Having trouble with game crashes and peripherals turning off
I built my PC at the end of 2024, and it's got some powerful specs: a 4070Ti Super GPU, a 7800X3D CPU, MSI X670E Carbon WiFi motherboard, 64GB…
stress testing
What's the Actual TDP of My GPU?
I'm currently stress testing my NVIDIA 4060 GPU and noticed two different power draws reported by GPU-Z: 110W for board power draw and 83W for GPU chip power…
What Programming Language Should I Use for Stress Testing My Game?
I'm developing games and I'm looking to set up a simple system to stress test various aspects of them. I'm familiar with Python, JavaScript, and C++, but I'm…
Are High Temps Normal for the Ryzen 5700X3D?
I recently upgraded from a Ryzen 5700X to a 5700X3D that I found for a decent price. I've been stress testing it and noticed the temperatures hit 86…
Best Ways to Stress Test a Prebuilt PC Before Buying
I'm thinking about purchasing a prebuilt PC, whether it's used or refurbished. Since it won't be brand new, the warranty isn't long, sometimes just a month. What are…
Troubleshooting OCCT and Prime95 Errors: Possible Causes?
Hey everyone, I'm encountering some weird errors while running tests on OCCT and Prime95. The OCCT CPU and RAM test seems to be finding errors on nearly every…
Why is my AMD 5800x3D hitting 90C during stress tests?
Hey everyone! I've been keeping an eye on my Ryzen 7 5800x3D because I've noticed it seems to run pretty hot. While idle, it's sitting around 45C, which…
What are the best ways to stress test web hosting servers?
I'm trying to figure out how to effectively stress test different web hosting packages to compare their performance. What methods and tools do you recommend for this kind…
Is My 12600KF Hitting 98C Normal? Should I Reapply Thermal Paste?
I recently did some stress testing on my Intel 12600KF with a Peerless Assassin 120 SE cooler. During the test, which included Prime95 and Furmark, I recorded peak…
How to Verify a Used GPU Purchase?
I'm thinking about buying a used 4070 Super for my first PC build and found one for about £400 on eBay. I'm not sure how to assess the…
Do You Stress Test New Servers Before Deployment?
I'm curious whether anyone out there performs stress tests on their new servers—specifically regarding CPU and RAM—before rolling them out. Or do most people just trust that everything…