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    CPU Diagnostic Tools

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jsailorca2002, Jun 22, 2010.

  1. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    What diagnostic software tool(s) do you use to a new/used laptop to make sure that the CPU of the laptop is working properly and not borderline defective?
     
    jsailorca2002, Jun 22, 2010
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    intel burn-in, prime 95 (one thread per core), built-in system diagnostics, for starters
     
    woofer00, Jun 22, 2010
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    TevashSzat Notebook Deity

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    Also, use HWMonitor to check the CPU temps.
     
    TevashSzat, Jun 22, 2010
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    G73Guy Notebook Consultant

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    CPU-Z to confirm you even have the CPU you think you do. wPrime would be better to tell if really working up to speed than IBT. If others get much better scores you might have issue with the two previous mentioned. Those are good to run all are good to run as they each give a snap shot.

    Why are you worried?
     
    G73Guy, Jun 23, 2010
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  5. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Not worried but just wanna make sure the laptop is how it should perform.
     
    jsailorca2002, Jun 23, 2010
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