Stress testing on cpu
Stress testing on cpu
I increased my CPU's clock speed from 3.2 ghz to 3.8 ghz with six cores, and whenever I ran stress tests it would crash right away. However, during gaming or video rendering it never crashed, showing no instability or artifacts. Is this issue normal, or should it matter if it doesn’t affect me?
Yes, the stability is an issue. You need to raise the voltage slightly or lower the clock speed to 3.7.
This matters because your system could fail during rendering or gameplay. (My setup crashed when it tried to shut down)
Stress testing aids in determining whether the system functions smoothly under maximum demand. This might not occur during typical gameplay, yet it remains a possible situation. A proper OC should undergo a stable stress test, such as with Prim95 for several hours while keeping an eye on CPU temperatures. The duration must be consistent—neither too long nor too short.