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January-February 2009

[28.02.2009]EVEREST Ultimate Edition 5.00.1673 Beta is available for download! Changes include: Intel Processor Number detection for Core 2 Duo T6600, SPD memory information for FIC PTT50DJ notebook, improved motherboard specific sensor info for ASRock boards, bugfixes.
TrueSpeed 1.8 has been released! Here's what's new: SSE4A, SSE5, and AVX detection, CPU core revision detection, bugfixes, etc.

[27.02.2009]AMD Overdrive 2.1.6 is available for download!

Geekbench 2.1.2 has been released!

MSI has released Dual Core Center 2.0.5.1!

[26.02.2009]ZOTAC FireStorm 1.015 has been released! It adds support for ZOTAC NITRO hardware-overclocking controller. With the newest version of ZOTAC FireStorm 1.015 software, the ZOTAC NITRO is now unlocked to overclock all (including non-ZOTAC) NVIDIA GeForce 8 series and newer graphics cards. ZOTAC FireStorm 1.015 also breathes new life into the NITRO with new features catered towards experts, such as no overclocking limits, manual overclocking increment adjustments (1, 5 and 10 MHz), profile naming and profile creation within FireStorm.

Dr.Hardware 2009 Second Edition (Build 9.9.2e) has been released! New features include: USB device analysis, detailed information about nVidia video adapters including temperature sensor readings and CUDA, separate display analysis with additional information, keyboard and mouse analysis, list of installed applications, Windows 7 support, detection of AMD Phenom II, Intel Dual Core Celeron T1x00 and E1x00, Celeron 2x0, 4x0 and 5x0, more accurate detection of destop and mobile Core 2 Duo/45nm processors, updated device database, bugfixes, etc.

RivaTuner 2.24 has been released! New features include:
  • Added database for ForceWare 182.06.
  • Added Catalyst 9.2 drivers family detection.
  • Improved Logitech G15 keyboard LCD support in hardware monitoring module.
  • Added heuristic on-die fan PWM controller detection for G92 based display adapters to provide proper low-level fan control and reference fan duty cycle monitoring for both reference desing and alternate display adapters using the fan connected to alternate on-die PWM controller (e.g. Palit GeForce 9800GT series).
  • Improved detection algorithms for core and memory clock frequency generators switching to PCIE bus clock on NV40 and newer NVIDIA graphics processors.
  • Updated bundled RivaTunerStatisticsServer v3.1.1 and D3DOverrider v2.0.1 utilities.
  • Minor improvements and bugfixes.

[25.02.2009]CoreTemp 0.99.5 (build 14, beta) is available for download! It fixes a few bugs and makes it possible to run several instances of Core Temp (enable in Settings).

PassMark PerformanceTest 7.0 build 1000 has been released! New features include: DirectX 10 3D Test, large improvements to the user interface, increased amount of system information gathered and displayed, enhanced 2D test suite (Complex Vector tests and Image filtering tests now included), CPU Physics simulation test, Visualised Physics Test, install to USB drive menu function, minor changes, bugfixes, etc.

HDD Temperature 4.0.12 has been released! The 4th generation of HDD Temperature has been re-designed and re-coded from the scratch for faster performance and smaller footprint than ever before. It supports all types of hard drives, including IDE, Serial ATA, SCSI, and even USB.

[24.02.2009]Hard Disk Sentinel 2.81 has been released! Here's what's new: support for Windows 7 32/64 bit, improved hard disk details for newer disk drives, improved support for USB devices, support of 3ware 7xxx controllers, support for Samsung and Intel SSD devices, numerous minor improvements, bugfixes, etc.

LinX 0.5.7 has been released! It contains a couple of minor improvements.

Real Temp 3.06 beta is available for download! It fixes a few bugs and adds support for Intel Core i5 and some models of Core i7.
ATI Tray Tools 1.6.9.1382 is available for download! This is a bugfix release.

