How to burn in new desktop computer?

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ihaveacamaro

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I've searched this topic on google and some people were saying Passmark BurnIn Test.

Anybody got anything better or something else to use to burn in a new desktop computer? Or is the Passmark the way to go?
 
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What do you mean by "burn in"? Just to heat it up? Easy answer there is Intel Burn Test. Set it to maximum, and set the # of runs to 30 or so, and let it go.

Stability testing, Pime95, run it for 12-48 hours. Monitor temps during run.

TO see how good it is, then go with Unigine Heaven (misspelled), or 3dMark 11 (DX11), Vantage (DX10), or 06 (DX9) depending on your GPU.
 
wolfeking said:
What do you mean by "burn in"? Just to heat it up? Easy answer there is Intel Burn Test. Set it to maximum, and set the # of runs to 30 or so, and let it go.

Stability testing, Pime95, run it for 12-48 hours. Monitor temps during run.

TO see how good it is, then go with Unigine Heaven (misspelled), or 3dMark 11 (DX11), Vantage (DX10), or 06 (DX9) depending on your GPU.
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I guess I mean I want to test stability, as I want the build to last a long time.

So use prime 95 for that?
 
Realtemp is what I use. Coretemp works well with Intel CPUs. Speedfan can tell you, but it will likely not be accurate.
 
Are these values good/bad/in between?

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Core 3 is running at 61, which is perfectly fine under max loads. Are you using a stock cooler or an aftermarket one?
 
Ran prime95 for around 30 hours. Max temps were 61, 61, 65, and 59 if I remember correctly. Are these good values for using a corsair h50?
 
Mid 80s is too hot my liking. With your water cooling it shouldn't really be going over 75-80C.
 
the h50 is kinda old, so you may want to be careful how much you push it, if you are wanting to go further, id get something with a thicker radiator..
 
having worked with electronic devices in the past, and from various other statistical resources, i fail to see the advantage of "burning in" electronic components. device testing is done during fabrication and those that fail will do so within their initial run.

i never had to "burn in" any electronic device to get any extra life out of it. chances are, you'll probably upgrade your machine before it breaks down. "burning in" does not guarantee extended life, as electronic malfunction typically occurs due to external factors such as setting wrong values during overclocking, static discharge while working with the insides, etc.

perhaps the only test i've found to be useful is memtest; i suggest you start with that.

also, use a surge suppressor or if possible an UPS with voltage regulator.
 
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