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January-February 2005

[28.02.2005]CDCheck 3.1.4.0 has been released! This version has a few bugfixes.

[27.02.2005]GCPUID 1.9.0122 has been released! Here's what's new: support for any 130nm K8 chip (including Athlon XP-Ms and Semprons) and all D0 stepping 90nm K8 chips (including Socket 754 Semprons), support for 6xx series Prescott chips, preliminary support for AMD Venice cores and other E revision K8 chips, bugfixes.

[26.02.2005]PassMark PerformanceTest 5.0 build 1032 is available for download! This release includes several improvements and bugfixes.

[25.02.2005]An updated version of PCIDEVS.TXT is available for download!
Alchemy Eye 6.6.15 has been released! It has a few bugfixes.

[24.02.2005]BIOS Agent 3.42 has been released!

FRAPS 2.5.2 is available for download! This release fixes a few bugs.

[23.02.2005]OpenGL Extension Viewer 2.16 has been released! New in this version: automated software update and database retrieval, revised Core revision checking, minor improvements, etc.

Nero InfoTool 3.00 has been released! Here's what's new: support for DVD-R DL, information about CSS and CPRM, small improvements and bugfixes.

Nero CD-DVD Speed 3.70 has been released! New features include: support for DVD-R DL, improved Disc Quality test, small improvements and bugfixes.

PassMark BurnInTest 4.0 build 1024 is available for download! This update includes some minor improvements and bugfixes.

[22.02.2005]ASTRA32 1.01 has been released! Here's what's new: detection of number of processor cores on die, extended information about DDR2 memory modules, detection of Intel Xeon (Nocona, Irwindale), Intel Xeon MP (Potomac, Cranford), Intel Celeron M (Dothan), AMD Athlon 64 (Winchester, San Diego), AMD Opteron (Venus, Troy, Athens), AMD Athlon 64 FX (San Diego), AMD Mobile Athlon 64 (Newark, Oakville, Lancaster), AMD Sempron (Thoroughbred, Barton, Thorton, Paris, Palermo), AMD Mobile Sempron (Paris, Dublin, Georgetown, Sonora) and VIA C7, minor improvements, bugfixes, etc.

ASTRA 5.00 has been released! New in this version: detection of logical drives (drive letter, type, file system, size and others), detection of USB devices (vendor, model, serial number, version, speed and others), detection of number of processor cores on die, extended information about DDR2 memory modules, detection of Intel Xeon (Nocona, Irwindale), Intel Xeon MP (Potomac, Cranford), Intel Celeron M (Dothan), AMD Athlon 64 (Winchester, San Diego), AMD Opteron (Venus, Troy, Athens), AMD Athlon 64 FX (San Diego), AMD Mobile Athlon 64 (Newark, Oakville, Lancaster), AMD Sempron (Thoroughbred, Barton, Thorton, Paris, Palermo), AMD Mobile Sempron (Paris, Dublin, Georgetown, Sonora) and VIA C7, detection of DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW read-write features, a lot of other improvements and bugfixes.

[21.02.2005]DVDInfoPro 3.52 has been released! This version fixes several bugs.

FreeMeter 2.8.1 has been released! This version has some minor improvements and bugfixes.

[20.02.2005]DriveSitter 1.3.5.4 is available for download! It has a few bugfixes.

[19.02.2005]An updated version of PCIDEVS.TXT is available for download!
[18.02.2005]SpeedFan 4.21 has been released! New in this version: full support for SCSI hard disks: besides SCSI hard disk temperature report, S.M.A.R.T. status is shown, including the full report for internal counters, support for ATI SB400 SMBus, full support for SMSC DME1737, GMT G768B, GMT G768D, preliminary support for National Semiconductor LM93, bugfixes, etc.

PassMark PerformanceTest 5.0 build 1031 is available for download! This release includes the command line option SAFEMODE to start PerformanceTest without trying to obtain SMBIOS information. This may help with problems starting PerformanceTest, due to corrupt SMBIOS or SMBIOS not configured by the OEM.

