How do I "Prime" my system..

[mzs_biteme]

Downloaded the newest (I think) Prime95 and I'd like to know whats the correct "O'cers approved" method of running it?
Should I run the "Torture Test" or "PrimeNet", and how long is long-enough? Thnx

Mike

[micamica1217]

Originally posted by mzs_biteme
Downloaded the newest (I think) Prime95 and I'd like to know whats the correct "O'cers approved" method of running it?
Should I run the "Torture Test" or "PrimeNet", and how long is long-enough? Thnx

Mike

run the torture test for at least 4 hours....I let mine run at least 8 hours before I feal it's stable.

mica

[looktall]

run the torture test.

run it for as long as you like, or until it crashes.

[yer_huckleberry]

Just run the torture test.

I usually shut down any back ground running apps first. You will no doubt hear many different opinions about how long 'prime stable' is, anywhere from 8 hours to 24. I use the 24 hour theory just to make extra sure everything's rock stable.

Prime95 is terrific at finding weaknesses in an overclocked system.

Good Luck-

-out.

[mzs_biteme]

Thats what I thought....

Thanks peeps.


Mike

[Crash893]

torture test is good to test for stablity

the primenet downloads a small work unit
they take about a week to finish
the begining of the wu is very ram intensive