Prime95 newbie question

[espent]

To test my overclock, how long should I run Prime95 and what torture test settings should I use?

Thx for any help!

 

[Out50Stang]

I've heard of people doing it for days and even weeks. I did one system for 24 hours to be sure.

 

[Carnival Forces]

check the option that says "maximum heat output"

run it for at least 24 hrs.

 

[thenerd]

actually, i suggest you use the blend test, since ram plays a big part in oc'ing.

 

[RM_Bulldog]

i do maximum FPU test for 24 hours then Max heat test for 8 hours then finish with memtest looping test 5 for 8 hours

 

[funbun]

I just built my niece a computer. I ran P95 for 14 hours. Make sure you put in 9876 password and set priority to 10. Blend test is the best like the guy said above.