CHIPGEEK SOFTWARE
This is a list of the essential software from around the web, that you've just
got to have if you are overclocking, or need to know more about your processor.
So far it's all Windows, but if there are other OS's out there with good CPU
software, let us know.
Got something to add? We're looking for software that relates to microprocessors,
overclocking, and motherboards: processor@ugeek.com
Prime95 NEW
Chip sites talk about this all the time. Have your computer try to find the
next prime number. Sure, it won't find it, but it gives the system a good workout.
Run this for several hours if you are overclocking and see if your system crashes.
If not, you should be safe in most conditions.
Link to Prime95 page
Newest version: 19.2 Download Size: 379K
Intel Processor Frequency ID Utility NEW
Get information on your Pentium III or Pentium III Xeon, especially useful for
checking processors you buy to see if they are remarked or check motherboard
/ processor combos to see if they are overclocked.
Link to Frequency
ID Utility page
Newest version: 2.0 Download Size: 1MB
PowerLeap CPU Control Panel
Check out your CPU info - like what CPU you have installed, and make some alterations
for AMD and Cyrix CPU's to speed things up.
Link to PowerLeap CPU Control
Panel page
Newest version: 4.0.0.15 Download Size: 775K
Scisoft Sandra
This is a Windows hardware diagnostic and benchmarking tool. Lots of good processor
information, AGP bus speed, and a whole lot more.
Link to Sisoft
Sandra page
Newest version: 5.30 Download Size: 2.2MB
CPUIdle
Keep your processor up to 10 degrees C cooler by idling it even while doing
work.
Link to CPUIdle page
Newest version: 5.6 Download Size: 1MB
RawPower
By the maker of CPUIdle. Lets you utilize all additional optimizations in your
CPU.
Link to RawPower page
Newest version: 1.2 Download Size: 1.2MB
PowerStrip
Complete control of your video card, including overclocking.
Link to PowerStrip page
Newest version: 2.51.08 Download Size: 661K
WCPUID
Want to identify your CPU - or check the MHz you're running at on a foreign
system? This is a great, small program if your friends like to bring funny equipment
to you and ask you what it is, or if you just like to see the MHz value you're
running at. Without opening up the machine, or installing any expensive packages,
you'll know what you've got very quickly.
Link to WCPUID
page (inside frame).
Link to author's page.
Newest version: 2.6c Download Size: 66K
Motherboard Monitor
Got a new motherboard, and you're not happy with the temperature monitor software
that comes with it? You'll want to check ou this program. It does have a MHz
meter as well as robust temperature monitoring of up to three temperatures at
once, and they can sit in your system tray!
Link to Motherboard
Monitor page.
Newest version: 4.11 Download Size: 1385K
SoftFSB
This sofware allows you to change your Front Side Bus speed on certain motherboards,
without rebooting! Just dial in your speed, and watch Windows crash or run faster.
Link to SoftFSB
page (inside frame).
Link to author's page.
Newest version: 1.7 Download Size: 104K
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