How to burn-in or stress test the iBook's CPU and memory?

C

Chatbox

Guest
I'd like to stress test the processor and the extra stick of ram that I bought for my iBook.

In the PC world, I'd use Prime95 and memtest (bootable CD) to test the CPU and memory.

What apps do I use for an iBook?
 
OP
I

IChing

Guest
xbench is a shareware, that gives video, cpu, hard drive specs. I just got 1gig for my pb15 133 al and tested my puppy before and after. Is this what your'e looking for? http://www.xbench.com/
 
OP
C

Chatbox

Guest
Nah, it's not benchmarking software that I want.
Basically, I'm looking for software that can scan/test the memory for bit errors, and another piece of software to test CPU stablility/consistancy under stress/load.
 
OP
I

IChing

Guest
As noted on the site;

"I only tried your product out this afternoon for the first time. I'm really impressed. I heard some buzz about it on versiontracker and some of the tech sites, but thought it was "only" a bench mark utility.





I had no idea until I downloaded it and watched it run that it was a tool for diagnosing specific problem areas in performance. I assumed that it would only output a single number - like an overall performance rating. Then to see that one can use it to compare to other user's systems: very comprehensive."

but they do have memtest for mac. http://www.memtestosx.org/
for the os x system. prime95 is not avaliable yet.

I would suggest you benchmark also before adding memory or stressing your system.
 
Joined
Mar 9, 2004
Messages
9,065
Reaction score
331
Points
83
Location
Munich
Your Mac's Specs
Aluminium Macbook 2.4 Ghz 4GB RAM, SSD 24" Samsung Display, iPhone 4, iPad 2
Or you can use the included apple hardware test for memory & disk errors...

It's included on the installation cd's.
 

Shop Amazon


Shop for your Apple, Mac, iPhone and other computer products on Amazon.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.
Top