Computer Tests - Torture Test

A widely used "torture test" for the CPU is Prime95. The primary use for Prime95 has something to do with finding prime numbers, which may be interesting in its own right. However, you can skip all that. Once you download and install Prime95, go to the options pull-down window and there will be an option for "Torture Test". This runs forever until you close the window. It's recommended to run the test for 24 hours. I'd suggest letting it run for one hour anyway. The Readme file that comes with Prime95 acknowledges it's use as a torture test and provides suggestions for its use in that manner.

If the computer you've built passes all these tests then you can say with a measure of confidence - "It works!".

Congratulations! You've done it! You've built your own computer!

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	Parts List
	Tools
	Antistatic Wrist Strap
	Computer Case and Power Supply
	Motherboard
	Processor, CPU Cooler and Thermal Compound
	RAM - System Memory
	Video Card
	Monitor
	Keyboard and Mouse
	Floppy Drive
	Hard Drive
	CD-ROM, CD-RW
	Sound Card and Speakers
	Modem
	Install the Processor onto the Motherboard
	Install the CPU Cooler
	Install the RAM - System Memory
	Install the Motherboard into the Computer Case
	Install the Video Card
	Connect the Power Supply to the Motherboard
	Connect the PN1 and PN2 Indicators
	Ready the Monitor
	Ready the Keyboard and Mouse
	First Boot
	Install the CD-ROM, CD-RW Drive
	Install the Hard Drive and Floppy Drive
	Second Boot
	Configure the BIOS Parameter Settings
	Install the Operating System - Windows XP
	Installing the Rest of the Windows XP Operating System - GoBack
	Install a Zip Utility - Zip Central
	Install the Motherboard Chipset Drivers
	Install the Video Card Drivers
	Install the Monitor Driver
	Install DirectX
	Install the Sound Card and Speakers
	Install the Modem
	Install WCPUID
	SiSoft Sandra Benchmarks
	DirectX Diagnostics
	Stress Testing Graphics and the Futuremark 3DMark2001SE Benchmark
	Torture Test
	Install The Computer Case Fans
	Post Assembly Needs
	BIOS Flash Update

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