compl3x Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Usually, I just throw a build together and demand my friends pay me in beer. If POST is successful, I install the OS/ update it, install drivers/updates & I don't see smoke billowing from the case I am satisfied. Are there any tests you think someone should do after a build? Conversely, are there any tests you think are pointless and really offer no insight into a systems capabilities or stability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Norris Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I usually do a stress test for a little while.. make sure the RAM is actually good, doesn't overheat under pressure, that sort of thing.. some failures aren't as obvious as blue smoke and won't show up right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Majesticmerc MVC Posted September 25, 2014 MVC Share Posted September 25, 2014 A couple of hours using prime95 is still my go-to stress test. You can certainly find faults in your build with that, and you'll keep your house warm in winter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 prime is such a waste IMO, just play some games, use it and if it doesn't BSOD or lock up it is good to go. x-scratch 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astropheed Veteran Posted September 25, 2014 Veteran Share Posted September 25, 2014 memtest86+ If it turns on, installs an OS, reboots, runs the OS and passes the memtest I conclude it's probably fine. And it usually is. ...Then I kick it, to establish dominance early on. +E.Worm Jimmy, sc302, Bryan R. and 2 others 5 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 ...Then I kick it, to establish dominance early on. I understand this approach also works in child rearing. :rofl: prime is such a waste IMO, just play some games, use it and if it doesn't BSOD or lock up it is good to go. I kind of agree. I don't really understand a lot of these tests. Aren't you essentially subjecting your system to unrealistic stresses that it will never endure for long periods of time simply to see if it can? If you're building a gaming rig, any hardware problems will become apparent pretty quickly. If you are building a rig that is only going to be used for "light duties" (e.g. browsing, email, music, video playback, mobile syncing, etc.) stress testing is pointless. +E.Worm Jimmy and x-scratch 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I like to pour water on the CPU to see how good the water cooling system is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted September 26, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 26, 2014 I like to pour water on the CPU to see how good the water cooling system is. You're joking, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 You're joking, right? Of course he is. Everyone knows you don't pour water over your CPU, you submerge your CPU in water to test it before setting up your water cooling system. +E.Worm Jimmy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted September 26, 2014 Subscriber¹ Share Posted September 26, 2014 Of course he is. Everyone knows you don't pour water over your CPU, you submerge your CPU in water to test it before setting up your water cooling system. You Sir, are correct in your surmise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astropheed Veteran Posted September 26, 2014 Veteran Share Posted September 26, 2014 I like to pour water on the CPU to see how good the water cooling system is. That doesn't even make sense. Isn't that like saying, "I like to poor Gasoline on my Engine to make sure my Gas Tank works"? I shouldn't question the logic of jokes... You're joking, right? You're joking, right? +E.Worm Jimmy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 That doesn't even make sense. Isn't that like saying, "I like to poor Gasoline on my Engine to make sure my Gas Tank works"? I literally lol'd. astropheed and The Evil Overlord 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 If the PC lets me into the BIOS, then boots to Windows, that's good enuff for me. x-scratch and binaryzero 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 That doesn't even make sense. Isn't that like saying, "I like to poor Gasoline on my Engine to make sure my Gas Tank works"? I shouldn't question the logic of jokes... You're joking, right? No, this is a very real method of testing. Let's say the CPU is 37C with the water cooling. If my water pouring cools it further, then I know my water cooling could be better. The ultimate cooling is total submersion. Another test I like to perform on my computer is to plug a hair dryer into the power supply to make sure it is able to provide enough power to the GPU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 If the PC lets me into the BIOS, then boots to Windows, that's good enuff for me. Are you sure you don't perform an exorcism or wrap it in tin foil to stop aliens stealing your data. Ya know, just in case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exotoxic Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Nothing, just use it as i normally would, if nothing goes wrong it's good. compl3x 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 One thing I liked about the latest build I did was that that the MB bios was updatable even without a CPU/Memory installed. The MB I had wouldn't have worked with Haswell without a BIOS update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Red King Subscriber² Posted September 26, 2014 Subscriber² Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Intel Burn Test is like the worst thing you can ever do to your CPU. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 memtest86+ If it turns on, installs an OS, reboots, runs the OS and passes the memtest I conclude it's probably fine. And it usually is. ...Then I kick it, to establish dominance early on. Pretty much this. Maybe or maybe not without the kicking :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astropheed Veteran Posted September 26, 2014 Veteran Share Posted September 26, 2014 Maybe or maybe not without the kicking :p All I know is when people are over my computer never makes a scene, the same can't be said for... ...other users. Raa 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binaryzero Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Built it and use it normally. If it runs, it's fine. People still stress test? LOL what a waste of time. Just like piecing together the machine out of the case on one of those stands or whatever they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Pretty much heavy gaming. If it can't do that there's a problem. Prime and such are pretty useless to gamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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