IntelBurnTest - The new stress-testing program

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09-27-2008, 05:08 AM
WaterFlex

I`ve passed IntelBurnTest 300 times with no errors. But I have 2-3 errors in Win MemTest 3.7
09-27-2008, 05:39 AM
Dua|ist

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaterFlex

I`ve passed IntelBurnTest 300 times with no errors. But I have 2-3 errors in Win MemTest 3.7

Linpack is good at CPU stability checking because of it's highly optimized code using all of the CPU's available resources/modules, however, it doesn't put same heavy load at memory and northbridge, no matter how much memory it consumes. Because of that Linpack often passes OK where Prime/OCCT (and eventually MemTest) fail due to RAM/NB instability.
09-27-2008, 06:31 AM
platojones

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dua|ist

Linpack is good at CPU stability checking because of it's highly optimized code using all of the CPU's available resources/modules, however, it doesn't put same heavy load at memory and northbridge, no matter how much memory it consumes. Because of that Linpack often passes OK where Prime/OCCT (and eventually MemTest) fail due to RAM/NB instability.

Agreed...Linpack tests will help you get very close to a stable overclock quickly. It's most useful in quickly forcing issues with the CPU volts/frequencies that other tests OCCT or Prime95 would take hours to uncover. Once it's Linpack stable, you still need to OCCT/Ortho/Prime95 (pick your favorite) your rig to catch memory/chipset issues and tweak it from there. So for me, 20 cycles of Linpack + 24 hrs of Prime95 blend is probably as good as you can get in declaring the system stable.
09-27-2008, 06:34 AM
Cornelious0_0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dua|ist

Linpack is good at CPU stability checking because of it's highly optimized code using all of the CPU's available resources/modules, however, it doesn't put same heavy load at memory and northbridge, no matter how much memory it consumes. Because of that Linpack often passes OK where Prime/OCCT (and eventually MemTest) fail due to RAM/NB instability.

This is why I've only been using IBT on low priority to test my CPU, then I use Prime/Memtest to verify NB/Memory stability.
09-27-2008, 09:41 AM
WaterFlex

Thanks for the help, guys! I will encrease Vdimm a little ;)
09-27-2008, 09:47 AM
NickF

I was talking to Agent earlier today, and he managed to HACK LinPack to work for AMD. This is still being tested, but I did a run for him and it seems to work. I'm sure he will release an update when he feels it complete, so please to dont ask me for it, THANKS!
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09-27-2008, 07:44 PM
Loser777

Looks good, I wasn't even aware of the problem since most of the users so far have intel based systems. -.-"
09-27-2008, 11:57 PM
AgentGOD

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Originally Posted by Shakti

Thank you AgentGOD for this quick program, just one wish i have: Could you offer a choice of color for the text used? I get eye cancer from this red color, dark blue would be extremely welcomed.

I tried that once, but that just made it look like a windowed BSOD :P

#EDIT:
Oh hey, 512th post!
09-28-2008, 06:18 AM
Cornelious0_0

I think I'm going back to running Prime Blend for 6-12 hours as opposed to IBT. If I'm gonna have to go back and retest my NB/memory because IBT doesn't stress them as much then I figure I might as well just stick with Prime.

There still isn't a single app/game (because I don't fold) that will stress my system as much as Prime Blend so if I can get everything done in one shot AND use an application that's more widely accepted I will.

I don't mean to put down anyone still using IBT, but if I can get away with slightly lower voltages and lower temps while still remaining stable enough to do what I need to do then I'll take that road.
09-28-2008, 07:53 AM
AgentGOD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cornelious0_0

but if I can get away with slightly lower voltages and lower temps while still remaining stable enough to do what I need to do then I'll take that road.

