Author: andy pettinger
Date: 00:58:06 07/13/03
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On July 12, 2003 at 15:07:12, Aaron Gordon wrote: >It's really up to you. If there is a Prime95 error there is definitely something >wrong. If the system is still stable enough for you then don't worry about it >(but future problems/crashing could happen). Since Prime95 hits the memory a >little bit be sure to check your ram with memtest86 @ www.memtest86.com > >Generally non-overclocked (and cpus that aren't overheating) computers that have >prime95 errors usually end up having bad ram. Sometimes its a motherboard >problem (chipset may be getting too hot, failing, or similar fun stuff). Yes , you're right Aaron , a Prime95 error means the system is not 100% stable. My overclocked system is ok temperature wise etc and passes memtest86 , just a increase of 0.025v is enough to make it Prime95 "stable". My question was to see if anyone had experienced any anomalies with their chess programs (deteriorated playing strength etc). Running the "Marathon tactics" etc i have been unable to detect any differences between the "stable" and "unstable" system. Andy
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