SP2004 questions

[captain204mike]

after doing some over clocking on processor
how long should i run that sp2004 program to test it for stability
and what test should i run the small FFT?
thanks

 

[PliotronX]

If you're on dual core, use the SP2004 ORTHOS version, and if you are running an Athlon with integrated memory controller (Sempron/A64/X2/FX/Opty), you can get the CPU a tad warmer by stressing the memory by using custom, min 8K, max 4096K, and set to use around 2/3 of your total memory. If you know the memory's good at the speed, this should be a more reliable test for A64 setups. If SP2004/ORTHOS constantly says PAGING in a red box, you have to try setting the memory usage lower, or you've run into some kind of bug that makes Prime page a lot. When Prime pages, the CPU doesn't get work done so it's an invalid test JFYI and if left for a while, can lessen the hard drive's life. Occasional flashes of the PAGING box are normal though. Just check taskman every once in a while to see if the system is remaining at 100% CPU usage otherwise the CPU isn't getting the intended workout. Duration for total system stability is subject to interpretation, but I've had crashes and stutters even though my system does a few hours of Prime. What I like to do as a quick test before going full Prime is use OCCT and if it passes the 1/2hr test, which usually needs a bit more VCore than normal (but can insure Prime lasts longer), then I like to see if Prime can run for at least 12 hours.