Well, its objective is taking you pretty much to absolute CPU stability.
09-28-2008, 08:58 AM
AgentGOD

Updated to v1.7
- Patched Linpack binaries, now compatible with AMD processors!
Note: these binaries can not be distributed without IntelBurnTest or the consent of this
program's author since the original idea was by the author, and the binaries
were patched by the author
09-28-2008, 12:05 PM
AgentGOD

Updated native 64-bit Edition (for WinPE) to v1.7
- Same changes as hybrid v1.7!
09-28-2008, 09:25 PM
Loser777

Is it possible to have the program save a log file? Even if the temp_output.txt wasn't immediately deleted that would be nice... Would help a lot if your system crashed in the middle of the night when you were asleep or something...

Would also help in determining cause of error:
Ex: System suddenly dies while all previous iterations passed vs. System passes 10 tests gets a bunch of errors and then crashes.
09-28-2008, 09:31 PM
AgentGOD

Yes it is possible if you unblock me :ROTF:
09-28-2008, 09:39 PM
MomijiTMO

Hey I'm sure someone has asked this before but why should I stress with 3Gb of ram because I can [64bit] when others are stressing with a max of 1.5Gb [32bit]? I mean obviously I'm going to have way more issues due to the larger packet.
09-29-2008, 08:49 AM
Final8ty

Using the 64 bit version on my AMD rig with 8GB of ram & it runs fine. :up:
09-29-2008, 09:36 AM
Singh400

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentGOD

Updated to v1.7
- Patched Linpack binaries, now compatible with AMD processors!
Note: these binaries can not be distributed without IntelBurnTest or the consent of this
program's author since the original idea was by the author, and the binaries
were patched by the author

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentGOD

Updated native 64-bit Edition (for WinPE) to v1.7
- Same changes as hybrid v1.7!

Nice one, cheers mate :up:
09-29-2008, 06:05 PM
Loser777

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentGOD

Yes it is possible if you unblock me :ROTF:

That's just childish.

I'm sure most of the people here would appreciate that.
09-30-2008, 02:40 PM
AgentGOD

You aren't getting my real point here.
09-30-2008, 07:01 PM
Loser777

Any update on the issues with Phenom?

u...n...m...e...?
09-30-2008, 07:43 PM
AgentGOD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loser777

Any update on the issues with Phenom?

u...n...m...e...?

What are the temps on your Q6600?
10-01-2008, 01:14 AM
mine

Hi AoG

used your helpful programm to OC my aged E 6600
without any problems ..got stability with 100 runs

2 days ago I installed the brandnew Q9550 E0

successful 6 hours Prime 95 /small/large/blend/custom @1,1V@3GHz
successful 4 hours Everest stability test

now:

failure in IBT in minutes : Temps are extremely low

5 minutes IBT : 48-48-48-48 on air (E6600 @ 3 GHz was 60-61)
tried upping Vcore , NB V to no avail

any ideas ?

best
m
10-01-2008, 07:03 AM
Amurtigress

Quote:

Originally Posted by mine

Hi AoG

used your helpful programm to OC my aged E 6600
without any problems ..got stability with 100 runs

2 days ago I installed the brandnew Q9550 E0

successful 6 hours Prime 95 /small/large/blend/custom @1,1V@3GHz
successful 4 hours Everest stability test

now:

failure in IBT in minutes : Temps are extremely low

5 minutes IBT : 48-48-48-48 on air (E6600 @ 3 GHz was 60-61)
tried upping Vcore , NB V to no avail

any ideas ?

best
m

Hi,

the first thing you should to is returning to the default CPU voltage if you don't get stable.

However a quadcore puts more stress on the northbridge and it is impossible to tell what your issue is unless we get more infos on your hardware and settings.

My Q9300 C1/M1 runs at 1.325V at 3.45 GHz on a P45 chipset (1.28V, ASUS P5Q3). Just as a rough guideline.
10-01-2008, 11:27 AM
AgentGOD

Good luck and happy tweaking guys!
10-01-2008, 07:55 PM
AgentGOD

Oh btw, don't forget to up the SB/VDDR too.

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