What benchmark app to use?

hybrid_boostin · 05-January-06, 01:41 PM

Alright, im new to this scene, so any help would be appreciated. I did a search but was unable to find the answer to my question.

I have figured out how to OC my NF7-S through the sticky (very nice

) But now i want a way to benchmark to see how stable i am. I know i can run games to see how well they improve, but i thought this might be more accurate? I haven't OC'd my NF7 yet, but will be this afternoon. I just wanted to have a way to test it afterwards to find a stable median. Any advice or re-direction (if this has been discussed b4 somewhere else) would be much appreciated

h_b

$SOLID$ Necro · 05-January-06, 02:12 PM

Some Popular CPU/Memory test include Super Pi, SiSoft Sandra, PCMARK 04 and 05

Popular video test are 3DMARK 01,03, and 05

http://forums.pcapex.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25

You can find links and post your scores in the above threads

You might also want to get CPUZ, its a handy tool

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

And I use SPEED FAN to monitor temps, the chartiing tool is great!

http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

hybrid_boostin · 05-January-06, 02:19 PM

wow, quick response! Ty for your help

h_b

Sir.Smoke.Alot · 07-January-06, 10:31 AM

i havent used all the programs for benchmarking but 3d mark and pc mark were very easy to use and work with. so i would check those out for sure.

Zaltan · 07-January-06, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $SOLID$ Necro


	Some Popular CPU/Memory test include Super Pi, SiSoft Sandra, PCMARK 04 and 05 Popular video test are 3DMARK 01,03, and 05 http://forums.pcapex.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25 You can find links and post your scores in the above threads You might also want to get CPUZ, its a handy tool http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php And I use SPEED FAN to monitor temps, the chartiing tool is great! http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

A nice addition to this list is Aquamark, though it doesnt run on my new computer...

$SOLID$ Necro · 08-January-06, 03:33 PM

I would have listed Aquamark, but there no longer supporting the Online Browser, and it's starting to show it's age, I can break over 100K on it

Ator · 08-January-06, 07:07 PM

Prime95 would be your best bet for stability testing. SiSofts' Sandra is good for determining theoretical, synthetic benchmarks.

Zaltan · 10-January-06, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $SOLID$ Necro


	I would have listed Aquamark, but there no longer supporting the Online Browser, and it's starting to show it's age, I can break over 100K on it

True, its a shame really. I'm a about 82K, I got it to work.

05-January-06, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
hybrid_boostin Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	What benchmark app to use? Alright, im new to this scene, so any help would be appreciated. I did a search but was unable to find the answer to my question. I have figured out how to OC my NF7-S through the sticky (very nice ) But now i want a way to benchmark to see how stable i am. I know i can run games to see how well they improve, but i thought this might be more accurate? I haven't OC'd my NF7 yet, but will be this afternoon. I just wanted to have a way to test it afterwards to find a stable median. Any advice or re-direction (if this has been discussed b4 somewhere else) would be much appreciated h_b

05-January-06, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 7,217	Some Popular CPU/Memory test include Super Pi, SiSoft Sandra, PCMARK 04 and 05 Popular video test are 3DMARK 01,03, and 05 http://forums.pcapex.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25 You can find links and post your scores in the above threads You might also want to get CPUZ, its a handy tool http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php And I use SPEED FAN to monitor temps, the chartiing tool is great! http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php __________________ Join the PC Apex "Overclock and Benchmark" team today! Click Here! Necro's "Ultimate Links" Collection Click Here!

08-January-06, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 7,217	I would have listed Aquamark, but there no longer supporting the Online Browser, and it's starting to show it's age, I can break over 100K on it __________________ Join the PC Apex "Overclock and Benchmark" team today! Click Here! Necro's "Ultimate Links" Collection Click Here!

08-January-06, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ator At-Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The ends of the earth Posts: 2,057	Prime95 would be your best bet for stability testing. SiSofts' Sandra is good for determining theoretical, synthetic benchmarks. __________________ AMD Opteron 146 CAB2E 0540 FPMW @ 3216Mhz 321.6x10 (max OC benchable, 300x10 daily)\| Radeon X1800XT @ 766/900 (stock cooler, 700/800 daily) \|SuperPI 1M: 26.109\| 3DMark05: 11454 \| 3DMark03: 21355 \| 3DMark01: 40456 \| Join Team Ator's F@H FORCE! Click HERE for info! NOW RECRUITING!

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05-January-06, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
hybrid_boostin Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	wow, quick response! Ty for your help h_b

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Sir.Smoke.Alot Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Near toronto Posts: 240	i havent used all the programs for benchmarking but 3d mark and pc mark were very easy to use and work with. so i would check those out for sure.

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