[17.02.2005]RAMspeed 2.3.1 has been released! Here's what's new: updated processor identification code, minor improvements.

Crystal Dew World has released:
[16.02.2005]MemTest86+ 1.51 has been released! New in this version: support for Intel i955X (Glenwood), support for nVidia nForce4, bugfixes.

[15.02.2005]T4U-Toaster 3.0 has been released! Here's what's new: Hyper-Threading Technology support, updated user interface, minor improvements, etc.

SIV 3.01 has been released! New features include: support for Pentium 4 700 (2MB Cache) and Pentium 4 800 (Dual Core) processors, mobile Intel 915 chipset, enhanced support for Intel 915, 925, E7520 and E7525 chipsets, VMX Virtual Machine Extension reporting.

CrystalCPUID 4.3.5.239A is available for download!

[14.02.2005]Maxtor Corporation has released Powermax 4.21!

Disk Bench 2.4.3.0 has been released! The read benchmark is now capable of reading 2 files at the same time.

Crystal Dew World has released:
Dr.Hardware 2005 Build 6.0.1d (German version) has been released! This version supports Intel Pentium M.
Source: Quickbench
[13.02.2005]CrystalCPUID 4.3.3.237 is available for download!

[12.02.2005]CPU-Z 1.27 has been released! New in this version: support for Intel Pentium 4 6xx, new results validation system, numerous bugfixes. The validation system, included in this version allows to validate the CPU-Z screenshot.

[11.02.2005]Central Brain Identifier 7.4.0.3 Build 0212 R3 is available for download! New features include: two new tabs (the first one shows the most important instructions supported by the processor, the second tab provides specific information about mobile features of any K7 or AMD64 processor, such as voltage stabilization time, PLL lock time, a type of voltage regulator, etc.), ability to scan the performance state tables contained in the BIOS and extract the information about all possible "multiplier-voltage" (FID/VID) combinations of the processor, identification of Athlon XP 2900+, Athlon 64 3300+ with 256KB L2 cache size, Sempron 2600+/2800+ (Socket 754) and Opteron HE 248 (revision E), bugfixes, etc.
PC Wizard 2005 1.64 has been released! New features include: support for Intel Pentium 4J and AMD Sempron (K7, K8) processors, support for Socket LGA-775, EM64T Technology, Model Number, Intel Vanderpool Technology, MultiCore, support for Intel 915P/G, 925X, E7525, E7520, E7320, nVidia nForce4 chipsets, PCI-Express bus, i2C information, nVidia GeForce NV40, NVBR02 Clock Frequency, RAID disk information, Intel High Definition Audio (Azalia) support, support for ACPI Thermal Zone, Winbond W83627EHF, W83637HF, W83791D, Onsemi MC1066, PocketPC and SmartPhone devices support, new benchmarks (DirectX9 Vertex Processing, Video Adapter, MP3 Compression), Serbian language support, minor improvements and bugfixes.

[10.02.2005]An updated version of PCIDEVS.TXT is available for download!
PCI32 1.0 has been released! This version has some minor improvements and bugfixes.

PCI 1.0 has been released! This is a final release, which contains a few minor improvements.

CDCheck 3.1.3.1 Beta is available for download! This release has a few bugfixes.

[09.02.2005]ThrottleWatch 2.01 has been released! This version fixes a minor bug.

Crystal Dew World has released:
[08.02.2005]DVDInfoPro 3.51 has been released! This version fixes some bugs.

DriveSitter 1.3.5.3 is available for download! It has a few bugfixes.

[07.02.2005]DVD Identifier 3.6.2 has been released! New in this version: resolved drive compatibility issues that were caused by the introduction of the new DVD-R DL detection algorithm, the 'more info'-button now supports multiple on-line resources, some minor improvements.

[06.02.2005]Stress Prime 2004 v.0.28 has been released! This version fixes a few bugs.

[05.02.2005]DVDInfoPro 3.50 has been released! Here's what's new: preliminary support for DVD-RDL, Pi/Po scanning for AOpen DUW1608 DVD burner, support for Pioneer DVR-109 burner, bugfixes, etc.

