Building a new PC any burn-in programs out there for free? (1 Viewer)

[Gordon Moore]

As the subject line states. Burn-in is still necessary, isn't it? It's been a while since I've upgraded. (Last one in '97);

 

[Camp]

Burn-in isn't really necessary. However, it is a useful way to test the stability of your system. I use these three apps for benchmarking and burn-in after new bios tweaks and overclocks.
3D Mark 2001: http://www.madonion.com/
SiSoft Sandra: http://www.3bsoftware.com/
SETI @ Home: http://www.setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/

 

[Iain Lambert]

3D Mark 2001 is highly recommended for testing stability; stick it on loop mode and run for a few hours. If that doesn't cause you to hit any possible memory, driver or heating problems then I doubt anything will.

 

[Neil T]

I have to say I think testing and burn-in are two separate issues. Testing a new system is always a good idea but burn-in is unnecessary and wrong in my opinion. Component failure is often linked to thermal changes, the heating up ang cooling down of components. For this reason I would suggest that normal or sporadic (power up/down) of a new system will probably help it "settle down" more quickly.
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[Gordon Moore]

Thanks for the opinions. While I'm not out to crash/damage my system, I do want to ensure stability. Since I'm putting together the system with mostly OEM parts (to keep cost down...but only 30 day - 1 year warranties), I want to make sure that it's up to the task. That being said, when I flick the power switch and I get to the BIOS screen, I'll be pretty happy. (it is only a new motherboard and CPU and memory but the most critical components so I want to ensure they work).