testing methodology?

On Mon, 4 Oct 2004 08:22:21 -0700, "JAD" <Kapasitor DeleteThis @coldmail.com>
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:never throw way receipts as some are 1 to 3 years in length. Just use
:the machine for as many things you have installed. Running unreal
:tests never guarantees 'word' won't crash, if you catch my drift.

I know, I am a packrat too for documentation but I just wanted to know
when everyone is sure their system is stable. I guess one never knows
for sure

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:"Jason Gallas" <nospam DeleteThis @nospam.com> wrote in message
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:> I was wondering how everyone tests their systems once they have them
:> fully assembled. I know a lot of you build systems all the time so
:is
:> there any hardware/software that you use for testing your components
:> before you can safely "forget" where you put the reciepts for your
:> components and forget about warrantys and exchanges?
:>
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Prime95 in Torture mode is excellent for seeing just how stable your
system is. Run it overnight.
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 > before you can safely "forget" where you put the reciepts for your
 > components and forget about warrantys and exchanges?

I keep receipts for a minimum of 3 years.
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On Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:10:29 -0700, Jason Gallas <nospam.RemoveThis@nospam.com>
wrote:

 >I was wondering how everyone tests their systems once they have them
 >fully assembled. I know a lot of you build systems all the time so is
 >there any hardware/software that you use for testing your components
 >before you can safely "forget" where you put the reciepts for your
 >components and forget about warrantys and exchanges?

I've been using the same burn in program since the 90's - it just
makes sure that the system doesn't burp during long continuous
operation.

I looked around and found something similar you might try:

<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.passmark.com/download/" target="_blank">http://www.passmark.com/download/</a>

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On Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:10:29 -0700, Jason Gallas <nospam RemoveThis @nospam.com>
wrote:

 >I was wondering how everyone tests their systems once they have them
 >fully assembled. I know a lot of you build systems all the time so is
 >there any hardware/software that you use for testing your components
 >before you can safely "forget" where you put the reciepts for your
 >components and forget about warrantys and exchanges?

see my site under comp/Testing Stability ..
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