BurnInTest Professional User Reviews
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"GREAT unrivaled product that the IT Professional can't live without"
Version: BurnInTest Professional 4.0
Pros
After using this tool's 'lite' version that came with my Intel brand motherboard very successfully in my computer business to track down a system freeze problem on a new system build, I can't recommend it highly enough. Not to knock Memtest, as I recommend it as well, but BurnInTest helped me test and finally eliminate the memory problem I had. Memtest never found an error (or caused a freeze). After speaking with the memory manufacturer, it turned out to be a voltage that the Intel board set too low by default. Before using this tool, the problem was so random. But with it, I was able to 'bring out' the problem much more quickly - and cause the computer to eventually freeze.
Yes, you do generally need some technical 'trial-and-error' experience to track down the problem, but this tool has the power to get you there. It tests not only memory, but CPU, 2D graphics, 3D graphics, CD drives, floppy, serial ports, USB ports, and much more.
Also, this is the ONLY tool I've found that has the ability to test 'Physical Address Extensions' (or memory beyond 4GB for servers and etc.). This is a huge plus for testing mission-critical data servers - and should be the tool of choice for IT Professionals. It even creates some very professional looking reports you can hand to clients to 'prove' your testing of their systems if desired.
50 dollars is a STEAL for all this functionality - as we've paid much more for 'professional diagnostic programs'. The problem with most of the 'dos-based' tools - is that most only test one area (memory) - or if they test more, they're not testing realistic today's standard which is running in a graphical environment (in Windows or even Linux X).
Again, this isn't the only tool to use - Memtest and etc. have their place too - but I wouldn't be without it. And it makes me feel confident that the systems I build can handle the stress of today's 3-D games, video editing, or whatever other cutting-edge task the user wants to throw at it.
Cons
It doesn't fix breakfast for me? Seriously, only very minor complaint I can think of is they could automatically move the emergency 'STOP TEST' button below all the other test windows so that it's visible when you start the tests. It's easy enough to move this yourself once they start though. Sames goes for the status window too - as the layout might be tweaked a little to show this information without being covered by the test windows. Easy enough to work around as well. Just click on it's status window and move it a bit if your screen is large enough. I mainly just want to see the time elapsed and errors - so I move the window to where just this information is visible.
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"Not reliable!!"
Version: BurnInTest Professional 4.0
Pros
I don't found it reliable!
Cons
Because it does not give proper feedback. I think RAM testing should be performed in DOS mode(e.i before loding graphical mode)*.
it just give the divices input and checks for the output.
e.g to test floppy dirive you need a floppy disk and if your floppy disk is problematic it will report your floppy dive is problematic!!
*you can use memtest86 for testing your ram.
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"Doesnt offer help"
Version: BurnInTest Professional 4.0
Pros
This program does run the computer through its tests. I think its good to find errors, especially good if you ahve a problem with your computer and you want to find out where the problems coming from
Cons
Doesnt give you an analysis after the test, which leaves you saying "why did i do it then?" for some users
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