'interrups' .There most certainly was (a dying Gcard being responsible) I replaced the card and the system interrupt problem disappeared.

Anyways thirty days is not a long warrenty period.

Was your PC a new model?

 

PS I hope you ARE a master of tech and can make use of those utility's to help you diagnose any possible problems with your new PC.

When you have done that I hope you can enjoy some good simflying.

I know that my new PC (no gaming ,expensive super machine by the way )

has completely transformed my fs9 experience , I used to defend my old XP p4 2.8 setup ... NOT anymore .

 

Cheers Socks.

Yes my PC is new, its from cyberpowerpc.  I have a 3 year warranty but 30 days full refund if there is problems with GPU, RAM and processor that's why there are suggestions to do these test to ensure they will work under pressure.

I would be very careful with the newer versions of Prime 95.  I can't remember the new cpu instruction set's name but the newer Prime 95's supports it and it instantly shot my 4790K to the upper 90's Celsius and I am running a very high end air cooling.  OCCT will do the same thing if that instruction set is turned on.  You can try Asus' ROG RealBench which will give you a more real world stress testing.  It also uses that new instruction set but in a real world vs. synthetic manner and will not cause your temps to skyrocket.

 

Ok, I went and researched what it was before posting this, here's the info........

 

 

 

... Core i 2nd, 3rd and 4th Generation CPU's have AVX (Advanced Vector Extension) instruction sets. Recent versions of Prime95 run AVX code on the Floating Point Unit (FPU) math coprocessor, which produces unrealistically extreme temperatures. The FPU test in the software utility AIDA64 shows the same results.

How do I monitor temperatures during each test, is there a free program that I can install to monitor these. If these temps get to hot do I just stop the program?

  I use CPUID'S Hardware monitor. It is freeware. If your cpu temps begin to run too high, stopping the test will allow your cpu to cool down to normal operating temperatures. As long as your temps remain below 78 deg C, you should be fine.

 

   It is perfectly fine to run Memtest overnight. It only tests your memory for intermittent failures. The kind that give you CTD's without any explanation. More information here...http://www.memtest86.com/ 

 

 Memtest is the only test that takes advantage of running from a USB. Prime95 and Unigine require installing to your HDD/SSD.

  

  @flyinion, Thanx for the heads up on Asus ROG Real Bench. I will have to try that one.

 

   Cheers, Craig

Also, on the "stopping the test" thing.  Depending on the program you're using some of them can be set up to automatically shut down if temps hit a certain threshold.  OCCT is one of those.  I don't thing Prime95 will do that though.  I don't know about AIDA since I'm holding off on it until I'm ready to seriously overclock my system since it's just a 30 day trial unless you buy.

Agree with the comment above about avoiding prime95 with some modern chips due to excessive power draw and heat. I used Aida64 instead.