New system for XMas - What software will I need to check its running smoothly...

BoroRob_UK · 9 Dec 2009 at 12:24

Hi All,

Im getting an i7 system for xmas with solid state hard drive the works.

Would someone be so kind as to provide me with links to software I will need to check its all running as it should be?

I will need to check all temperatures are as they should be and also check my hardware is performing as it should be..

Thanks Guys,

Rob.

BigBruiserAl · 9 Dec 2009 at 13:07

Real temp
CPUZ
Msi afterburner
Memtest

Should more then ample to check up things

BoroRob_UK · 9 Dec 2009 at 13:14

Please can you say what each program does... ? :rolleyes:

Never heard of msi afterburner? is that not specific to MSI motherboards?

reflux · 9 Dec 2009 at 13:15

BoroRob_UK said:
Please can you say what each program does... ?

You could just Google them...... no need for the rolleyes is there?

Realtemp = cpu temp monitoring
CPU-Z = cpu status and information tool
msi afterburner = graphics card overclocking and monitoring tool
memtest = memory tester

BoroRob_UK · 9 Dec 2009 at 13:18

The rolleyes to me looked like the expression of a green man in yonder.. Can someone please just say what each do.. In like a sentence. For myself, and other peoples reference.

Thankyouplease!

EDIT
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Oh, you did.

reflux · 9 Dec 2009 at 13:25

Yeah, I would also recommend Prime95 (stress testing tool) and GPU-Z (the graphics card equivalent of CPU-Z).

When you get the system, don't take any notice of what Windows tells you the CPU speed is; always use CPU-Z as Windows doesn't recognise overclocking or power saving features.

BoroRob_UK · 9 Dec 2009 at 13:32

What about an SSD benchmarking app? I think HDD Tune was one I saw a screenie of?!