Recommended way to test a CPU??

SKIPPY PB · Jul 25, 2015

Im wondering how can I test a CPU to evaluate its performance. Is there a windows based program that can be run that will "stress test" the CPU and/or the memory and give you feedback on the CPUs calculations.

I have an old intel processor and I don't think it is up to par with wear it should be and am wondering if it can have bad sectors like a hard drive.

Also is it possible to overclock a PC built by a mainstream manufacture who's motherboard does not have the features easily accessible for overclocking.

GhislainG · Jul 25, 2015

Run Prime95 and if it runs all tests, then it's fine. Unlike a hard disk, a CPU normally works or it doesn't. Motherboards are less reliable than CPUs.

mlga91 · Jul 25, 2015

^^Pretty much what GhislainG said, CPUs can last for decades, unlike motherboards, as for overclocking a CPU, depends on what CPU is. If its a 775 CPU then it could be your lucky day.

SKIPPY PB · Jul 25, 2015

GhislainG :

Okay, i'll grab Prime95 as I have also heard that recommended for stress testing when overclocking your GPU.

mlga91 :

Yeah I have both a Pentium D 945 and a Pentium 4 3.4GHz both in Socket 775

mlga91 · Jul 25, 2015

Take a look at this:

http://www.overclockers.com/intel-lga775-pad-modding/

I've only seen that mod work on "newer" CPUs though, never heard of anyone doing it on a pentium 4 or a pentium D.

SKIPPY PB · Jul 26, 2015

hmm... looks like i have some homework to do

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