ontoptherock Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 i was just wondering if anyone overclocks using a linux distro only, no windows. i currently dual boot right now with my laptop but find my self never booting into xp and i use ubuntu as my main OS. And with my new build coming up i will be switching over to linux for good. So i was wondering if there were any programs you guys use in linux or ubuntu to use for benchmarking to make sure you have a good overclock. what do you use to make sure you have a stable system boot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeseMan42 Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 I don't know of any real benchmark programs for linux, but Folding @ Home is good to stress the CPU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontoptherock Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 I don't know of any real benchmark programs for linux, but Folding @ Home is good to stress the CPU. i'm kind of new to overclocking but folding@home will run on linux then i take it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdy284 Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHippi Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 Apparently they have a version of Prime95 for linux here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontoptherock Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 So from what i understand correct me if i am wrong, folding@home is a research that is going on but you guys use it mostly because it is CPU intensive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdy284 Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 So from what i understand correct me if i am wrong, folding@home is a research that is going on but you guys use it mostly because it is CPU intensive i use it for the research. He was mainly saying there aren't a lot of stress tests for linux, so you COULD use F@H if you wanted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontoptherock Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 oh ok, i actually decided to run it on my ps3 today, since i am leaving for work here soon, i thought what the heck why not contribute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NearlyEpic Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 I use linux to get suicide screenshots that windows won't even boot on. :3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 I use linux to get suicide screenshots that windows won't even boot on. :3 Well thought. Do you run CPU-z in Wine, or what? Also I suggest against using F@H for stress testing. It is not meant for that. It will make you download work units, you will scrap them, and Stanford servers will wait for the results for no reason. Prime95 is your best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontoptherock Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 CPU-z doesnt work in wine. it opens up but doesnt give you any of the information. i actually use a program called cpu-g, not as informative as cpu-z but gives you the basics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeseMan42 Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Well thought. Do you run CPU-z in Wine, or what? Also I suggest against using F@H for stress testing. It is not meant for that. It will make you download work units, you will scrap them, and Stanford servers will wait for the results for no reason. Prime95 is your best bet. I was unaware that they had Prime95 for Linux. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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