If you have built a new computer and wanted to test it, or if you need to identify hardware faults on your existing system, you will want to consider subjecting your computer to a PC Stress Test. A PC ...

...without being run in Windows? I have a bootable USB drive with the latest Hiren's on it, and I'll be running memtest86+ overnight to test my RAM, but I don't know of any program for stress testing ...

If you want to stress test and benchmark your new CPU inside of 3DMark, you can now finally do just that with UL Benchmarks' latest update to 3DMark. The new 3DMark CPU Profile will test your CPU ...

It means your processor made a mistake in an operation. As Hinton says, this may or may not be heat related. If the processor is running within normal temperatures, then it is not heat related and you ...

One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is ...

We run five different power scenarios to achieve our power consumption results. The first is “idle” by letting the system idle for 5 minutes on the Windows desktop. The next is “CPU Load” using AIDA64 ...

Stress Testing, in this scenario, includes the execution of a series of tests or processes on the system hardware, more specifically, the CPU. The tests aim to make the processor run at maximum power ...