What is a "Burn In Test"

[Nodyjoe]

What is a burn in test and is it required for new PC's. How long does it take and how do you do it?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

It's just stressing a PC to 100% to see if everything works. Not necessary for all builds.

 

[i7Baby]

Usually a burn in test is a full load test on your cpu or gpu to tell you whether any overclocking you've done is stable. There's software you can download - Intel or Prime 95 for cpu testing and Kombustor, Unigine and others for gpu testing. You can set how long to run them but usually a few to several hours is enough proof that the settings are stable. If they are stable under such torture tests, then they shouldn't have any problems with even high loads from say video editing or game play.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

A program that simplifies the usage of Intel(R) Linpack. Linpack by Intel(R) is an extremely stressful program that will put even the most pow--erful X86/X64 CPU in the world at its knees. Load temp under Linpack will be up to 22*C higher than the competing software Prime95. This program will
make usage of Linpack easier and more practical.

Benefits of using Linpack:
1. More accurate than Prime95 Small FFTs/Blend (under x64 OS).
2. Takes less time to tell if your CPU/RAM is unstable than Prime95 (usually something like 8 minutes Linpack vs 40 hours under Prime95).
3. Use the same stress-testing engine that Intel uses to test their products before they are packed and put on shelves for sale.

Benefits of using IntelBurnTest:
1. Simplifies usage of Linpack.
2. Real-time output of results to the screen.
3. Simplifies the process of selecting a test size to use.
4. Better appearance.
5. Intuitive interface.
6. Real-time error checking.
7. System status acknowledgement.

Caution: Not for beginning overclockers. This program WILL stress the CPU, Memory, North Bridge, and other system components to their highest extent! Make sure your PC is properly cooled and ventilated!

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