burn in test for graphics card?

[Glass]

I've just fixed a dodgy system for someone and it all started going wrong when they put a new graphics card in, turns out the psu was only 200watts so i'm guessing the HD got fried because of this. However I need to confirm the graphics card is working 100%

is there a burn in test for graphics cards similar to prime95?

 

[Psycho Sonny]

I've just fixed a dodgy system for someone and it all started going wrong when they put a new graphics card in, turns out the psu was only 200watts so i'm guessing the HD got fried because of this. However I need to confirm the graphics card is working 100%

is there a burn in test for graphics cards similar to prime95?

3dmark , rthdribl and aquamark any of those

 

[philip41]

3dmark , rthdribl and aquamark any of those

Never thought about this before, is it necessary to do this to a new card, what are the benefits.

 

[Cyber-Mav]

ati tool. use it to check for artifacts.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

Never thought about this before, is it necessary to do this to a new card, what are the benefits.

its is completely stupid to burn in a graphics card or cpu in my opinion

 

[NightmareXX]

its is completely stupid to burn in a graphics card or cpu in my opinion

Then your opinion is wrong as every company burns in their component before they leave the factory so there must be some reason why it's done.

 

[semi-pro waster]

rthdribl

rthdribl is awesome for heating up graphics cards but it isn't strictly a testing program, it is basically just unoptimised. You still need to watch the screen physically to see if any artifacts show up but then I suppose that is the case with all the programs (apart from possibly ATItool as I haven't really used it) as far as I am aware.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

Then your opinion is wrong as every company burns in their component before they leave the factory so there must be some reason why it's done.

they are testing it? why would you need to burn it in please tell me if im wrong? go on i dare you

 

[semi-pro waster]

they are testing it? why would you need to burn it in please tell me if im wrong? go on i dare you

You could be setting yourself up for a fall here Problems do not always show up immediately(or at all) under light use because either that part is not tested under light/ordinary use or because the higher temperatures of extended use can cause the issue amongst a few other potential reasons. If you can accelerate the equivalent of several weeks of normal use(beyond which point you might have to rely on manufacturers warranty rather than dealing direct with the shop for a simple refund or replace) into a much shorter period then in some cases it can make sense to do so.

I don't tend to specifically "burn in" components as my PC gets tested pretty quickly anyway through my usage but I can understand why some people do.

 

[RameY]

ATI Tool if you really do need to test it imo.