• Step One: Precise Tuning

    Before testing begins, we update your BIOS to the latest stable version, install fresh drivers, and manually configure memory profiles (XMP/EXPO) to unlock your hardware’s true potential.

  • Step Two: Torture Test

    We push your system to 100% load for two full days. Using 3DMark Steel Nomad and a 100-loop PassMark marathon, we simulate months of heavy gaming to expose any weak components immediately.

  • Step Three: Pass

    We only ship if your PC passes every single test with zero errors. Once validated, we perform a final white-glove inspection and apply our “Alexandria Verified” seal of approval.

Our Testing Process

We Don’t Just Build Them.
We Break Them.

Most retailers assemble a PC, install Windows, and box it up in 2 hours. That’s not enough time to catch "silicon lottery" losers or early component failures.

At Alexandria Customs, every single machine—whether it’s a budget starter or a flagship enthusiast build—undergoes a mandatory 48-Hour Burn-In Protocol. We force hardware failures here in our lab so they never happen on your desk.

The 48-Hour Burn-In: Why It Matters

Electronics suffer from "infant mortality"—if a component is going to fail, it usually happens within the first 48 hours of heavy load. By running your system at 100% capacity for two full days, we simulate months of standard gaming usage.

If a RAM stick is faulty, we want it to crash on us, not you.

Our Testing Weaponry

We use industry-standard synthetic benchmarks to validate stability, thermal performance, and acoustic levels.

1. GPU Stress Testing: 3DMark Steel Nomad

We push your graphics card to its absolute limit using 3DMark Steel Nomad, the modern standard for non-ray-traced cross-platform benchmarking. This heavy-duty test ensures:

  • VRAM Stability: Ensuring no artifacting or memory errors under load.
  • Thermal Throttling: Verifying the GPU maintains peak boost clocks without overheating.
  • Coil Whine Check: We manually listen for excessive coil whine during high-framerate scenes.

2. System Endurance: The "100-Loop" PassMark Marathon

While you sleep, your PC is working. We utilize PassMark PerformanceTest configured to a brutal 100-iteration continuous loop overnight.

  • What it tests: CPU integer/floating-point math, RAM read/write speeds, and storage I/O.
  • The Standard: The system must complete all 100 loops with zero errors and zero crashes. A single error resets the clock, and we swap components until it’s perfect.

Optimization & Setup

Building is only half the job. Tuning is where the performance lives.

  • BIOS & Firmware: We flash the latest stable BIOS to ensure compatibility with Ryzen 9000 / Intel 14th Gen architectures.
  • Memory Tuning: XMP (Intel) or EXPO (AMD) profiles are enabled and validated. We don't let your 6000MHz RAM run at stock 4800MHz speeds.
  • Fan Curves: We maximize airflow while minimizing noise. Your fans are tuned to ramp up only when temps spike, keeping your idle silence intact.
  • Clean Windows Install: No bloatware. No trial software. Just a fresh, activated copy of Windows with the latest chipset and GPU drivers installed.

The Result? Plug & Play Confidence.

When you unbox an Alexandria Customs PC, you aren't beta-testing hardware. You are deploying a verified weapon.

View Our Stress-Tested Builds