FurMark is a useful utility that allows you to stress test video cards compatible with the OpenGL API.
In the settings you can set the screen resolution, activate windowed or full-screen mode and adjust anti-aliasing, as well as specify the test time. For overclockers, the burn-in test mode (burn-in test) will be useful, with which you can check the stability of the graphics card and the capabilities of the cooling system (for example, during overclocking). The test result can be published on the official website of the developer to be entered into the results database.
To check the graphics adapter and not damage it, you need to know the main functions of the utility and configure it correctly. Open the program and carefully study its tools:
1.Signal about overheating. This section contains the maximum temperature for the test and the period between measurements. The recommended setting is 80 degrees. If the graphics adapter goes beyond this limit, then most likely it is unstable due to old thermal paste or poor cooling. 2.Full Screen. Here you can configure full-screen mode or minimize the stress tester window. 3.Temperature Log. Check this box if you would like to monitor temperature changes during analysis. 4.Resolution. In this column, you adjust the screen resolution to check how the video card will function with it. 5.Anti-aliasing. This window specifies antialiasing settings. 6.Active Cam. Check the box here so that the webcam does not turn off. 7.Active background. Please indicate if you would like to work on the computer while the analysis is being carried out. 8.Post-processing. Allows you to change image parameters during the test. 9.Heavy Mode. Makes it possible to set an unlimited period of analysis until you stop it. 10.GPU Stress Test (Extreme Load Test). Use the button if you want to test your video card under the most severe conditions. Here it is important to monitor the process and immediately interrupt in case of critical indicators so that the board does not burn out. 11.Performance Test. Responsible for general testing of adapter status and configuration. 12.Burn-in benchmark 1920×1080 15 min. Within 15 minutes, checks burn-in parameters while working with a high-resolution monitor. 13.Benchmark Preset. Allows you to conduct a test in a specific screen extension.At the bottom of the interface you can select the type of information tracking. Using the options GPU-Shark (assess the current state of the video card) and GPU-Z (basic information about the adapter). The Results section presents the testing results of other users. You can compare them with your own indicators to understand how well your video card performs.
Furmark really helps the user to learn about the capabilities of the video card and get all the necessary information about it. Other benefits: