Free Software to test hardware

Joeygates

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Hi,

(Just to emphasize, I'm looking for free software if it is available to test hardware).

I just finished installing my new system. Its a

- ASUS P5B Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard
- EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600
- Antec NeoPower NeoHE 550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply
- CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit


It looks like one of my sticks of RAM is faulty. I put one in and it works, I put the other in the same slot, it doesnt work. Lots of problems with having them both in.

In any case, I'd like to test the other parts of my PC.

If any of the exports on these boards have info on free software to do just that, as well as any other diagnostics I should do, I'm all ears.

I already have CPU-Z and am currently making a floppy for Memtest 3.3.

I've heard the rightmark tools might be good.

Should I just use NVidia's tools to test the video?

Thanks in advance.

Joe
 

dakels

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Sandra and Memtest are the most prominent and pretty reliable testers IMO. Key is to run them not just on short tests but the long burn in tests. Every time I put together a new comp I do an extensive burn in for about 12 hours or more slamming all the components for a few hours each to make sure everything is not only good on the fast check, but after heating up and working hard for a few hours.
 

Joeygates

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Hi,

Thanks for the suggestions. I've looked at Sandra but apparently you have to pay for it. I'd rather try anything that is free before I move into something I have to pay for if possible.

Err, I looked again. Apparently there is a Lite version that I don't have to pay for. Thanks again.
 

bendixG15

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I agree with dakels

Get ... memtest86.... to test that memory and the slot.

Its the standard memory tester