Instructions
Do not delude yourself if your operating system is faultless. This does not mean that it lacks unnecessary elements. Naturally, for many users, personal or no problems are quite enough. But some are trying to increase operating system and your computer in general.
To check the status of your computer's operating system, install the Advanced System Care program. It is capable of not only identifying the bulk of faults Windows systems, but also successfully found all the errors. Launch the program and click on the “System Diagnostics” menu. Open the program settings. Go to “Registry Errors” and check the box next to “Enable deep scanning”. Save your settings.
Select all four items from the System Diagnostics menu and click Scan. Once the troubleshooting process is complete, click Repair and wait for the operation to complete.
Open the menu " Cleaning Windows" Similar to the previous step, activate the menu items and start scanning. Surely the program will find a certain number of registry errors. Feel free to run troubleshooting because all important system files The registry will not be affected during this process.
After checking the general condition of your computer, it's time to start searching for viruses. You can choose any antivirus that you like best, but it is better to carefully study the recommendations of experts. Be that as it may, launch your antivirus and open the menu related to scanning hard drives. Open Custom Hard Drive Scan. Specify the hard drive partition on which the operating system is installed and start scanning. Those files that cannot be deleted antivirus program, find and remove it yourself.
In order to measure computer performance using tests, it is not necessary to download any third-party applications and utilities.
It is enough to use the resources already built into the operating system.
Although to obtain more detailed information the user will have to find a suitable program.
Based on the test results, you can draw conclusions about which part of your PC or laptop requires replacement sooner than others - and sometimes you can simply understand the need to buy a new computer.
The need to perform a check
Computer speed testing is available to any user. The test does not require any specialized knowledge or experience with specific versions of Windows OS. And the process itself is unlikely to require spending more than an hour.
Reasons why you should use the built-in utility or third-party application refers to:
- Unreasonable slowdown of the computer. Moreover, not necessarily the old one - the check is needed to identify problems with new PCs. For example, the minimum results and indicators of a good video card indicate incorrect installed drivers;
- checking the device when selecting several similar configurations in a computer store. This is usually done before buying laptops - running a test on 2-3 devices with almost identical parameters helps to find out which one is better suited to the buyer;
- the need to compare the capabilities of various components of a gradually modernized computer. So, if the HDD has the lowest performance value, then it should be replaced first (for example, with an SSD).
According to the results of testing, which revealed the speed at which the computer performs various tasks, you can detect problems with drivers and incompatibility of installed devices. And sometimes even poorly functioning and broken parts - for this, however, you will need more functional utilities than those built into Windows by default. Standardized tests reveal minimal information.
System check
You can check the performance of individual computer components using the built-in capabilities of the Windows operating system. Their operating principle and information content are approximately the same for all versions of the Microsoft platform. And the differences lie only in the method of launching and reading information.
Windows Vista, 7 and 8
For versions 7 and 8 of the platform, as well as Windows Vista, the performance counter of computer elements can be found in the list of basic information about the operating system. To display them on the screen, just click right click mouse over the “My Computer” icon and select properties.
If testing has already been carried out, information about its results will be available immediately. If you are running the test for the first time, you will have to run it by going to the performance test menu.
The maximum score that Windows 7 and 8 can achieve is 7.9. You should think about the need to replace parts if at least one of the indicators is below 4. For a gamer, values above 6 are more suitable. For Windows Vista, the best indicator is 5.9, and the “critical” indicator is about 3.
Important: To speed up performance calculations, you should turn off almost all programs during the test. When testing a laptop, it is advisable to plug it into the network - the process significantly consumes battery power.
Windows 8.1 and 10
For more modern operating systems, finding information about computer performance and starting to calculate it is no longer so easy. To run a utility that evaluates system parameters, you should do the following:
1Go to command line operating system(cmd via menu "Run" caused by pressing keys simultaneously Win + R);
2Enable evaluation process, leading the team winsat formal –restart clean;
3Wait for the job to complete;
4Go to folder Performance\WinSAT\DataStore located in the Windows system directory on system disk computer;
5Find and open in text editor file "Formal.Assessment (Recent).WinSAT.xml".
Among the multitude of text, the user must find the WinSPR block, where approximately the same data is located that is displayed on the screen of Windows 7 and 8 systems - only in a different form.
