The previous article describes some useful programs for discovering complete information on your computer hardware.
In this article I wanted to separate some tools and software that can be used by expert users or even normal users who want to try because, apart from the complex topic of cpu overclocking (increase in processor power), for the rest it is useful checks even just out of curiosity.
To test the hardware and put your computer under stress in general, the best software is HeavyLoad, a free tool that stresses all the hardware resources of the pc (such as CPU, RAM, hardisk, network, operating system, etc.) .
To test the PC, HeavyLoad writes large text files which it saves in the temporary files folder.
After completing the various tests, the computer will have to be restarted.
If the program for one reason or another "crashes" the text files will be manually deleted from the temp folder.
For Laptops, the Notebook Hardware Control tool is very useful for managing the fans and saving the battery, energy and heat covered in another chapter.
Cpu-Z measures the power of the CPU, that is the processor plus a series of important information on RAM, (including cache and latency) and the motherboard (possible overclocking, ram speed, model and processor characteristics).
Among the programs control temperature and heat of the computer hardware, SpeedFan, for example, allows you to observe the main PC temperatures: processor (cpu), Hard Disk and System; Everest also does it but Speedfan gives, in addition the possibility to change the speed of the fans according to the needs. (to change the speed of the fans, SpeedFan must be configured and does not work with all computers. You need to spend a couple of minutes reading the instructions, otherwise you will get little or nothing).
To perform RAM memory tests The best program ever is GoldMemory.
The initial test lasts about 1 hour and it is important to find out if the responsibility for RAM in case the computer crashes suddenly.
GoldMemory is free for 30 days, then it becomes paid so to find a worthy replacement that is free and free we look at MemTest 86+ which does practically the same things.
On another article the tips to optimize the Ram memory
S&M is the best program to check the stability of the system .
It is mainly used to test the CPU, both for errors (for example in case of overclocking), and to see in a few minutes if the heatsink can keep the heat under control.
It performs various tests, both of memory and CPU, and manages to detect errors in a relatively short time.
After the benchmarking and the hardware tests we can start the overclocking topic ( increase of processor power and speed ) of the processors citing the best programs in this field and referring to Programmifree the detailed guide of how to move to perform an overclock .
On another post is reported Game Booster, which allows you to automatically configure the PC hardware to optimize the fluidity and graphics of video games even on less powerful PCs.
CrystalCPUID is used to overclock the processor and is the best program around, because it allows (from Windows) to unlock several things directly from Windows, including the multiplier (usually modifiable downwards).
Warning: it is a very powerful program which if used incorrectly can cause system death.
RivaTuner is used to overclock ATI and nVidia video cards .
This time it is a fairly simple program, you can vary both the frequency of the Core of the video card, and of the memory, separately, in addition to a significant series of parameters (open GL, Direct Draw, monitor frequency, and more).
Also for Rivatuner you have to be very careful as the power is remarkable and in case of incorrect use it can cause damage to both the monitor and the video card.
Similar to RivaTuner, but more focused on changing monitor frequencies is PowerStrip.
On another article the information to quickly update the drivers.
On another page the discussion continues with 10 tools to optimize the PC hardware.
In this article I wanted to separate some tools and software that can be used by expert users or even normal users who want to try because, apart from the complex topic of cpu overclocking (increase in processor power), for the rest it is useful checks even just out of curiosity.
To test the hardware and put your computer under stress in general, the best software is HeavyLoad, a free tool that stresses all the hardware resources of the pc (such as CPU, RAM, hardisk, network, operating system, etc.) .
To test the PC, HeavyLoad writes large text files which it saves in the temporary files folder.
After completing the various tests, the computer will have to be restarted.
If the program for one reason or another "crashes" the text files will be manually deleted from the temp folder.
For Laptops, the Notebook Hardware Control tool is very useful for managing the fans and saving the battery, energy and heat covered in another chapter.
Cpu-Z measures the power of the CPU, that is the processor plus a series of important information on RAM, (including cache and latency) and the motherboard (possible overclocking, ram speed, model and processor characteristics).
Among the programs control temperature and heat of the computer hardware, SpeedFan, for example, allows you to observe the main PC temperatures: processor (cpu), Hard Disk and System; Everest also does it but Speedfan gives, in addition the possibility to change the speed of the fans according to the needs. (to change the speed of the fans, SpeedFan must be configured and does not work with all computers. You need to spend a couple of minutes reading the instructions, otherwise you will get little or nothing).
To perform RAM memory tests The best program ever is GoldMemory. The initial test lasts about 1 hour and it is important to find out if the responsibility for RAM in case the computer crashes suddenly.
GoldMemory is free for 30 days, then it becomes paid so to find a worthy replacement that is free and free we look at MemTest 86+ which does practically the same things.
On another article the tips to optimize the Ram memory
S&M is the best program to check the stability of the system .
It is mainly used to test the CPU, both for errors (for example in case of overclocking), and to see in a few minutes if the heatsink can keep the heat under control.
It performs various tests, both of memory and CPU, and manages to detect errors in a relatively short time.
After the benchmarking and the hardware tests we can start the overclocking topic ( increase of processor power and speed ) of the processors citing the best programs in this field and referring to Programmifree the detailed guide of how to move to perform an overclock .
On another post is reported Game Booster, which allows you to automatically configure the PC hardware to optimize the fluidity and graphics of video games even on less powerful PCs.
CrystalCPUID is used to overclock the processor and is the best program around, because it allows (from Windows) to unlock several things directly from Windows, including the multiplier (usually modifiable downwards).
Warning: it is a very powerful program which if used incorrectly can cause system death.
RivaTuner is used to overclock ATI and nVidia video cards .
This time it is a fairly simple program, you can vary both the frequency of the Core of the video card, and of the memory, separately, in addition to a significant series of parameters (open GL, Direct Draw, monitor frequency, and more).
Also for Rivatuner you have to be very careful as the power is remarkable and in case of incorrect use it can cause damage to both the monitor and the video card.
Similar to RivaTuner, but more focused on changing monitor frequencies is PowerStrip.
On another article the information to quickly update the drivers.
On another page the discussion continues with 10 tools to optimize the PC hardware.
