Prime95 is commonly used (by overclockers), for stress testing computers
But anyone can use this program to check computer stability.
Make sure you have a current backup, which can be accessed even if Windows won't boot.
If your computer is unstable, this program will trigger that instability.
Prime 95 download link
To use Prime95 for stress testing
Extract the contents of the .zip file to a folder on your desktop.
Double click Prime95.exe to run the program.
When asked, choose: Just Stress Testing, then click: OK
This will start the "stress testing".
To stop the program, just click on Test > Stop at the top left corner.
Then, right click and choose: "exit" from the tray icon.
Prime95 stresses the CPU, RAM, power supply, and cooling.
Until you know how your computer will respond, leave Prime95 set to the defaults.
Prime95 will generate a lot of heat in your system.
Use a "real-time" program like HWInfo or AIDA64, to monitor your temperatures.
Choosing: Small FFT's, (before clicking OK), puts the "most" stress on your computer.
Ideally, Prime95 will not crash, and you will know your computer is stable.
Sometimes, Prime95 will crash, and you may experience corrupted Windows files.
Make sure you have a current backup, which can be accessed even when Windows won't boot.
Prime95, running
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My Computers
System One System Two
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- OS
- Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26100.1882 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦24H2
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Motherboard
- Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 4702)
- Memory
- G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell U3011 30"
- Screen Resolution
- 2560 x 1600
- Hard Drives
- 2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
- PSU
- PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
- Case
- Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
- Cooling
- CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
- Keyboard
- Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
- Mouse
- Logitech Optical M-100
- Internet Speed
- 300/300
- Browser
- Firefox (latest)
- Antivirus
- Bitdefender Internet Security
- Other Info
- Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
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- Operating System
- Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Built by Ghot® (not in use)
- CPU
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
- Motherboard
- ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
- Memory
- TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
- Graphics card(s)
- EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
- Screen Resolution
- up to 2048 x 1536
- Hard Drives
- WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
- PSU
- PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
- Case
- Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
- Cooling
- ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
- Mouse
- Logitech Optical M-BT96a
- Keyboard
- Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
- Internet Speed
- 300/300
- Browser
- Firefox 3.x ??
- Antivirus
- Symantec (Norton)
- Other Info
- Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?
