Video Card - Stress Test with Furmark

How to Stress Test a Video Card with Furmark​


1. Download Furmark from the link below.
FurMark: VGA Stress Test, Graphics Card and GPU Stability Test, Burn-in Test, OpenGL Benchmark and GPU Temperature | oZone3D.Net
2. Run the .exe file, and follow the installer choosing the default values. When done, start Furmark.

3. Select your resolution from the drop-down menu, and enable the following:

  • Burn-in
  • Xtreme burn-in
  • Post FX
settings.PNG
4. Click "Settings", and select "Log GPU temperature". Press OK when done.
log gpu temp.PNG
5. Press "BURN-IN test", and the test will start.

6. Watch for artifacts on the screen, and keep an eye on the temperature log. If you see artifacts, or the temperature levels out, stop the test.














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I wonder if perhaps the new card is defective. Before sending it back for a refund, though, make sure it is seated properly and has sufficient power.
 

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Well, it worked perfectly for 3 months, so I don't think it had seating or power supply problems...
 

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You may try putting your old card back in, see if the artifacts occur there too.
 

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I already did, and they didn't. Although the test could perform only with 7 FPS - so there was no much possibilities for the artifacts to appear... :)
 

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Well you may try RMAing the video card. The worst that can happen is that they return the card to you without any changes, and all you lose is the price of shipping.

It's up to you. :)
 

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Hello Jonathan_King!

Really nice tutorial! Now that FurMark 1.9.0 is out, is there a particular reason to use 1.8.2, or just an outdated download link?

Thanks a lot!

Richard

EDIT: Hmmm. There is quite a difference in the GUI between the two! Just downloading the old one now!
 

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Hi Richard,

It will require taking new screenshots; that's a project for another day. Thanks for the information!
 

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Hi, can you update the OP with the new version of Furmark? The layout of the application has changed, new buttons, new check boxes. I'm also noticing GPU-Z in the new version. I don't remember if it was included in the previous one. Forgive me if such a thread already exists. I just stumbled upon this thread when trying to learn how to OC my video card, which I've honestly never tried to do before.
 

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Hello Josh,

The tutorial has been updated. Thanks for the input!
 

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Hi,

I've run Furmark with the above preferences. It looked all fuzzy (see the attached pic). Should it look like this?
 

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Hello Novbert,

If you look in the upper-left corner, you'll see your FPS is pretty low. Try running at a lower resolution, or running a less intensive test.
 

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Hi Jonathan,

I am having a similar experiance with FurMark as Novbert appeared to have had and I am wondering what FPS should I be aiming for when running the test?

Really appreciate the help.
 

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Hi Robert,

A good FPS without the Xtreme burn-in test selected would be around 30 FPS. If you are running the Xtreme burn-in, expect a frame rate of around 15 or so, depending on your video card.
 

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Thanks for the quick reply Jonathan,

I have a Radeon HD 6850 graphics card that I purchased and installed last week.

Here is a screen shot of FurMark with XtremeBurn-in. FPS are averaging at 13 after 15 minutes.

XtremeBurn-in.jpg

Here is a screen shot of Furmark with just Burn-in. FPS are averaging at 25 after 15 minutes.

Burn-in.jpg

As you can see both shots are quite distorted, is this a good indication that the graphics card is faulty and should be returned?

Again really appreciate the help. :D
 

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To be honest, both screenshots seem quite normal. Here are screenshots I just took of Furmark running on my GTX480:

Burn-in:

Capture.jpg

Xtreme Burn-in:

xtreme.jpg

I don't see any distortion, and your frame rates are within the range, so I wouldn't worry about anything. :)
 

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I have posted a reply in your BSOD thread.
 

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Hi there,

Here is my last test with Furmark 1.9.1:

furmarktestendsuccesful.jpg


Can you please tell me if you see something wrong in it.

Thank you in advance
 

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Hello myzrael,

I don't see any artifacts or anything. It is poor quality in the middle, but I'd think that's related more to the amount of strain you're putting on the card vs. how powerful the card is.
 

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Hello,

I checked your screenshots with mine and i think i have a problem.. it differs a lot

Could this be the problem for the bsods i am experiencing ?

The bsod thread is here
 

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