Intel has released the Processor Identification Utility 1.5!

DriveSitter 1.3.5.2 is available for download! This is a bugfix release.

[04.02.2005]S&M 1.5.1 Alpha is available for download! New features include: CPU load control, safe mode, minor improvements and bugfixes.

Drive Fitness Test 4.01 has been released! Changes include: support for new drive models, continuous improvements.

[03.02.2005]Alchemy Eye 6.6 has been released!

Crystal Dew World has released:
[02.02.2005]Advanced HostMonitor 5.00 Beta has been released! It has a lot of improvements and bugfixes. Visit the official page for details.

DU Meter 3.07 Build 200 has been released! This version fixes several minor issues.

[01.02.2005]DVD Identifier 3.6.1 has been released! Here's what's new: finalized support for DVD-R DL (dual layer), updated manufacturer database, various small changes, fixes and improvements.

[31.01.2005]NEW: System Information for Windows (SIW) is a tool that gathers detailed information about your system properties and settings!

[30.01.2005]Stress Prime 2004 v.0.27 has been released! Here's what's new: CPU speed info, option to save a log file, minor improvements and bugfixes.

Intel has released the Chipset Identification Utility 2.91, which allows to identify the specific Intel chipset that is located on your motherboard.
[29.01.2005]OpenGL Extension Viewer 2.15 has been released! New features include: texture formats enumerations, multiple ICD support, updated user interface, bugfixes.

PassMark PerformanceTest 5.0 build 1030 is available for download! This build fixes some bugs.

[28.01.2005]Hard Drive Inspector 1.2 has been released! This version has some minor improvements, including: ability to operate with up to 32 hard disk drives under Windows NT/2000/XP/2003, detection of HDD hot swapping, etc.

[27.01.2005]Central Brain Identifier 7.4.0.0 Build 0127 R2 is available for download! New features include: detection of AMD Turion 64 MT/ML 2800+, 3000+ and 3200+, identification of the whole AMD Opteron processor series (0.09 micron Athens, Troy and Venus cores, Revisions D and E), detection of the HyperTransport link specification number, bugfixes, etc.
Crystal Dew World has released:
TaskInfo 6.0.1.134 is available for download! This release fixes a few bugs.

[26.01.2005]SiSoftware Sandra 2005.SR1 (2005.1.10.50) has been released! This is a service release, which contains a few improvements and bugfixes, including:
  • German language support;
  • Burn-in module added back (local computer only);
  • Ali 1563 SMBus support;
  • Intel 915M (Sonoma) chipsets support;
  • Log-in with alternate credentials (user/dom/pass);
  • VIA K8T800 Pro, K8M800M, K8T890CE/Pro (K8), KT880 (K7), P4M800 (P4/PM) chipsets support;
  • Support for Philips PCA multiplexor (K8);
  • Cerficate is sent from client 2 server for authentication.

Futuremark Corporation has released updates to its 3DMark03, 3DMark05 and PCMark04 suites of benchmark software!
Technical Details Associated with 3DMark05 Patch (Build 1.2.0):
  • Benchmark scores do not change between build 1.2.0 and build 1.1.0, except when the system is influenced by the changes listed below;
  • Updated System Info module with support for the latest CPU and graphics hardware;
  • GeForce FX-series now use VS2.a as default;
  • Modified anisotropic texture filtering settings to ensure that all hardware performs the desired amount of filtering when anisotropic filtering is selected from the benchmark settings;
  • Updated version of the Entech library, which is used to detect the clock frequency of the graphics chip core and memory;
  • Improved compatibility for graphics cards with 128MB of video memory when using Anti-Aliasing;
  • Various fixes & corrections to Image Quality Tools;
  • Fixed all reported & reproduced bugs;
  • Possible result vulnerability has been blocked.
Technical Details Associated with 3DMark03 Patch (Build 3.6.0):
  • Benchmark scores do not change between the build 3.6.0 and build 3.5.0;
  • Updated System Info module with support for the latest CPU and graphics hardware;
  • Updated version of the Entech library, which is used to detect the clock frequency of the graphics chip core and memory;
  • Requires Microsoft DirectX 9.0c End-User Runtime;
  • Fixed all reported & reproduced bugs;
  • Possible result vulnerability has been blocked.
Technical Details Associated with PCMark04 Patch (Build 1.3.0):
  • Benchmark scores do not change between the build 1.3.0 and build 1.2.0;
  • Updated System Info module with support for the latest CPU and graphics hardware;
  • Updated version of the Entech library, which is used to detect the clock frequency of the graphics chip core and memory;
  • Fixed all reported & reproduced bugs;
  • Possible result vulnerability has been blocked.

