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Post Date: 2010-01-19
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    Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 11:42pm
So here is a general question for all the seasoned DS owners out there.
 
Upon reciept of a new system I have seen a video DS has put out, which explains the unpacking and prep activities to prepare your system for operation.  Now what I would like to know, is what would be the initial start up activities most people would recommend to "check out" their new system?
 
I have seen many utilities like CPU-Z, GPU-Z, HWMonitor, ect............
 
1. What tool would you recommend.........?
 
2. How would you use it..........?
 
3. What order would you use them in........?
 
 
Thanks for your recommendations.Dead
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I would be interested in the responses on this as well.  also if you have your rig, in the binder in about the middle is a basic check list for new owners.  It does not contain the questions you've listed. 
 
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CPUz for cpu/mobo/ram info, this helps you with what your oc speed is, and other stuff CPU-z

GPUz helps you with gpu info GPUz

HwMonitor helps you with temps on major parts HWMonitor

Afterburner helps you set your gpu fans speeds and oc the gpu MSI Afterburner

you can run Prime95 to test stability

CCleaner keeps pc clean and allows you to quickly uninstall apps or edit your startup apps CCleaner

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Thanks DST,
 
Is there also a utility which allows you to check your RAM?  I think I heard of one, but do not know the name.
 
Also, I heard that one has to be run from you CD-Rom, is that the one for the Ram test or is it one of the ones listed?
 
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you are talking about memtest, you need to burn it to a cd and then boot off of it, but that is for testing your ram.

for ram info just check the memory tab in cpu-z

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@ Dst4me,
 
 
     Where do I find that, memtest, software?  Is it share or $$$$.
 
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Try googling memory tester? That would be my guess.
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I use memtest 4.0 a lot easier, and does a great job.
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Seems like alot of these test would of already been ran when they check your system through thier QC checks.
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Memtest86+

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     I have something I prefer to not discuss on the forum, How is that done?
 
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Mr DST4ME,
 
     Here is goes I'll edit after I get your reciept post.
 
    Looks like you signed out I'll try later.  I usually can't sleep (back) well....Wink
      I see you might be back     
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AS soon as I know you got it I'll edit it.  Sorry, I gotta go to bed sleeping pill is kick in


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Edited by DST4ME - 21 Jan 2010 at 3:48am

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