Stress Testing
pcA procedure used to evaluate the stability and performance of a computer system or component under extreme operational conditions.
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Stress testing involves running a computer system or a specific component at maximum capacity to observe its behavior under load. This process is important for identifying the system’s reliability and its ability to handle high computational demands, ensuring that components such as the CPU, GPU, or power supply can operate without failure under intense usage scenarios.
examples
A gaming PC equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900K processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is subjected to a 24-hour stress test using Prime95 for CPU load and FurMark for GPU load.
This is commonly used by high-performance system builders to validate thermal performance and stability before delivery to gaming enthusiasts or professional content creators.
A HP Z8 G4 workstation is subjected to 72 hours of continuous stress testing using HeavyLoad software to simulate heavy graphics rendering workloads to ensure system stability for video editing tasks.
Often performed in professional settings where reliability is crucial for tasks such as video editing or 3D rendering.