Yes, under the name SystemScore the general index calculated from the minimum value is hidden, and MemoryScore, CpuScore And GraphicsScore indicate the memory, processor and graphics card indicators, respectively. GamingScore And DiskScore– performance for gaming and for reading/writing the hard drive.
The maximum value for Windows 10 and version 8.1 is 9.9. This means that the owner office computer you can still afford to have a system with numbers less than 6, but for full operation of a PC and laptop it must reach at least 7. And for a gaming device - at least 8.
Universal method
There is a method that is the same for any operating system. It consists of launching the task manager after clicking Ctrl keys+ Alt + Delete. A similar effect can be achieved by right-clicking on the taskbar - there you can find an item that launches the same utility.
You will be able to see several graphs on the screen - for the processor (for each thread separately) and RAM. For more detailed information, go to the “Resource Monitor” menu.
Using this information, you can determine how heavily loaded individual PC components are. First of all, this can be done by the loading percentage, secondly - by the color of the line ( green means normal operation of the component, yellow– moderate, red– need to replace the component).
Third party programs
By using third party applications It's even easier to check your computer's performance.
Some of them are paid or shareware (that is, they require payment after completion trial period or to improve functionality).
However, these applications conduct more detailed testing - and often provide a lot of other information useful to the user.
1. AIDA64
AIDA64 includes tests for memory, cache, HDDs, SSD and flash drives. And when testing a processor, 32 threads can be checked at once. Among all these advantages, there is also a small drawback - you can use the program for free only during the “trial period” of 30 days. And then you will have to either switch to another application, or pay 2265 rubles. for a license.
2. SiSoftware Sandra Lite
3.3DMark
4.PCMark 10
The application allows you not only to test the operation of computer components, but also to save test results for future use. The only drawback of the application is the relatively high cost. You will have to pay $30 for it.
5. CINEBENCH
The test images consist of 300 thousand polygonal images that add up to more than 2000 objects. And the results are given in the form PTS indicator - the higher it is, the more powerful computer . The program is distributed free of charge, which makes it easy to find and download it on the Internet.
6. ExperienceIndexOK
Information is displayed on the screen in points. Maximum quantity– 9.9, as for the latter Windows versions. This is exactly what ExperienceIndexOK is designed for. It is much easier to use such a program than to enter commands and search for files with results in the system directory.
7.CrystalDiskMark
To test a disk, select the disk and set the test parameters. That is, the number of runs and file sizes that will be used for diagnostics. After a few minutes, information about the average read and write speed for the HDD will appear on the screen.
8. PC Benchmark
Having received the test results, the program offers to optimize the system. And after improving performance, a page opens in the browser where you can compare the performance of your PC with other systems. On the same page you can check whether your computer can run some modern games.
9. Metro Experience Index
10.PassMark PerformanceTest
Conclusions
Usage in various ways Computer Performance Checker allows you to check how your system is performing. And, if necessary, compare the speed of individual elements with the performance of other models. For preliminary assessment You can also carry out such a test using built-in utilities. Although it is much more convenient to download for this special applications– especially since among them you can find several that are quite functional and free.
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How to identify the components located inside the computer and view their parameters? How to check a processor or video card for performance and absence of overheating? It is enough to use testing and diagnostic software.
Alternative programs: Catzilla, Unigine Superposition, Unigine Heaven, 3D Mark 11
PCMark is, in turn, a popular tool for checking the overall performance of a computer. The tests include, but are not limited to, applications such as office worksheet operations, 2D graphics operations, Internet browsing, and video conferencing.
IN latest version However, they refused to test the media (SSD or HDD). Only the Basic version is free.
If you want to check how your computer copes with a task virtual reality and serves games designed for Oculus Rift or HTC Vive glasses, VR Mark will come in handy. As with other Futuremark programs, only the Basic version is free.
The tool is equipped with three tests, of which one is basic (Orange), for VR games using DirectX 12 (Cyan) and the most demanding ones (Blue).
Alternative program: SteamVR Performance Test
CPU-Z – for hardware identification
The main and most popular program for identifying processors, motherboards(including UEFI BIOS versions), memory (including SPD) or graphics cards. We get the exact preview equipment data.
You can also test the processor in mono- and multi-threaded applications, and compare the results with other processors in the database. If you want to know what exactly is on your computer and how it works, this is the first application you should install.
