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Before using Furmark, readers should note that this is testing software that checks for errors through assumed scenarios for your CPU and GPU. When you proceed to install Furmark, the software also warns that testing CPU and GPU may increase temperatures during usage, and if it becomes overloaded, you should shut it down immediately.
Therefore, before using Furmark, consider carefully although Furmark displays this very clearly and always warns you. If you've made the decision, proceed to install Furmark and then follow this guide to understand the possible actions when using Furmark testing.
How to Use Furmark Guide
Step 1: Upon launching Furmark software, you'll see its interface divided into two parts: CPU Burner and GPU Stress Test for CPU and GPU, respectively.
Step 2: First, check the Settings section - here, you need to pay attention to several features:
- 3D Test options: This section adjusts the features that will appear when testing CPU, GPU.
- GPU temperature alarm: This is the most crucial part as it allows you to adjust the temperature at which the GPU stops.
- Benchmark durations: The duration of the test run is how many milliseconds.
Step 3: Next is the GPU-Z tool, which functions similarly to CPU-Z software if you've used it before.
In GPU-Z, you can view the specifications of your CPU and GPU.
Includes both VGA modes if you're using a laptop with Nvidia graphics.
Also allows viewers to explore the current frequency of the GPU.
Step 4: As for the GPU Shark tool, it provides more detailed information about the GPU on your laptop.
Step 5: Lastly, the most important part, CPU Burner will allow you to run CPU tests to benchmark the CPU's performance, and then you can view the scores.
Step 6: Moving on to the next part, let's explore the GPU stress test, which includes 3 main types:
- GPU stress test: Tests the endurance level in predefined programmed scenarios.
- GPU benchmark: Tests the GPU's score but based on different resolutions.
- Custom preset: Tests the GPU's score randomly.
Step 7: As mentioned at the beginning, there's a warning when using Furmark to run this section, you'll receive system warnings about potential risks. However, don't worry too much because if the temperature gets too high, you can always shut it down.
The image below depicts the benchmark interface of Furmark when used for GPU testing.
Afterwards, the image will display the score you can achieve, and this result will be saved online for comparison with other machines.
Through this article, we've somewhat understood the purpose of using Furmark, haven't we? This may not be a concern for most computer users, but for those who like to delve into computers and hardware, knowing how to use Furmark and other computer configuration testing tools is essential nowadays.
