Certain pieces of hardware are more prone to failure than others, but nothing lasts forever.
What Can Go Wrong With PC Hardware?
Equipment that either generates heat or has moving parts tends to fail most often.
The first analyzes system performance on your gear, and the second runs memory tests on your Windows PC.
Performance Monitor
Performance Monitor is the native Windows 10/11 hardware diagnostic app.
It’s Windows' most holistic tool for locating and diagnosing hardware and system issues.
Memtest
Anything contained in the RAM is lost when you turn off your machine.
There are lots ofwarning signs when your RAM is close to failing.
It works by writing to, then reading, your machine’s RAM.
Differing values signal faulty hardware.
Next, head toWindows Logs > Systemand find the most recent file calledMemoryDiagnostic.
There aremany Windows diagnostic tools, but you could diagnose most Windows issueswith these X apps.
MemTest86+
MemTest86+is well-established as the best tool to test your RAM on Windows.
It’s more powerful than Microsoft’s Windows Memory Diagnostic tool and is free and open source.
Furthermore, unlike the Windows tool, MemTest86+ also has a full-featured graphical interface.
Memtest
Memtest86+ uses two RAM testing algorithms and supports DDR5, DDR4, DDR3, and DDR2 RAM.
Download:MemTest86(Free)
2.
CrystalDiskInfo
If you want to focus on testing your hard drives, you should installCrystalDiskInfo.
CrystalDiskInfo also includes advanced power and audio management tools for hard drives and SSDs.
you might also configure CrystalDiskInfo to provide live alerts if drives become too hot or suffer from other failures.
Download:CrystalDiskInfo(Free)
3.
HWiNFO
HWiNFOis way ahead of the hardware testing pack regarding the amount of information provided.
From a hardware test standpoint, we are most interested in the app’s system health monitoring features.
you’re free to also download a bunch of add-ins that provide HWiNFO with extra functionality.
They include screen tuners, widgets, and log viewers.
If you scroll down, you’ll find more information on charging status, periods, and more.
To use PartedMagic or the Ultimate Boot CD, you’ll needan ISO to bootable USB tool.
Ultimate Boot CD
One of the most important ways to keep your system healthy is to clean it!
Dust and other types of build-up in your fans and case are a sure-fire PC-killer.
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