This is a program that tests your CPU by running intense calculations for a set amount of time. It checks for any errors in the data and notifies you if any are found. You can rely on this program to crash or freeze if there are any issues with your system.
CPUburn 1.0 was available to download from the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available.
According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software. The program lies within System Utilities, more precisely System Optimization. The following version: 1.0 is the most frequently downloaded one by the program users. The common filename for the program's installer is CPUburn.exe. This free tool was originally produced by Michal Mienik.
From the developer:
CPU Burn-in constantly cycles FPU intensive functions for a user specified period of time. The resultant calculations are constantly checked for data integrity.
If the program detects erroneous data the user is immediately informed.
The user must rely on those programs to crash or the system to hang before a problem can be noticed.
You may want to check out more software, such as HS WinPerfect SE, Favorite Shortcuts or Lasso, which might be similar to CPUburn.