powerMAX

by CPUID, Inc.v1.00

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

powerMAX is a CPU and GPU burn-in test. It is aimed to maximize the power dissipation and the temperature of these two components.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id CPUID.powerMAX --exact --version 1.00

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for powerMAX

powerMAX uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (neutral)

powermax_1.00_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for powerMAX →

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Installers · v1.00

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	EXE Inno Setup	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for powerMAX.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install powerMAX on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id CPUID.powerMAX --exact --version 1.00. winget downloads the installer from CPUID, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install powerMAX silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id CPUID.powerMAX --exact 1.00 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for powerMAX?

powerMAX uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: powermax_1.00_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall powerMAX via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id CPUID.powerMAX --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from powerMAX's Apps & Features entry.

Is powerMAX free?

powerMAX is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/powermax.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does powerMAX work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls powerMAX directly from the publisher.

How do I keep powerMAX up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id CPUID.powerMAX --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of powerMAX from microsoft/winget-pkgs.