We also got acquainted with stress tests of the system and other functionality of the popular useful diagnostic utility Aida64.. Since all of the above concerns the three main versions of Sabez, including Engineer and Business, will continue the conversation from the face of the survey heroine. Read further about the individual testings of the hard drive, processor, RAM and the video card of your personal computer (laptop).
Aida64: Test Disk Test
The program has a separate test module to estimate the performance of accumulative devices, including SATA hard drives (ATA) and SCSI interfaces, RAID-Massives, SSD and optical disks, USBBuffers and memory cards.
To start checking the hard drive reading speed in the top panel, open " Service"And stay at the point" Disc test"→ In the" AIDA64 Disk Benchmark "window, select the available storage device and one of the data reading modes in the drop-down lists (" Linear Read "," Random Read "," Buffered Read "," Average Read Access "," Max Read Access ") → Of course, " Start.".
To via the same list "About" to check the hard disk in the data recording modes, on the top panel click on " Options."And activate the option" Write.tests."If you wish, the test results can be saved as screenshots by the button" Save.".
AIDA64: Test Cash Cache and RAM
The utility also offers tests to estimate the bandwidth of reading, recording and copying, as well as the processor cache delay. Cache of the Central Processor is a high-speed SRAM memory, used to store frequently used data from a slower main memory. AIDA64 will check all levels of cache (L1, L2, L3) and, in addition, will issue detailed information on the installed RAM (RAM). All of this you will find in paragraph " Test cache and memory"Menu" Service" → "Start.Benchmark.".
AIDA64: T. eats video cards in GPGPU mode
Another module " Test gpgpu."From the menu" Service"Conducts a GPGPU performance test series (using a graphics processor for common computing). Each individual test can be made to a maximum of 16 graphics processors from AMD, Intel and NVIDIA. To start checking the video card in GPGPU mode, click the button. Start.Benchmark.".
Additional processor and memory tests in AIDA64
Memory Performance Tests (see the "Point" menu tab Test") Estimate the maximum bandwidth when performing reading, writing, copying data. Using the test" Memory delay"You can learn a typical delay when reading the data processor from the system memory. And the complete list of additional tests presented for the central processor is:
- "FP32 RAY TRACE", "FP64 RAY TRACE";
- "FPU VP8", "FPU JULIA", "FPU MANDEL", "FPU SINJULIA";
- "CPU Queen", "CPU Photooworxx", "CPU ZLIB", "CPU AES" and "CPU HASH".
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One of the common reasons for the breakdown of PCs and laptops is overheating of the processor. This rarely when it occurs suddenly, a mass is usually preceded by this event, so to speak, clinical manifestations - frequent hangs, long processing of even the simplest operations, blue screen of death, etc. In most cases, it is enough to make a cleaning inside the computer case and replace the thermal paste.
But sometimes things can be more complicated: at best, it may have to change the cooling system, in the worst - buy a new processor.
Why hold stress testing?
To find out if the cleaning was helped inside the device case and the replacement of the thermal paste, you can immediately upon completion of these activities. Not nervous, waiting for a sudden repetition of manifestations of overheating. For these purposes, there is a special type of software, on board which the function of stress testing of the CPU is implemented for the stability of its work. As part of this operation, the computer system is subjected to maximum loads with the temperature tracking of significant components, in particular, the processor. Task conducting testing - match the values \u200b\u200bof the displayed temperature with its critical threshold.
Stress testing of basic computer components - a mandatory operation when purchasing them in the secondary market. Do we have a problem processor, does not go to it in a set of cooler, not the corresponding heat release level - these and other nuances can be revealed immediately, without waiting for their manifestation after purchase. Artificially caused maximum load mode will show how the CPU will behave in real conditions when processing the resource-intensive user operations - whether the temperature is not raised to the critical threshold, whether the operating system will fail.
How to conduct stress testing processor? For these purposes, resort to the help of one of the most popular programs for diagnosing Windows-based computers - Aida64.. In our case, the basic editorship of the program will be used. Extreme. .
Maximum temperature
Before conducting a stress test, it is necessary to find out the critical temperature of the processor - the maximum possible indicator, the excess of which can lead to combustion. Comparison of the latter with indicators issued in the course of testing, and is the essence of this operation.
The average indicators of the permissible rate of the CPU temperature are:
- Before 45S ° In idle conditions, when working only on the background services of the operating system.
- Before 65С ° With an active load when complex user tasks are processed.
- Temperature B. 70С ° It is considered critical.
When the critical threshold is reached, the defense should be activated, as a result of which the computer itself either turns off or reboots. However, each processor has its own indicator of the maximum permissible temperature. You can find it on the manufacturer's website, on the specific page of the technical characteristics of the model. And in this will help Aida64. . Run the program, go to the section "Motherboard", Further - "CP". In the window on the right we are looking for a count. Here is usually a link leading to the desired page of the site of companies. Intel and AMD. . Click it.
In the browser window, the characteristics of the processor model will open. In our case Aida64. transferred to the web resource page Intel where brief information is posted. To obtain detailed characteristics, you need to click on the model name.
In graf "TCASE" For processors Intel Their critical temperature is displayed. As we see in the screenshot below, in our case it is just below the generally accepted norm - 69.1C ° .
Meaning 69.1C ° And we will compare the temperature tracked in the process of stress testing.
Stress testing
To start the stress test in the window Aida64. Reveal the menu "Service" And choose the item.
The default CPU and RAM are part of the test areas of the computer. If you need to check the stability of other computer devices - video cards and hard drives, you need to set their ticks in the upper left corner of the Testing Utility. To start the process, click the button "Start". In order for the visual temperature unit to be easier to track the indicators of each of the processor cores, you can remove the maternal and disk indicators checkboxes.
A visual scale is convenient to track the heating dynamics, but in fact more benefit will be from testing statistical data. In the tab for each of the kernels, we can monitor temperature indicators:
- current (Current) ,
- minimum (Minimum) ,
- maximum (Maximum) ,
- middle (Average) .
Although here, in essence, it should only be especially interested in maximum indicator - As far as it varies with a critical heating threshold specifically of this processor model.
Stress testing need to be done by hand with a button "STOP".
It is recommended to conduct this procedure from 30 Minutes 1 An hour, without leaving away from the computer and periodically glanced at the temperature values. If the critical threshold is exceeded, it is necessary to stop stress testing. Protection against overheating, alas, it does not always work, and the processor can simply burn.
Signs of availability
The presence of problems with the processor can not only be said to achieve a critical heating threshold, but also a significant difference in temperature indicators on different nuclei. Normally, the difference should not exceed 10c °.
Hello, in this article I will tell you what the system stability test is on the example of the embedded stability test program from AIDA64. I will also show how to use it and why it is needed.
So, proceed. The system stability test is carried out mainly when it is necessary to find out how much the system will work with various loads. It usually conducts users who accelerate their processors or video cards. After overclocking, it is advisable to conduct such a test to find out whether the system can function normally at high loads.
In our example, I did not overclock the processor, but I will show how this test works. The first thing you need to do is run AIDA64. This program is created to read information about your system and convenient display. Download This program can be free from the official website www.aida64.ru or by clicking on the link. Install and run the program. The main window of the program looks like this:
Now, to test your system for stability, you need to select "Service" → "System Stability Test" in the top menu:
After that, a window will open in which there are several blocks. Left, you can choose which tests will be made:
Stress CPU - Stress Test Central Card
Stress FPU - Stress Test Module Floating Operations
Stress Cache - Stress Test Cash Memory
STRESS SYSTEM MEMORY - STRESS TEST RAM
Stress Local Disks - Stress Test Local Disc
Stress GPU (S) - Stress Test Graphics Processor
On the right, from this list, there is a block in which the log of conducted tests will be recorded, where the time and the start date of the beginning and the end will be celebrated:
Below is a block with graphs. The first graph shows the temperatures of various device, and on the second - their loads:
Below is the "Remaining Battery" field to display the remaining battery life. "Test Started" - the start time of the test. "Elapsed Time" - past time. Well, at the bottom of the control buttons are:
You can choose various test combinations and conduct various tests of tests. Also, immediately after opening the dough stress window, you can see the temperatures of your devices and the current load on the CPU. CPU Throttling is a special system for passing the processor clocks if it is overheated. In this case, on the chart, you will see how many percent of the clocks misses your processor.
I would also like to note that sometimes when conducting a video processor tests, your video card or video driver can stop responding. Once upon a time under this test, I stopped responding to the test program itself and it was very difficult to stop the test. It may be such a case that the screen will begin to blink, from the fact that the video frame is overloaded. In general, be careful with the testing of the video card.
Now you can choose the test you want or a set of texts and click on the "Start" button to start the test.
Hello everyone! Today we will learn to make load testing of a computer in order to identify the effectiveness of its systems and checking the stability of work.
Load testing goals
Like any testing, the preset of the computer solves certain tasks. Consider the most popular objectives:
- Assessment of the stability of the system after "overclocking".
- Check cooling efficiency.
- Testing the quality of components.
Consider these goals.
Estimation of the stability of the system after "overclocking"
There are groups of users engaged in thin tuning of iron parameters to achieve maximum performance in games - " overclockers". These specialists manipulate such parameters as the frequency of the system tire, memory. Increase processor multiplier, raise the voltage that feeds the processor. Use special versions of drivers, squeeze all the "juices" from the possibilities of iron.
So, an excessive increase in some parameters can increase the heating and reduce the stability of the computer. That is why experts during the adjustment of the parameters constantly carry out the stress test of the computer to find out whether it works stably at specific values. If stability is confirmed, as a rule, the parameters increase some more. If there are interruptions under load, then the parameters for previous stable values \u200b\u200bare returned.
Checking the efficiency of the cooling system
The stress test of the computer also allows you to identify problems in the cooling system, because when it passes it, the computer runs on the maximum load and highlights a huge amount of heat. The temperature on the processor is very quickly rising, which allows you to estimate the efficiency of cooling and identify possible problems.
For example, in the event of a replacement, the thermal paste is recommended to check the computer on the stress test for a few minutes to understand how the temperature quickly increases and to what values \u200b\u200bit comes to. So, in a short period of time, the temperature of the processor reached 80-90 degrees, it is necessary to recover again, it is possible that the heat-conducting layer may be incorrectly applied or the radiator is linked to the "back" processor (and then he dug himself).
Such a test takes only a few minutes, but it is capable of saving a bunch of time subsequently when the system unit will turn out to be screwed and picked up deep under the table.
Testing the quality of components
As I wrote above, a huge amount of thermal energy is distinguished during stress test. Consequently, energy consumption is also maximum. This fact can be used to identify distressed computers.
We are talking about the fact that an increased requirements for the output voltage are imposed on the power supply. It should be in narrow limits, have a minimum of ripples and jumps. Programs for carrying out stress test usually also read sensors such as voltage sensors, temperature sensors, fan speed, etc. The totality of these indicators during a rigid computing download may be in the early stages to identify potential problems with components. For example, a large scatter of stresses issued by the power supply may indicate its "old age" or low quality.
In addition to the processor, the program for load testing can also be loaded as a video card, RAM and hard disk. Each of these components may be subject to failures and how it is impossible, these defects cannot be manifested during periods of maximum load.
Service centers use various test stability tests during preventive laptop cleaning to identify possible problems at an early stage.
Programs for stress test
Well, we would not be, if they had not written specific programs to make such testing. Consider some of the most popular.
Overclock Checking Tool - OCCT
The main program window is as follows (marked the highlights):
- Area of \u200b\u200btest parameters. You can select the testing processor, video card or power on various tabs;
- Start / Stop Test Buttons, as well as the Monitoring Settings button;
- Status string. During testing, it contains "Test" and the timer displays the time since the start;
- The window of graphs and values \u200b\u200bfrom the sensors. The window has a switchable view. Here in real time there are indicators removed from all the necessary sensors;
- General information about the system.
But this window opens when you click on the monitoring settings button:
- Current sensor value;
- Redefinition of the sensor name;
- If the sensor value exceeds this threshold - the test stops. It is advisable for temperature (overheating), voltage;
- If the value is below this threshold - the test stops. It is advisable for the speed of rotation of the fans (stop) or again, voltages (failures).
- Whether the values \u200b\u200bof the sensor in real time on the schedules of the main window.
This is how the window looks like during starting testing. Graphs crawled up, the status displays "Test" and the timer considers time.
By the way, the program leads peculiar logs - makes screenshots in its directory:
Using the Windows Operating Systems tools, you can get information about all the hardware components of the computer and its software enclosure.
However, in most cases it is necessary to know the relevant console commands, which is not suitable for most users.
For such purposes, as well as testing your system, a variety of information and service utilities are created, such as AIDA64, previously known called Everest.
Consider how to use it: learn everything about your system and test those or other components.
What program
AIDA64 - application from Finalwire Ltd., which allows you to identify all components of a personal computer that is managed by Windows.
The utility provides comprehensive information about the hardware component, software and the current state of the computer (data from a huge number of sensors).
It allows you to test the iron, to diagnose monitors and check the system for stability during long-term work under significant load.
