The need to check this or that component of the computer system can arise for various reasons. Some people just want to check the stability of the iron, others are looking for the cause of the failure of the device or achieve maximum performance. To do this, you need a program to test your computer.
Computer test for performance online
Equipment testing should always begin with the collection of information about it. If you do not know exactly which components are installed, what software is used, it will be more difficult for you to perform a computer performance test. These parameters can say that to fix a problem you just need to change the mode of operation( often happens in laptops) or update the driver.
You do not need to download utilities for data collection, at the first stage you can check online. For this, the ma-config.com service is well suited, which can also conduct diagnostics of the remote computer. To run the tester, you must first download and install the add-on for the browser. On the functionality this online service is similar to the popular SiSoft Sandra. In the report you will be provided with complete data:
- about the manufacturer and model of the motherboard;
- type of chipset;
- the amount of RAM, its operating frequency;
- processor model;
- BIOS data;
- about USB bus, connected peripherals.
Also check the performance of your computer on the network, for example, bandwidth. To do this, go to the site speedtest.net, click on the button Begin Test on the site and the service will give you data on the speed of uploading data to the network and downloads. This is one of the easiest ways to check the "honesty" of the provider, whether it cuts you speed. It must match the results of the test with the data of your Internet service package.
How to test a computer for operation
When a computer has hardware errors, a person experiences a "blue screen of death" malfunction, spontaneous reboots, hangs and "braking" the system. Sometimes this condition causes the virus and should be thoroughly tested for threats, but in the worst case it is due to hardware failures. First, find out which part is causing the problem, then determine what caused this behavior.
Testing RAM
Breakdowns from this part of the computer are extremely rare, but with "overclocking" the system still happens that they burn out. You can test the RAM with Memtest + 86.Testing Scheme:
- Download the utility.
- Create bootable USB flash drive.
- Run the program from the USB flash drive and check the RAM.
- The test will last indefinitely. If after several runs the errors are not detected, then the RAM is working properly.
How to test the video card
More often the desire to test the video adapter arises when you need to know its maximum power. This is necessary to increase its performance beyond the factory settings in case of insufficient resources for new games. Sometimes such "dispersal" leads to breakdown, but it already remains on the conscience of the owner. If you are buying a used part, then it's worth to know how to check the video card. This will avoid buying fakes, which are very many. In addition, the test will help to identify hidden failures at the chip level during operation.
To test the video card in a load state, FurMark fits well. It supports all modern operating systems, adapter models, provides the most complete data on all parameters. To get started, you should download and install the utility itself, after launching the window will open, in which you should perform the following:
- By pressing the CPU-Z button, you can get the full data on the video card: the release date, the frequency of operation, the amount of video memory, and the operating model.
- The Sensors tab displays the load and temperature of the device at the moment - these are the indicators in idle time.
- To test the adapter, click the Burn in Test button and then Go.
- A graph will appear with the temperature data, and the hairy bagel will spin on the main screen.
- The minimum for evaluating the health of the card should be 15 minutes. In the absence of freezes, reboot, we can assume that the test is passed.
- Note the temperature, it should not be above 80 degrees Celsius. If the figure is higher, there is a possibility that the part will behave unstably and at some point may burn out. The problem is either in bad cooling of the fans, or in the wrong operation of the chipsets.
CPU stress test
To run a CPU performance test, you can use the CPU Tester Pro program. This program helps to test not only the CPU, but also other system details. It is used for checking at home and in commercial organizations. The program contains several modules that check the CPU, cache, memory, chipset.
The computer stress test creates a lot of stress. This is done to check the extreme stability of parts and the detection of defective fragments. The program can run the test for 6 hours, if the system survives all tests, then during normal use, failures are simply eliminated. Before you test a computer with this method, think about whether you really need it. Stress loading is not normal for any processor and can lead to its failure.
How to test the hard disk
Another important part of the computer system is a hard disk or HDD.When it breaks, no utilities will particularly help, because it will not be possible to simply run the "machine".Typically, programs are used to help when you need to test a used part or identify possible causes of an operating system failure. The most popular at the moment is the utility Victoria HDD.After starting the program, you need:
- If you have more than one hard drive, select the one in the right window that you want to test.
- First check the SMART status in the second tab of the top menu. Press the button Get SMART.The results should be GOOD.The temperature of the hard disk should not be more than 40 degrees.
- Next, select the Tests tab. In the right part of the screen, select the "read" item, under it mark the ignore and press the START button.
- The program has rectangles of different colors. There should not be any reds, there may be 5-10 orange ones, but the less of them, the better. It is better if all sectors are gray.
After you can test the computer for the presence of broken sectors, you can start their replacement, restore or erase. This will ensure more stable operation of the system. To do this, select the necessary action instead of the item Ignore:
- restore - restore, does not always work, success is not guaranteed;
- erase - erases the sector together with the data, can lead to the inoperability of some components;
- remap is a replacement. In many HDDs there are "spare" sectors, which can be put in place of damaged data with persistence.
Program for checking the computer for errors
The owner does not always know what causes the system to crash. In such cases, you need to know how to test the computer for errors on all points. To do this, as a rule, use the program SiSoftwareSandra. Its "light" version is free, and the functionality is quite suitable for a preliminary assessment of a possible breakdown. For the test load when checking the stability it is necessary:
- Download and run the utility.
- Go to Tools, the Stability Test tab.
- You will see a list with a choice, how to test the computer, on what parameters to conduct the run.
- The program allows you to test all the most important parts of your computer in many ways.
- After the work is finished, the utility will save the file with the report, which will indicate all the errors in the system operation.