IntelBurnTest v1.9 Further Improves PC Stability Testing
@ 2009/03/10Linpack by Intel(R) is an extremely stressful program that will
put even the most powerful 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.
put even the most powerful 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.
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.
If the CPU cooler can't handle IntelBurn then it is already likely getting too hot during full program loads. Stock Intel coolers can handle IntelBurn just fine.
For ya statement on the stock coolers, I run all my CPU's overclocked, and never ever use a stock cooler. If you test a stock clocked and boxed cooled CPU itshould pass any test program as the CPU usually runs at a voltage higher than required.
Another issue I have is that many many 45nm CPu's have borked, stuck temp sensors so many users have absolutely no idea how hot the CPU really is. You can say it starts to throttle, is that a good thing ? if you push hardware beyond it's limit and it has to throtlle and is possible lower Vcore. Still isn't a stable then to me as the cooler is inadequate, yet IBT might have completed the tests succesfully.