Hmm,
The prime95 seems to be one of the best testing programs out there..
Just run it for a couple of minutes and enjoy your CPU temerature skyrocketing....
This is from stress.txt in Prime's folder
Q) How long should I run the torture test?
A) I recommend running it for 24 hours. The program has been
known to fail only after several hours of operation. In most
cases though, it will fail within a few minutes on a flaky machine.
I am working on my own benchmark, really it was my extra credit assignment for school. It is kinnda short and simple, most of you would be able to run it in about 10 to 15 seconds...
The main advantage is that it is so generic, it will be possible to run it on
ANY PLATFORM
The windows version is done with a high precision timer implemented.. Mac and Unix versions are almost done.....
PM me if interested.....
Eh, the main goal is to create a first "universal" benchmark...... It will be possible to compare Unix workstation to Mac, to Windows based PC.. work is still in progress...