System Information for Windows (SIW) 2009-02-24 has been released! New in this version: improved "Storage Devices" module, improved support for AMD Phenom II processor, support for Intel Core i7, support for NVIDIA 740i chipset, minor improvements, bugfixes.

OCCT Perestroika 3.0.1 Final has been released! New features include: support for Romanian and Arabic languages, improved monitoring module, improved GPU Memtest, which is now compatible with nVidia cards with more than 512Mb under Vista, etc.

Crystal Dew World has released CrystalDiskInfo 2.1.3b!

[23.02.2009]CoreTemp 0.99.5 (build 11, beta) has been released! Here's what's new: completely new code for processor speed detection, minor changes and bugfixes.

EVEREST Ultimate Edition 5.00.1667 Beta is available for download! Changes include: improved current CPU clock measurement, detection of ATI Catalyst 9.2 driver, bugfixes.
[22.02.2009]SetFSB 2.1.97.0 is available for download! It adds support for ICS9LPRS365BGLF clock generator.

[21.02.2009]ASUS has released PC Probe II 1.04.63!

Crystal Dew World has released CrystalDiskInfo 2.1.2!

An updated version of MemSet 4.0 is available for download!

[20.02.2009]PassMark DiskCheckup 2.1 Build 1004 is available for download! This is a bugfix release.

EVEREST Ultimate Edition 5.00.1664 Beta is available for download! Changes include: North Bridge Multiplier and North Bridge Clock monitoring, detection of ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 (M92) video chip, preliminary GPU information for VIA Chrome9 HC3 (VIA VX800), extended chipset information for VIA CN896/P4M900/PT890Pro/VN896 and VX800, motherboard specific sensor info for Asus M3N72-D and MSI MS-7521, SPD memory information for Toshiba Qosmio X305 notebook, bugfixes, etc.
[19.02.2009]OCCT Perestroika 3.0.1 beta 3 is available for download! It contains further GPU Memtest improvements.
CrystalDMI has been updated to version 1.0.5!

PassMark PerformanceTest 7.0 beta 6 is now available for download! It changes the way the Passmark rating is calculated in order to stop extremely high values on individual sub scores from having a disproportional affect on the overall score. New features for PerformanceTest 7 include: DirectX 10 3D Test, large improvements to the user interface, increased amount of system information gathered and displayed, enhanced 2D test suite (Complex Vector tests and Image filtering tests now included), CPU Physics simulation test, Visualised Physics Test, minor changes, bugfixes, etc.
GPU-Z 0.3.2 has been released! Here's what's new: detection for GeForce GT 120, GT 130, GT 130M, FX 5200, 9400 GT, 9600 GSO 512, FX 2700M, 9500 GS, Quadro FX 540M, Quadro FX 3700M, 9650M GT, Quadro FX 370M, 9400 IGP, 9300 IGP, 8200M G, support for S3 Chrome 500 Series, ability to show lowest, highest and average reading on sensors tab (click on sensor value to switch), bugfixes, etc.

[18.02.2009]OCCT Perestroika 3.0.1 beta 2 is available for download! Changes include: support for Romanian and Arabic languages, improved GPU Memtest, which is now compatible with nVidia cards with more than 512Mb under Vista.
MaxxPI² - Preview 1.35 is available for download!
CrystalDiskInfo 2.1.1 is available for download!

[17.02.2009]SetFSB 2.1.96.0 is available for download! It adds support for ICS952703BF and CV125PAG clock generators.

DriveSitter 1.6.1.0 is available for download! It includes a lot of minor improvements and bugfixes.

[16.02.2009]Alchemy Eye 9.9.1 has been released! Here's what's new: remote process monitoring via WMI, bugfixes.

CrystalDMI 1.0.4 is available for download!

ATI Tray Tools 1.6.9.1380 is available for download! This version updates color correction routine to apply color to all available adapters in CrossFire (Vista only).

