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    New system stress test released by CPU-ID powerMaxx

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Vistar Shook, Jan 15, 2018.

  1. Vistar Shook

    Vistar Shook Notebook Deity

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    I haven't tried it yet, so I can't comment.

    !! Please use powerMAX at your own risks !!

    powerMAX stresses your PC in such a way that it may reveal the weakness of some of the components, and cause non-reversible damage to mainboard VRMs, video card VRM, PSU, or any other component. For that reason, powerMAX has to be used at your entire responsibility and CPUID shall not be liable for any damage which may arise as a result of your use of powerMAX.


    What is (and what is not) powerMAX ?

    powerMAX is a CPU and GPU burn-in test. It is aimed to maximize the power dissipation and the temperature of these two components. There are several ways to use powerMAX :
    • CPU test : allows to check the CPU stability (in case of overclocking for example), and if the CPU cooling system does its job correctly.
    • GPU test : same, but for GPU.
    • CPU + GPU tests in the same time : maximizes the full system power consomption, and therefore ensures that the PSU can handle the peak power required by the CPU and GPU simultaneously.

    powerMAX generates no performance or stability score, and therefore is not a benchmark.

    https://www.cpuid.com/downloads/powermax/powermax_1.00_setup.exe
     
    Vistar Shook, Jan 15, 2018
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This is dumb.
     
    saturnotaku, Jan 15, 2018
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  3. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    You're welcome :) Read before and after posts.
     
    Papusan, Jan 16, 2018
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  4. Vistar Shook

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    Yeah, don't know how to delete the thread. Doesn't seem to me any different than prime or aida fpu+gpu.
     
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2018
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    Falkentyne Notebook Prophet

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    It's different than prime
    Max power draw seems to be slightly lower, but core temp differentials seem to be HIGHER than the 8k FFT prime 95 FMA3 test!
    I don't know about the 10k or 14k ranges, but I'm talking about FMA3, not AVX. AVX prime (AVX enabled, FMA3 disabled) doesn't even come close to this program.

    Someone on overclock.net said LinX ran hotter than powermax. Someone want to run LinX for me? :)

    Not running the GPU test. No, no and no.
     
    Falkentyne, Jan 17, 2018
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