How Long Should I Run OCCT For?

[BigDay]

Over the last few weeks, I have found OCCT with error check enabled to be very helpful in finding a stable overclock for gameplay, however, I'd like some input on test settings, specifically testing duration and safety

 

I've been stress testing my ASUS Radeon 7950 HD with the following test settings:

 

• Duration = 30 minutes
• Idle periods = 0 at beg., 0 at end
• DirectX version = DirectX11
• Resolution = 1920x1080
• Full screen = Enabled
• Error check = Enabled
• Shader complexity = 7
• Memory used = Unchecked
• FPS limit = 120 fps

Question #1:

 

After you've found your relative core and memory "maxes" using tests of shorter duration, how long do you like to run the final tests in OCCT (with error check enabled) to make sure that things are truly stable during game play?

 

Note: I think that 30 minutes in duration should be the minimum for final testing.

 

Question #2:

 

Using OCCT with error check enabled and with my settings listed above, how long in duration do you think I can safely run OCCT GPU stress testing?

 

Thank you!

 

[FloRolf]

didnt even know OCCT had a tool for GPU testing

 

but i would actually test the GPU with Heaven or Valley and let it run for a couple hours and look out for artifacts!

Usually when the OC isnt stable or something, you will find artifacts or crashes really soon though so 30mins is usually enough.

[BigDay]

didnt even know OCCT had a tool for GPU testing

 

but i would actually test the GPU with Heaven or Valley and let it run for a couple hours and look out for artifacts!

Usually when the OC isnt stable or something, you will find artifacts or crashes really soon though so 30mins is usually enough.

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

I've used both of those tools before I used OCCT and they did not provide me with an accurate assessment of a stable overclock during game play. I'm using OCCT with error check enabled because I've found it to be superior in providing me with accurate assessments. There are errors that will occur in Heaven or Valley that you'll not be able to see, which may make your OC unstable during game play.

 

OCCT with error check is a great tool.

 

I will however use Heaven or Valley to assess and compare my benchmark score to my stable overclock score.