What Tools Are Used to Test a Computer?

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Tip 1 - How To Test Your PC For Failing Hardware

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by John Freres | permalink

Good PC ownership is a lot like good car ownership. You do more than just use it, you learn something about how it works. You don't need to be a PC technician or a mechanic, but you should be able to identify certain signs of trouble so you can get your rig in for maintenance.…

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-test-your-pc-for-failing-hardware/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How can I test my computer motherboard and CPU for failures?

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ambra Bertuzzo | permalink

Steps on how to test a computer motherboard and CPU for failures.

For further reading: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001089.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - Five Best Computer Diagnostic Tools

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Montzter | permalink

Computers are easier to use and more dependable with each new generation of hardware and operating system update, but that doesn't mean they're problem-free. Here's a look at the five most popular tools for troubleshooting your computer problems.
Tags: Hive Five, diagnostic, Diagnostic Tools, Repairs, Computers, Hardware, Operating Systems, Live CD, Top, Feature, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/5551188/best-computer-diagnostic-tools ^[3]

Tip 4 - Test Your PC With 10 (Mostly) Free Sites and Tools

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rolf Wathne | permalink

Use these super testing tools to test and track practically everything about your PC--including its hard drive, Internet connections, and inside-the-case hardware.

For further reading: http://www.pcworld.com/article/154726/test_your_pc.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - What tools to test the reliability and stability of a newly built PC?

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Anita Sanchez | permalink

Just curious what everyone uses to stress test their machines.

For further reading: http://superuser.com/questions/31786/what-tools-to-test-the-reliability-and-stability-of-a-newly-built-pc ^[5]

Tip 6 - What programs can I use to test my computer's hardware?

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Patrick van den Broek | permalink

Possible Duplicate: What is the best computer “burn-in” or stability testing software? How can I thoroughly test all the hardware on my computer? I been having computer tro...

For further reading: http://superuser.com/questions/351617/what-programs-can-i-use-to-test-my-computers-hardware ^[6]