what do you use to 'test' a new build?

Magic_x_uk · 2 Feb 2012 at 11:54

Hi, just wondered what you guys do when you build a new computer system (windows) to check everything is working ok, stability etc.

Just curious if you do use anything.

Crowort · 2 Feb 2012 at 12:01

Only thing I really do is run prime95 (I'm sure there are better stress test now) and watch a temp monitor to check my CPU doesn't get super hot. I'll only run other things if there is a problem.

Nymins · 2 Feb 2012 at 12:02

Device Manager.

If there's any yellow flags, then I try to fix them. If not, then alls well!

But seriously, I do do the above. If there is a BSOD, then I reduce overclocks (if there are any) and work my way up again.

exia · 2 Feb 2012 at 12:03

Memtest
Prime95
HW monitor
Heaven 2.0

The usual ones, but generally aslong as there's no explosion when I press the ON button, or any smoke - then I'm happy.

gillywibble · 2 Feb 2012 at 12:46

BurnInTest or Prime95, occasionally. If everything works, why bother? There should only be a need to stress test when overclocking.

davethe11 · 2 Feb 2012 at 13:06

I don't ever test a new build, if there is a hardware problem I usually know about it pretty quick. Like gillywibble, only when overclocking.

Cosimo · 2 Feb 2012 at 13:27

Just device manager for exceptions and a check on system temperatures. I reserve all the stress testing for overclocking.

Stoner81 · 2 Feb 2012 at 14:46

For me as long as everything is showing as installed in device manager then I am happy, I also check CPU temps just to make sure the heatsink and fan is seated fine but other than that nothing else unless overclocking.

Stoner81.

Jay794 · 2 Feb 2012 at 14:56

Nothing if there is no blue screen, no exclamation marks in DM, and the temps are low then it works IMO lol

Crowort · 2 Feb 2012 at 14:59

gillywibble said:
BurnInTest or Prime95, occasionally. If everything works, why bother? There should only be a need to stress test when overclocking.

Even when not overclocking I like to stress test just to make sure the heatsink and fan are more than enough to keep temps fine. More important if ocing of course.

j.col · 2 Feb 2012 at 20:32

i will just do a 10 min run on Intel burn test, just to make sure temps are fine.
and check device manager/event viewer

gillywibble · 2 Feb 2012 at 20:33

Crowort said:
Even when not overclocking I like to stress test just to make sure the heatsink and fan are more than enough to keep temps fine. More important if ocing of course.

Fair enough, but I just set Speedfan to run at start up.

dbmzk1 · 2 Feb 2012 at 21:24

Usually just whatever game I'm playing at the time - if it works, I'm happy!

Seriously though I'll use some kind of burn software, maybe Prime95 to test temps, etc. That's about it though.

Sin_Chase · 3 Feb 2012 at 07:49

Memtest prior to OS install
Install/Update all drivers
IntelBurnTest

Use it.