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so before I start OCing and such I would like to install some software that can easily monitor the temps and such I would also like to get a benchmarking software so I can compare the before and after any suggestions on free software I can use out there?
 

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Windows 7 OEM Home Pre. x64Phenon II x4 n955 Black Ed.Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x 4GB)XFX Radeon HD 6850
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Custome Build 1-1-2011
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Windows 7 OEM Home Pre. x64
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Phenon II x4 n955 Black Ed.
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GA 890FX UD5
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Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x 4GB)
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XFX Radeon HD 6850
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OCZ Agility 2 90GB SSD
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Rosewill 1000w
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CM Storm Scout
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33 GHz2x2GB Kingston DDR21GB AMD Radeon HD 5450
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PC/Desktop
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Custom Built
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33 GHz
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Asus P5KPL-AM SE Motherboard
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2x2GB Kingston DDR2
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1GB AMD Radeon HD 5450
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VIA Technologies High Definition Audio Device
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Samsung SyncMaster 733NW
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1440x900
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SEAGATE 320GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache x 2
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Custom Casing
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crazyeyeschase said:
so before I start OCing and such I would like to install some software that can easily monitor the temps and such I would also like to get a benchmarking software so I can compare the before and after any suggestions on free software I can use out there?
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Some of the most useful - most are freeware :cool::cool::cool:


CPU-Z (CPUID's) for Processor and clock info
CPUID HwMonitor for checking Temps
Intel Processor Identification Utility for Processor and clock info
TechPower GPU-Z for Graphics card info
CrystalDiskMark for Disk Drive Speeds
HDTune for Disk Drive Speeds
Super Pi for Processor and Ram Speed
3D Mark06 - Graphics tests
3D Mark Vantage - Graphics and System tests
 

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Win 7 Ultimate x64Core I7 980X O.C. to 4.0 Ghz12GB 1600 mhz triple channel DDR3 - KingstonATI Radeon HD 5970 2GB Video Card
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Alienware Aurora
OS
Win 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Core I7 980X O.C. to 4.0 Ghz
Motherboard
Custom Intel mATX (Bios ver A10)
Memory
12GB 1600 mhz triple channel DDR3 - Kingston
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ATI Radeon HD 5970 2GB Video Card
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Creative Labs Titanium sound blaster
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30" Dell LCD
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2560 x 1600
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240 GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD
256 GB Samsung V2 SSD
2TB WD Black Caviar 7200 rpm SATA3
600GB WD Velociraptor 10,000 rpm SATA3
3TB WD MyBook Essential USB 3.0 7200 rpm External
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850 Watt
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Alienware Aurora
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Water
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Logitech G15 (original version)
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Logitech MX1000 Laser - Wireless
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Cable 22 Mb/sec download
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USB 3.0,
Blue Ray DVD Read/Writer
Bose Companion 3 Speakers
WRT54G Wireless Router
I use aida64 (formerly lavalys everest ultimate).
It is trialware, but if you know how to look on the net, there are registered versions available for download.
aida64 will do almost everything the products in the post above this one, save the 3dmark benchmarks.
Code: 
http://www.aida64.com/
@Francis93: that lavalys product is a dead product now. It is now called aida64 by FinalWire
 

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all of them
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all of them
DefCon420 said:
I use aida64 (formerly lavalys everest ultimate).
It is trialware, but if you know how to look on the net, there are registered versions available for download.
aida64 will do almost everything the products in the post above this one, save the 3dmark benchmarks.
Code: 
[URL="http://www.aida64.com/"]AIDA64 | PC Benchmark | System Diagnostics | Network Inventory[/URL]
@Francis93: that lavalys product is a dead product now. It is now called aida64 by FinalWire
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I know. There's nothing wrong with the Lavalys URL, because once you visit the website, you'll get notified on the front page that Lavalys has been acquired by FinalWire and that Everest is now AIDA64. :D
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33 GHz
Motherboard
Asus P5KPL-AM SE Motherboard
Memory
2x2GB Kingston DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
1GB AMD Radeon HD 5450
Sound Card
VIA Technologies High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 733NW
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
SEAGATE 320GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache x 2
Case
Custom Casing
Cooling
Ice cubes from the freezer ;)
Keyboard
Generic Plug & Play Keyboard
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Optical Mouse
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Very slow
DefCon420 said:
I use aida64 (formerly lavalys everest ultimate).
It is trialware, but if you know how to look on the net, there are registered versions available for download.
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Is this genuinely sanctioned as Forum policy... recommending this method of acquiring non-free licensed for-money software from other than legit means?

I hardly think this qualifies as "free software", as OP requested.

Software vendors deserve to make a buck from the fruits of their labors, if they want to.
 

