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Hi all.
I just wanted to let you know what my experience is with Prime95 and Linx.
Its because other users in here including a great ROG buddy "Halloweenweed" are saying that LinX is the best AND are getting hottest.
I dont agree on that at all.
First when running a very high overclock I often get a "OK / PASS" on Linx but BSOD system crash on Prime95. Thats why I ALWAYS make Prime95 pass! Then with NO doubt Linx also will pass.
Second. Running a successfull test in Linx requires one or two step lesser in voltage than Prime95. Again because Linx dosent stress as much as Prime95.
So this is just a recommendation to ALL who ONLY run LINX and "think" they have a stable settings. Try running Prime95 and see if that setting WILL pass on Prime95. The only thing to remember is use this setting, which is the most through:
I just wanted to let you know what my experience is with Prime95 and Linx.
Its because other users in here including a great ROG buddy "Halloweenweed" are saying that LinX is the best AND are getting hottest.
I dont agree on that at all.
First when running a very high overclock I often get a "OK / PASS" on Linx but BSOD system crash on Prime95. Thats why I ALWAYS make Prime95 pass! Then with NO doubt Linx also will pass.
Second. Running a successfull test in Linx requires one or two step lesser in voltage than Prime95. Again because Linx dosent stress as much as Prime95.
So this is just a recommendation to ALL who ONLY run LINX and "think" they have a stable settings. Try running Prime95 and see if that setting WILL pass on Prime95. The only thing to remember is use this setting, which is the most through:
Prime95 is total garbage.
JJ himself recommended Aida64 because ASUS works very closely with Aida to make the best stress test possible. Aida supports the new SandyBridge-E processor which means it supports the new instruction sets. Aida tests not just the CPU but all the other critical components in your system.
Heat is not the only thing you need to test. you need to test all aspects of your system because it may be stable in ONE aspect, but may not be in others. so when you run ur stress test, if it only tests the "stable" part, your system is not truly stable. because it will crash when you try to use the other parts that ur stress testing program did not test.
Aida64 FTW
JJ himself recommended Aida64 because ASUS works very closely with Aida to make the best stress test possible. Aida supports the new SandyBridge-E processor which means it supports the new instruction sets. Aida tests not just the CPU but all the other critical components in your system.
Heat is not the only thing you need to test. you need to test all aspects of your system because it may be stable in ONE aspect, but may not be in others. so when you run ur stress test, if it only tests the "stable" part, your system is not truly stable. because it will crash when you try to use the other parts that ur stress testing program did not test.
Aida64 FTW
yes, i agree. Prime95 can be used as another tool. and fine, i will take back my statement about it being total junk. but to me its like applying brute force to ur computer and seeing if it works or not. it doesnt do a "proper" test.
as for 6 cores, there is a setting that u can change to see the temperature of all 6 cores. i hope it works for you.
as for 6 cores, there is a setting that u can change to see the temperature of all 6 cores. i hope it works for you.
i think only when you stop it. im not sure on that.
A system is stable when it runs teh programmes you are gonna use it for stable!!!!!!!!!!!!! i.e without crashing. All these programmes are just another stress test. I am not saying I dont yse em but many are getting hooked on these its time and power wasting. Use your PC for what you use it for. Thats the stability level you require.
Just my 2 cents here but I have yet to find any stress test that will tell if the computer is 100% stable. And what most say is prime stable (10 passes) will quite often fail when folding at 100% 24/7 , The rigs that will pass linx 10 pass on max setting will also fail occasionally when folding 24/7 but less often than a prime stable rig. Actually the only test I have found for determining 100% stability is 24/7 folding.
Grandpa
Folding Rigs
SuperMicro 4 - H8QGi-F 4P - Opteron 6190 @ 3Ghz
ASUS 2 - P6X58D-E, i7-980X @ 4.5Ghz
ASUS P6P6X58D-E, i7-970 @ 4.375Ghz
ASUS Rampage III Gene , i7-970 @ 4.4Ghz
ASUS Rampage II Gene , i7-970 @ 4.4Ghz
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z , i7-2700K @ 4.8Ghz, ASUS Matrix GTX 580
ASUS G73JH Laptop i7-740QM
Folding Rigs
SuperMicro 4 - H8QGi-F 4P - Opteron 6190 @ 3Ghz
ASUS 2 - P6X58D-E, i7-980X @ 4.5Ghz
ASUS P6P6X58D-E, i7-970 @ 4.375Ghz
ASUS Rampage III Gene , i7-970 @ 4.4Ghz
ASUS Rampage II Gene , i7-970 @ 4.4Ghz
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z , i7-2700K @ 4.8Ghz, ASUS Matrix GTX 580
ASUS G73JH Laptop i7-740QM
