x264 Stability Test v2.06
9/15/2015
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This is the x264 bench that has been modified by members of Overclock.net (Angelotti, JackyCY, Dark_wizzie).
This test is for stress testing CPU overclocks.

Key Features:
- Ability to set how many passes you want.
- Ability to pick priority.
- Ability to change thread count.
- Logging functionality that logs up until the point of the crash.
- Self-contained package that is simple to use and does not require the user to download other programs to function.
- Removed first pass, which was useless for stress testing.


USAGE:
Don't use any exes in the test folder. The file to use is "x264 Stability Test.bat".

The more threads you choose to use, the harder the test will be. This remains true for any CPU, even those that can't use anywhere close to 16 threads. 
Changing the priority of the test is not really recommended, as it can make your computer lag like crazy for next to no gain.

In general I recommend running normal priority + 16 threads. Run it overnight as you sleep. If it's still running when you wake, consider the test passed.


LOGGING:
Logs are stored in the test folder. It should still be there even if you crashed. You can see how many loops you've passed before crashing.


CLOSING THE TEST:
Press "CTRL" and "Pause". It will ask if you wish to terminate the program. Type in the letter "Y" and press enter.




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Changelog 

v2.06
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Readme has been amended and includes more foolproof instructions.
EXE renamed.
EXE now strongly recommends 16 threads.
x264 encoder is now version 19-Aug-2015 20:52.

v2.05
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x264 version is printed by the exe itself and when someone updates their x264 exe it will show the correct version
Revised configuration and CLI
POPD instead of "cd.."
Names are defined as variables, easy to change at one place
All options listed for priority except realtime that should rather not be used
Results are generated on the fly, continuously and are not lost when test crashes due to bad OC
Results show loop start time and one can find how long it ran before a crash, equal to command line output
Crashed logs are deleted on a new start and not appended to
Parametrized options, easy to create predefined configs with shortcuts and batches using the optional parameters
Added help for parameters -h, --help
Infinity now works instead of a number of loops as well
Fixed loop counter when running infinite test
Readme has been cleaned

v2.04
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cosmetic polish of code nothing more, default values used if you hit enter when asked for config values

v1
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Changed the video file. 27.4Mbps, 1920 x 1040 (as opposed to the previous one 1920 x 800), also with high motion and high quality grain (rich details).
Changed encode settings. These settings generate a larger output file (in MB) than the source.
Updated x264 binaries to r2431