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PC/Desktop
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Home-built, two systems (1) and (2)
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Windows 7 Pro x64 (1), Win7 Pro X64 (2)
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i5-3350p 3.1Ghz/6MB-cache (1); E8400 3.0Ghz/6MB-cache (2)
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ASUS P8Z77-V Pro (1); ASUS P5Q3 (2)
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8GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (1); 4GB PC3-10600 DDR3 (2)
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ATI HD7750 (1), (see TV cards); ATI R7 250 (2)
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Realtek ALC892 HD Audio (1); Realtek ALC1200 HD Audio (2)
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Eizo HD2441W LCD, Eizo S2433W (1); Eizo 24" S2433W (2)
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1920x1200, 1920x1200 (1); 1920x1200 (2)
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(1) 1TB SATA-II (7200RPM), 2x2TB SATA-III (7200RPM), 250GB SATA-III (10000RPM) for OS; 2x2TB external USB 3.0

(2) 320GB SATA-II (7200RPM), 750GB SATA-II (7200RPM), 150GB SATA-II (10000RPM) for OS; 2TB external USB 3.0
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Nesteq ECS-6001 600W (1); Nesteq ECS-5001 500W (2)
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Acousti-Case 360 (1) and (2)
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Noctua NH-U12P SE2 for CPU, 2x120mm case fans (1) and (2)
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IBM PS/2 (1) and (2)
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Logitech MX Revolution wireless (1); Microsoft wired (2)
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100mbps down / 10mbps up
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Microsoft Security Essentials; Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Pro
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Firefox
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Ceton InfiniTV 4-tuner cablecard-enabled TV card as well as Hauppauge HVR-2250 OTA/ATSC 2-tuner TV card in (1), running under Win7 WMC
I benchmark with a stopwatch. Because unless the things that I actually do get faster, I don't see where overclocking really helps me.

For temps, I use CoreTemps64.
 

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Self-Built in July 2009
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
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8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
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EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
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Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
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23" Acer x233H
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1920x1080
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Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
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Corsair 620HX modular
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Antec P182
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stock
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ABS M1 Mechanical
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Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
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15/2 cable modem
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Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
pparks I like the coretemp64.

Right now I'm at about 32C which I guess is pretty good. I think the max for the 955 is 66C not 100% though.
 

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Windows 7 OEM Home Pre. x64Phenon II x4 n955 Black Ed.Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x 4GB)XFX Radeon HD 6850
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custome Build 1-1-2011
OS
Windows 7 OEM Home Pre. x64
CPU
Phenon II x4 n955 Black Ed.
Motherboard
GA 890FX UD5
Memory
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 6850
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS 23"
Hard Drives
OCZ Agility 2 90GB SSD
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
PSU
Rosewill 1000w
Case
CM Storm Scout
Cooling
5 case fans + Zalman 9900MAX
coretemp64 is the best out there, with all the extra options..
overheat protection etc..
 

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win 7 pro x64
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AMD [email protected]
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MSI NF-980a
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16gb G.Skill RipJaws 1333mhz
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Tri Sli MSI GTX 470
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Audigy
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View Sonic G220f
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2046x1536
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SATA

Raid0-3x64gbSSD-500-640-1TB
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Corsair TX950
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CM 932KWN3
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Corsair H-50 2kP&P
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Microsoft
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G9x
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25mb/4mb

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 ...32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
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A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64
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i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
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MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
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XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
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Sound Blaster Z Series Card
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(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
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Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
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EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
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CoolerMaster Storm Styker
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7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
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(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
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Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
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Basic 120mbps down
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Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
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Chrome and IE 10
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5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
I use Core Temp, i like the ability to display my highest temp & load in the task bar which means it is always visible at a glance as you can see in the picture.
There is also the added ability to set up overheat protection if you run marginal temps.

Core Temp

Yours being a Phenom II you may wish to read this first

Core Temp - How it works

AMD processors report the temperature via a special register in the CPU's northbridge. Core Temp reads the value from the register and uses a formula provided by AMD to calculate the current temperature.
The formula for the Athlon 64 series, early Opterons and Semprons (K8 architecture) is: 'Core Temp = Value - 49'.
For the newer generation of AMD processors like Phenom, Phenom II, newew Athlons, Semprons and Opterons (K10 architecture), and their derivatives, there is a differnt formula: 'CPU Temp* = Value / 8'.

The sensor in AMD CPUs can report temperatures between -49C and 206C.

*CPU Temp is because the Phenom\Opteron (K10) have only one sensor per package, meaning there is only one reading per processor.
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Hewlett Packard Compaq Presario CQ60-305au
OS
Windows Seven Home Premium 32bit SP1
CPU
AMD Athlon QI46 2.1Ghz
Motherboard
Wistron 303c
Memory
2048 Mb DDR2 SD RAM
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NVidea GE GoForce 8200M G/256mb dedicated graphics memory
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MCP78S NVidea high definition
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15.6" High definition Brightview Widescreen
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Toshiba MK2555GSX ATA
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