Design and opportunity
The interface consists of several functional parts:
- the main menu, providing access to all functions, which is duplicated by the drop-down context menu;
- tree tabs where you can choose the tool you need;
- window with information;
- toolbar.
Each section collected appropriate tools.
A computer - There is a summary information about your machine, data from all sensors and basic configuration information, all configured system events, error reports and warnings, acceleration information, if it was carried out.
Motherboard - All about the motherboard, its specifications, chipset, RAM and the central processor, as well as BIOS.
Operating system - More data about the OS used you will not even find a regular task manager.
Here are data on all programs, processes, services, devices drivers, dynamic libraries, security certificates, and more, including the statistics of your Operations: when installed how much it worked.
Server - It concerns network usage: general and shared resources, groups in which the account is recorded, and all about the created accounts.
Display - Professional Information Module to extract the data on the graphic component:
- information about the monitor, graphic accelerator and its components (memory, processor);
- drivers used;
- properties and effects of the conductor;
- supported video modes and technologies (CUDA, PHYSX, DirectX), and everything about them.
Multimedia contains data on the audio subsystem of the computer, including installed codecs and the used audio devices.
Data storage - List of characteristics and current status of devices for long-term storage of digital information: physical, logical, removable, optical (drives), network, and SMART data.
Net - information about the network card used networks and resources, the Internet, ports.
Devices - More details about physical, logical devices, PCI and USB.
Programs - It will show the autoload installed on the software PC, the contents of the task scheduler present on the license computer and registered file extensions.
Safety - Everything related to the protection of the system: antivirus, firewall, the presence of new patches.
Configuration - All Windows settings in one place, as well as the contents of the main Windows configuration files.
Test - There are various algorithms for checking stability and assess the performance of computer components (CPU, video card, RAM), as well as a comparison of the results obtained with the results of testing other components.
Exploitation
Each of the sections seems to provide a separate range of information about the computer.
Motherboard
You can briefly find out the parameters, the manufacturer and the model of your motherboard in the "Computer" section in the "Total Information" branch.
For most cases, this is quite enough, even if you want to choose a new central processor for your PC.
The following section already provides an order of magnitude more characteristics about the motherboard and its components.
Video card
Through AIDA64, you can not only find out the model of your video card, but also to see, from what amount of transistors it consists.
Go to the "Display" section. In the first branch, we will see the basic data on the video system, and in the "Graphics Processor" section - a huge list of characteristics.
RAM
Along with the two previous devices, the RAM is the component, any gamer should know about the parameters of which any gamer (at least volume and frequency).
All this and much more can be found in the SPD branch in the "System Board" section.
Temperature
AIDA 64 allows you to find out the temperature of the central processor, video cards and other components of EOM.
If you suspect overheating of any component or acceleration, this information is more than ever by the way.
They are in the "Sensors" branch in the first section of the program.
Here and the temperatures of all major devices are given, and by updating several times per second, and the frequency of rotation of the fan blades, as well as the voltage values \u200b\u200bon the kernel and the CPU consumed power.
Drivers
The application shows the drivers used for all installed hardware components and gives links to their new versions on the official website.
After switching to the first branch of the "Device" section, we will see a classic task manager.
After clicking on the hardware, the window on the right will be split horizontally, the properties of the selected device are given in its lower part.
Below in the "Manufacturer" line contains a link to the page with the driver on the official resource.
How to remove the temperature on the desktop
The utility has the function of outputting information from sensors to the desktop.
At the same time, it can be edited: remove unnecessary lines with stripes and information and add missing.
- To do this, we deploy the item of the "File" menu and select "Settings".
- Click "SensorPanel" in the list of configuration parameters and put the "Show Sensor Panel" mark, after which we save the settings.
- Now, using the context menu, the window appears, you can call the panel manager to change the order of information, delete unnecessary and add missing data.
Here you can save and export settings, as well as change the background color of the window.
Reports
Through the main menu or toolbar, the "Report Wizard" is called.
Thanks to the profile, you can get a text document with any information that AIDA64 displays.
A number of templates are available to the user and the function of manual selection of interest to it, information from the branches of which must be exported to the file.
Stress test stability system
Stress tests will help diagnose equipment in AIDA64. To start one of them, we deploy the "Test" section and choose the necessary one.
Fig. 13 - result
A utility for diagnosing a monitor is also present - it will help to identify faulty (broken) pixels on the display through a number of algorithms.
Aida64. - EVEREST follower and best information utility for any computer data. It also allows you to check the stability system when working in limiting load mode and create a report actually with any data.
