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new version of Prime95
Name: jam Date: February 14, 2005 at 10:11:22 Pacific OS: n/a CPU/Ram: n/a
Comment:
I ran across a modified version of Prime95 called Stress Prime 2004. It appears that it's the same program, but with a better user interface. I haven't tried it (yet), but I just downloaded it & will give it a shot later today. It might be worth a look:
http://sp2004.fre3.com/
Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @ 8 x 210MHz 512MB PC3200 Asus Ti4200 128MB WinME/WinXP Pro
Name: rmackie Date: February 14, 2005 at 11:34:11 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks Jam!
Raymond Mackie Technical Support Mgr. rmackie@microtailors.com www.microtailors.com "Custom computers and prices tailored to fit you"
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Response Number 2
Name: SkipCox Date: February 18, 2005 at 21:19:08 Pacific
Reply:
I tried it...likely the most useful program I've ever seen; not only determine overall stability but also to determine if the problem lies with the processor or memory.
Summary: I think you're expecting too much outta your RAM. Have you increased the RAM voltage? What about the CPU voltage? Have you been stress testing your settings with TOAST & Prime95...or better yet, the n...
Summary: "running as dual" do you mean they are running in dual channel mode? If so your memory bandwidth is already higher than your cpu bandwidth, and you're cool, as jam said. Actually a p4 runs slightly b...