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Info about how to interpret the stress tests

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Paul

03 Feb, 2013 01:12 AM

Where can I find more about how to interpret the stress test?

1. Support Staff 1 Posted by John on 19 Feb, 2013 06:24 AM

   

   Paul,

   Thank you for your message, and sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I've posted a brief knowledge base article that should help you interpret stress test results. You can read it here:

   http://support.primatelabs.com/kb/geekbench/geekbench-2-stress-test

   Let me know if you have any other questions that the article doesn't answer and I'd be happy to help out.

   Best,
   John

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2. 2 Posted by Sam on 22 Apr, 2013 07:26 PM

   

   Hi, can the stress test harm your computer in anyway? And how long are you supposed to run it for? I left mine on over night, and it ran straight for 7 hours......Is that bad? I thought it would stop eventually.

   Thanks.

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3. Support Staff 3 Posted by John on 23 Apr, 2013 04:51 AM

   

   Sam,

   Thank you for your message. Stress tests shouldn't harm your computer, but they may uncover existing problems with your computer. Generally we recommend running the stress tests for 2 to 4 hours. In our experience that will uncover most issues.

   Let me know if you have any other questions and I'd be happy to help out.

   Best,
   John

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4. 4 Posted by Sam on 23 Apr, 2013 04:55 AM

   

   Thanks for the reply. So 7 hours was not bad to run the test then, right?

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5. Support Staff 5 Posted by John on 23 Apr, 2013 04:57 AM

   

   Not at all! Running the test for longer than the recommended time just means you can be more confident about the results. It won't harm your computer.

   Best,
   John

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6. John closed this discussion on 20 Jul, 2013 05:47 AM.