HDD Temperature 1.4.200 (SCSI Edition) has been released! This version has a few improvements and bugfixes.

DriveSitter 1.3.5.1 is available for download!

[25.01.2005]SciMark Standard Edition Complex 2005.01.24 has been released!

NEW: WinProcInfo is a small utility developed to display indepth information about your processor!

[24.01.2005]DriveSitter 1.3.5.0 has been released! New features include: capability to shutdown, suspend or hibernate the computer system on alert, more information on partitions (creation date/time of NTFS volumes, bootability, subst'ed volumes), optional S.M.A.R.T. status report generation on every poll, debug logging capability, some minor fixes and enhancements.

[23.01.2005]MemTest 3.1 has been released!

[22.01.2005]MemTest86+ 1.50 has been released! Here's what's new: support for Intel i945P/G (Lakeport), Intel i915PM/GM (Alviso), Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst) and Intel E7520 (Lindenhurst-VS) chipsets, P4 6xx series, updated Athlon 64 detection code (for 90nm), minor improvements and bugfixes.

[21.01.2005]PassMark PerformanceTest 5.0 build 1029 is available for download! This build has some minor improvements.

PassMark BatteryMon 2.0 build 1003 is available for download!

[20.01.2005]RightMark Memory Analyzer 3.46 has been released! New features include: support for Intel Sonoma platform (new Dothan core revision and Intel 915GM/PM chipset series), detection of AMD64 90-nm WinChester core, new CPU database entries.

S&M 1.5.0 Alpha is available for download! This release includes a monitoring feature, which monitors system temperatures, fan speeds and voltages using some 3rd party programs (this version supports SpeedFan).

HWiNFO32 1.51 has been released! New in this version: support for Winbond W83784LR/5R sensor on nVidia GPUs, SATA AHCI and RAID support for Intel ICH6 and later controllers, support for Dual/Multi-Core processors, support for Abit MicroGuru hardware monitor, recognition of Intel 915PL and 915GL chipsets, report of number of Vertex Shaders for NV4x and updated Pixel Pipelines count report, etc.

[19.01.2005]An updated version of PCIDEVS.TXT is available for download!
TaskInfo 6.0.1.130 Final has been released!

SIV 3.00 has been released! New features include: Cache Latency information page, PCI Bus now supports PCI Express for Intel 915, 925 and E7525 chipsets, Joysticks report page, dynamic update of Processor (CPU) and System Bus (FSB) speeds, Pentium 4F, Pentium 4J and AMD Sempron support, minor improvements and bugfixes.

[18.01.2005]Drive Speed Checker 1.5.5 has been released!

ThrottleWatch 2.0 has been released! The new version also tracks changes to your CPU core speed and voltage made by Intel SpeedStep and AMD Cool'n'Quiet technologies.

[17.01.2005]SciMark Standard Edition Complex 2005.01.10 is out! This version has a few minor improvements.

PassMark BatteryMon 2.0 build 1002 is available for download! This release fixes some bugs.

[16.01.2005]HMonitor 4.2.1.2 has been released! New in this version: Dell Inspiron 7500 notebook support, bugfixes.

[15.01.2005]SpeedFan 4.20 has been released! New in this version: support for a new revision of Analog Devices ADT7463, full support for the NForce4 SMBus, French, Brazilian and Slovak translations, support for SMSC LPC47B397 temperatures and fan speeds, minor changes and bugfixes.

System Analyser 5.3f has been released! New features include: DMI/SMBios version 2.4 support, SATA Native Command Queuing support, improved ATAPI detection, LGA775 detecion, updated device database, bugfixes, etc.

[14.01.2005]OPN64 v0.3.0 has been released! OPN64 is much like the existing program, OPN-462. It carries on tradition of being able to decipher the OPN codes into a form that is easier to understand! However, OPN64 now sports a mostly rewritten code base and support for Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Opteron processors and all existing Socket 462 processors!
New in this version: support for the following new processors: Athlon 64 (WinChester) 3000+, 3200+, 3500+, Athlon 64 (ClawHammer) 4000+, Athlon XP-M (AXDL) (Barton) 2500+, 2600+, 2800+, 3000+; revision display for Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Opteron processors, model number displayed in Hexadecimal format (Previously Decimal), bugfixes, etc.
Source: Warp2Search.net
PassMark BatteryMon 2.0 build 1001 has been released! New in this version: menu and toolbar, replacing some buttons on the interface, battery charge indicator in battery information dialog changes colour to represent charging or discharging, option to send email when battery charge falls to a certain level, option to minimise to system tray, option to show/hide system tray icon, new security measures, minor improvements and bugfixes.

[13.01.2005]NEW: Drive Speed Checker is an application that will help you analyze the speed of your hard drive!

[12.01.2005]Central Brain Identifier 7.4.0.0 Build 0109 R1 is available for download! New features include: additional software mechanism that allows FID transitions for fully mobile or modified AMD K7-based processors on desktop motherboards (the mechanism works fine with the following chipsets: VIA KT333, KT400A, KT600 and nVidia nForce2), detection of HyperTransport link frequencies supported by the AMD64 processors, detection of low-power models of Athlon64 processor based on the Odessa core, bugfixes, etc.
SIGuardian 1.7.361 Final has been released!

[11.01.2005]Crystal Dew World has released:
HARDiNFO 2005 Version 5.01 build 2920 has been released! This update has minor fixes and German language support.

[10.01.2005]OpenGL Extension Viewer 2.14 has been released! New features include: updated user interface, OpenGL core features set tests and rendering tests, OpenGL core features set entry points check.

CD/DVD Diagnostic 2.1.3 build 96 is available for download!

[09.01.2005]Battery Eater Pro 2.50 has been released! Here's what's new: better stability, sound playback option, detection of Intel Celeron M, minor improvements and bugfixes.

[08.01.2005]TaskInfo 6.0.0.126 has been released! This version fixes a lot of bugs.

[07.01.2005]SIGuardian 1.7.351 Beta is available for download! This release has some minor improvements and bugfixes.
[06.01.2005]IPMonitor 5.3 (Build 105) is available for download! It includes ability to use substitution variables for keyword values, ability to sort information in the Monitor working area, ability to save log files in HTML format, and a few other minor improvements.

NetInfo 5.3 (Build 105) has been released! It includes completely rewritten, vastly improved Connections tool that lets you obtain information about current TCP/IP connections, completely rewritten, vastly improved Services tool that lets you verify a host for available network services in just seconds, and a few other minor improvements.

[05.01.2005]DVD Identifier 3.6 has been released! Here's what's new: preliminary support for DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), updated manufacturer database, additional retrieval of the write speed descriptors using the obsolete 'Mode Sense'-command is now turned off by default, several small improvements.

DVDInfoPro 3.49 has been released! This version has a couple of minor improvements, including support for Pioneer DVR-K04 and DVR-K14 drives.

[04.01.2005]CPUCooL 7.3.5 has been released! This version has some minor improvements and bugfixes.

[03.01.2005]Palm: Speedy 4.1 has been released! It has a few minor improvements.

[02.01.2005]StatWin Enterprise 7.0 Beta is available for download!
[01.01.2005]QuickBench 9.4 is available for download! This version has a few bugfixes and improvements.

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