Best Stress Test Software
Best Stress Test Software
Hi Everyone,
I recently had to swap out my motherboard, which means I need to redo my overclocking. I don’t remember any voltage settings and will start fresh.
I haven’t really looked into the best stress testing tools and would appreciate some guidance.
My computer is mainly used for gaming and everyday tasks. It’s not on continuously, and I don’t do heavy editing or video encoding.
I also work, so even during games it doesn’t run for long stretches.
My setup includes an MSI X99 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard, an i7 5820k with H100i GTX AIO cooler, 16GB DDR4 RAM at 2133 MHz (I’ll try to overclock it), a GTX 1080 in SLI, and a Corsair RM1000x PSU.
My questions are about the best stress software for a gaming rig and how long I should run it.
Matt_194 :
I’d suggest running it for a longer time. AIDA64 is not stressful enough; I can handle a 16-hour stress test and still fail other tasks in just two minutes. It’s mainly for temporary monitoring and voltage monitoring. For stability, try IBT with standard settings for about 10 minutes. If you pass that, increase the overclock slightly and retest. Once you’re comfortable, switch to max settings—this will stress your RAM as well, requiring around 25 passes (3-4 hours). Make sure to keep an eye on temperatures throughout.
Matt_194 explains the recommended usage duration for AIDA64, stating it is not overly stressful and can handle extended stress tests. He suggests running it for 16 hours to pass the stress test and then using it for monitoring purposes. For stability, he recommends passing IBT with standard settings, taking about 10 minutes per run, and then proceeding to more intensive tests like Prime95 overnight or OCCT. He also mentions using Realbench for real-world stress testing and notes that Prime95 can be kept running for extended periods to observe voltages and temperatures.
PRIME 95 has consistently been beneficial for me.
https://www.mersenne.org/download/