Good Hardware Diagnostic Software

[clague]

I have the need to test a large number of laptops for hardware problems. Only hardware needs to be tested because they will all be re imaged if they are working. The two programs I have heard about are micro2000 and PC-Check. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with either of these programs, or could recommend something better.

 

[Carnival Forces]

sorry i don't, but if you want to test CPU stability, Prime95 is really good for that, it should also test the cooling systems of the laptops since it will generate a lot of heat.

3dmark should test graphics.

memtest86 should test RAM.

as for HD's, i believe most HD manufacturers have their own proprietary testing software? i'm not totally sure about that, but it's not a bad idea to head over to their websites and see if they do.

 

[thrawn86]

I looked through those software manf websites, and I'm still not exactly sure what they do that a copy of memtest, prime95, and an HD diagnostic won't.

honestly, a lot of laptops would probably fail during a prime torture test anyway, the cooling just isn't designed for it.