Thanks to CPU-Z you can easily check, for example, at what frequency and delays the RAM operates, as well as clock frequency processor in real time. It is worth noting the fact that an Android version is available.
Alternative programs: Crystal CPU ID, Speccy
GPU-Z is the main program for identifying video cards and their characteristics, including their current frequency. A basic test is available in the application, which allows you to “quickly” verify that the video card is working correctly.
It is worth noting, however, that the test in this program will not give confidence that, for example, when overclocked, the video card will work completely stably. To do this, it is worth using more advanced products, for example, a stress test in the 3D-Mark program.
Alternative program: GPU Caps Viewer
Cinebench is a benchmark tool based on the Cinema 4D engine to test CPU performance. It does this by creating a 3D scene - the test can be done using all threads central processor or just one thread. This gives a good idea of the capabilities of the processors.
Cinebench also has a built-in graphics card test that uses a complex 3D scene that, using a car chase example (made by renderbaron), measures the performance of the graphics card in OpenGL mode.
Alternative programs: LuxMark (3D graphics rendering using CPU or GPU), CompuBench (3D graphics rendering using GPU)
OCCT 4.5.1 – stability and temperature check
Alternative programs: FurMark, Prime95 or for temperature monitoring SpeedFan, RealTemp and CoreTemp.
MemTest86 is great program to check the correct operation of the RAM. This is one of those components whose stable operation is very important for the performance of the computer.
The program starts with bootable flash drive(or CD/DVD if someone else uses them).
Alternative program: Prime95
Prime95 – stability or temperature test under load
Another great program for testing the stability or temperatures of computer components under high load. We can choose between tests that load the most, for example, RAM or CPU.
Alternative programs: OCCT, MemTest86
It is difficult to point out one, the best program for testing the performance of storage media ( hard drives HDD and SSD), but if you already have to do it, then CrystalDiskMark will be your favorite. It allows you to check the performance of media, both in the case of reading/writing sequential data and for small files.
It gives a good idea of the actual performance of the node being tested. If you are interested not only in performance (but, for example, also SMART readings, the ability to download new firmware or perform Secure Erase operations), it is worth taking an interest in the applications included with the manufacturers' disks. For example, in the case of SanDisk, it is available SanDisk program SSD Dashboard, and Samsung - Samsung Magician.
Alternative programs: AS, AS SSD, manufacturer's programs included
If you have built a new PC or need to check your computer components to find the cause of failures, use our set of utilities for testing and identifying weak points in installed components.
In addition, if you intend to start assembling a computer yourself, we recommend you a series of our articles: .
Checking memory: Memtest 6.0
Powerful and simple program for the RAM test. The test evaluates the memory's ability to write and read data. It is possible to set the number of downloaded megabytes for testing.
Let's examine the drives: Victoria 4.46b
A package of tools for testing, diagnostics, repair and parameter settings hard drive at a low level.
In addition to HDDs, you can examine FDD drives, CD/DVD, USB/Flash/SCSI, cables, controllers and ports.
Stability test: PassMark BurnInTest Pro 8.1
A benchmark designed to generally check the stability of the system. The program tests the operation of the processor, hard drives, optical drives, sound cards and video cards, memory, network, printer, etc.
Load test: FurMark 1.19.1.0
A utility for stress testing video cards compatible with the OpenGL API.
In the settings you can set the screen resolution, activate windowed or full screen mode and configure smoothing, as well as specify the test time.
What's inside: HWiNFO 5.60
The program analyzes the PC for installed hardware.
A complete summary of sensors and chipsets is displayed in a visual form.
Full set: PassMark PerformanceTest 9.0
A set of tests that allow you to evaluate the overall performance of your PC compared to other computers.
The program includes twenty-seven standard tests in seven groups, plus five more custom ones.
Component data and comprehensive test: SiSoftware Sandra Lite 24.50 SP3
Free program will tell you everything about the components installed in the system. The utility includes 13 benchmarks and 34 modules with detailed information about equipment and ports.
Hello.
When working at a computer, sometimes various kinds of failures and errors occur, and getting to the bottom of the reason for their occurrence without special software is not an easy task! In this help article I want to post best programs for testing and diagnosing PCs, which will help in solving a wide variety of problems.
By the way, some of the programs can not only restore the computer’s functionality, but also “kill” Windows (you will have to reinstall the OS), or cause the PC to overheat. Therefore, be careful with such utilities (it’s definitely not worth experimenting without knowing what this or that function does).
