I am quite offended that after asking for advice you still will not take it! It does not matter in the slightest how long youleave it testing. If you get past the first minute then there is no risk until you turn it on again. My cpu was fried when I turned on after running for two days.
If you were taking this seriously you would not risk this. If you are not banking on RMAing the card if you "test it" and then break it you would not be considering this. What is a few pounds or dollars compared to the cost of a radeon 9700?
I know I am not winning you over here. I think I over stayed my welcome already.
At the end of the day I wish I never offered my advice now that I see you think you know better. I am just sorry I cant take it back.
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