A computer is a considerable number of components, due to the coordinated work of which the system works correctly. But it happens that some element from this circuit ceases normal functioning, as a result of which the device may fail or cease to function at full capacity. In such cases or as prophylaxis, it is recommended to use special computer testing programs. It is about this category of software that will be discussed in today's article.
Dactris benchmarks
An excellent program for testing a computer for a malfunction. Its distinguishing feature is that it tests each element separately. You can scan the hard drive, video card, processor or RAM, and then familiarize yourself with the findings in a well-written report. By the way, previously all information will appear on the screen, and the report is a saved copy of the test results.
If we talk about additional options, the inherent advantage is that on the main screen of the application, selecting any component, you will receive detailed information about its technical characteristics. And there is also a special test called complex. Its essence lies in testing the device in several stages. As a result, reliable information with minimal error will be displayed on the screen.
Only one of the drawbacks can be noted - this computer testing program is distributed under a paid license, for everyone there is a trial version that can be downloaded and installed for free.
Prime 95
If you don’t need to use a heavyweight program with a huge number of options, then Prime 95 is perfect for you. Of course, it’s more accurate to say that it is for those users who need a program to test the performance of your computer and processor. With it, you can understand how relevant your computer is in modern realities, but the main hobby of the software is still testing the central processor. The program even has a special stress test.
The program interface is quite simple. There is an area in which information about the scan in real time is displayed, and there is an area where a report is compiled that describes in detail all the nuances of the scan. All you need to do is set the necessary parameters and wait for the results.
Victoria
We have already reviewed the computer testing program, which has an impressive set of options, now let's move on to more lightweight applications. One such is Victoria. This program is sharpened exclusively for working with a hard disk. But its functionality will be able to amaze many: checking the surface of the drive, conducting an in-depth analysis of the device, testing the surface, working with damaged sectors, reading a passport and much more.
Now let's move on to the shortcomings, and the program also has enough of them. Firstly, for many it will be a decisive factor that Victoria is not translated into Russian. Secondly, its interface is so inconvenient and confusing that an unprepared user is simply lost in it. And thirdly, the test results , according to many users, are often inaccurate. But despite this, you can independently test the application on your computer, as it is distributed free of charge on the Internet.
AIDA64
This is not to say that AIDA64 is a computer testing program, on the contrary, the developers themselves position it as an application that can display detailed information about all the equipment of the computer, as well as the operating system, and the diagnostic tools are more relative than basic. But despite this, the AIDA64 application performs an excellent computer test. Of course, the tools are not as impressive as some of the other representatives of this category of software, but you can easily analyze the disk, monitor, processors, as well as the cache and RAM.
Conclusion
So we got acquainted with four programs with which you can test your computer. To summarize, Dacris Benchmarks will undoubtedly be a favorite, but you should be aware that the program is paid, and its functionality is so huge that an ordinary user is unlikely to use all the features.