CPU testing
Rice. 1. CPU-Z main window
A free program for determining all the characteristics of a processor: name, core type and stepping, socket used, support for certain multimedia instructions, cache memory size and parameters. There is a portable version that does not require installation.
By the way, processors of even the same name can be slightly different: for example, different cores with different steppings. Some information can be found on the processor cover, but usually it is hidden far away in system unit and getting to it is not easy.
Another important advantage of this utility is its ability to create a text report. In turn, such a report can be useful when solving a wide variety of problems with a PC problem. I recommend having such a utility in your arsenal!
One of the most frequently used utilities, at least on my computer. Allows you to solve a wide range of problems:
Control over startup (removing everything unnecessary from startup);
Monitor the temperature of the processor, hard drive, video card;
Obtaining summary information on the computer and any of its hardware in particular. This information can be indispensable when searching for drivers for rare hardware:
Overall, in my humble opinion, this is one of the best system utilities, containing everything you need. By the way, many experienced users are familiar with the predecessor of this program - Everest (by the way, they are very similar).
One of the best programs for testing the performance of a computer's processor and RAM. The program is based on complex mathematical calculations that can completely and permanently load even the most powerful processor!
By the way, the program works in all popular Windows operating systems today: XP, 7, 8, 10.
Temperature monitoring and analysis
Temperature is one performance indicator that can say a lot about the reliability of a PC. The temperature is usually measured for three PC components: the processor, hard drive and video card (they are the ones that most often overheat).
By the way, the AIDA 64 utility measures the temperature quite well (about it in the article above, I also recommend this link:).
SpeedFan
This small utility can not only monitor the temperature of hard drives and the processor, but also help adjust the rotation speed of coolers. On some PCs they make a lot of noise, thereby irritating the user. Moreover, you can reduce their rotation speed without harm to the computer (it is recommended to adjust the rotation speed experienced users, This operation may cause your PC to overheat!).
Core Temp
A small program that measures temperature directly from the processor sensor (bypassing unnecessary ports). The accuracy of the readings is one of the best of its kind!
Programs for overclocking and monitoring video card performance
By the way, for those who want to speed up their video card without using third party utilities(i.e. no overclocking and no risks), I recommend reading the articles on fine-tuning video cards:
Rice. 6. Riva Tuner
A once very popular utility for fine-tuning Nvidia video cards. Allows overclocking Nvidia video cards how through standard drivers, and “directly”, working with iron. That is why you should work with it carefully, without going too far with the parameter settings (especially if you have not yet had experience working with such utilities).
Also, quite well, this utility can help with settings for resolution (locking it, useful in many games), frame rate (not relevant for modern monitors).
By the way, the program has its own “basic” driver and registry settings for certain work cases (for example, when starting a game, the utility can switch the video card operating mode to the required one).
Rice. 7. ATITool - main window
Very interesting program overclocking program ATI video cards and nVIDIA. It has automatic overclocking functions, and also has a special algorithm for “loading” the video card in three-dimensional mode (see Fig. 7, above).
When testing in three-dimensional mode, you can find out the number of FPS produced by the video card at one or another fine tuning, you can also immediately notice artifacts and defects in the graphics (by the way, this moment means that it is dangerous to overclock the video card further). In general, an indispensable tool when trying to overclock a graphics adapter!
Recovering information if accidentally deleted or formatted
Quite a large and extensive topic that deserves a whole separate article (and more than one). On the other hand, it would be wrong not to include it in this article. Therefore, here, in order not to repeat myself and not to increase the size of this article to “huge” sizes, I will only provide links to my other articles on this topic.
Recovery Word documents -
Determining a malfunction (primary diagnosis) of a hard drive by sound:
A huge directory of the most popular data recovery programs:
Testing RAM
Also, the topic is quite extensive and cannot be described in a few words. Usually when there are problems with RAM The PC behaves as follows: freezes, “ ” appears, spontaneous reboot, etc. For more details, see the link below.
Hard drive analysis and testing
Analysis of the occupied space on the hard drive -
Brakes hard drive, analysis and search for causes -
Checking hard disk for performance, search for bads -
Cleaning your hard drive from temporary files and junk -
That's all for me today. I would be grateful for additions and recommendations on the topic of the article. Good luck with your PC.