TechPowerUp Radeon Bios Editor 1.19 has been released! This version fixes some bugs and adds experimental voltage register access.

A Vista Sidebar Gadget that uses Rivatuner's low level hardware monitor is available for download! If your Rivatuner install is reporting back values that you would like to see in the sidebar, then install this gadget and have it easily accessible. Values include: various core clock speeds, GPU temp (as well as other misc temps), fan speeds, voltage and GPU usage. Click here for details.

RivaTuner 2.23 has been released! New features include:
  • ForceWare 182.xx drivers family support.
  • Updated databases for Detonator and ForceWare drivers. Added databases for ForceWare 181.20, 181.22 and 182.05.
  • Added Catalyst 9.1 drivers family detection.
  • Added reference fan duty cycle monitoring and low-level fan control tab for G92 based display adapters using integrated on-die fan controller (e.g. GeForce 9800GTX series).
  • Improved driver-level overclocking and fan control for NVIDIA multi-GPU systems.
  • Improved hardware monitoring module.
  • Updated bundled RivaTunerStatisticsServer v3.1.0 and D3DOverrider v2.0.0 utilities.
  • Improved command line interface.
  • Minor improvements and bugfixes.

DVDInfoPro has been updated to version 6.029! It fixes a few bugs.

[15.02.2009]EVEREST Ultimate Edition 5.00.1658 Beta is available for download! Changes include: Intel Processor Number detection for Core 2 Duo P8800, P9700 and T9900, motherboard specific sensor info for Asus V-M3A3200, VIA VB7001, VIA VB7002 and VIA VB8001, bugfixes.
Real Temp 3.05 beta is available for download! It fixes a few bugs.
[14.02.2009]CPU-Z 1.50 has been released! Changes include: improved support for AMD Phenom II processor, support for NVIDIA 740i chipset, several bugfixes.

Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.19 is available for download!

[13.02.2009]PassMark PerformanceTest 7.0 beta 5 is now available for download! It fixes a few bugs. New features for PerformanceTest 7 include: DirectX 10 3D Test, large improvements to the user interface, increased amount of system information gathered and displayed, enhanced 2D test suite (Complex Vector tests and Image filtering tests now included), CPU Physics simulation test, Visualised Physics Test, minor changes, bugfixes, etc.
Hard Drive Inspector 3.11 build 207 is available for download!

Monitor Asset Manager has been updated to version 2.30.0.790!

[12.02.2009]CrystalDiskInfo 2.1.0a is available for download!

PassMark BurnInTest 6.0 has been released! The major new features include: support for Windows Server 2008, more complete CPU test, new Standard memory pre-test, significantly more system information available, support for testing Blu-ray drives, support for Intel Core i7 (Nehalem) CPUs, a new set of pre-defined 'Quick' tests, a new raw disk test for unformatted disks, a new DVD burn test (for Vista OS and Windows 2008 Servers), 'maximum' CPU temperature test, UI improvements, etc.

DVDInfoPro has been updated to version 6.028! It fixes a few bugs.

CPU Speed Professional 3.0.2.8 is available for download!

Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.18 is available for download!

[11.02.2009]Dead Pixel Tester 2.50 has been released! It has some natty new features, including a Marking facility, improved pixel exerciser, new screen test/calibration patterns and a couple of new illusions.

PassMark PerformanceTest 7.0 beta 4 is now available for download! It includes some minor tweaks. New features for PerformanceTest 7 include: DirectX 10 3D Test, large improvements to the user interface, increased amount of system information gathered and displayed, enhanced 2D test suite (Complex Vector tests and Image filtering tests now included), CPU Physics simulation test, Visualised Physics Test, minor changes, bugfixes, etc.
[10.02.2009]EVEREST Ultimate Edition 5.00.1655 Beta is available for download! Changes include: Intel Processor Number detection for Core i7 950, GPU information for new nVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 (GT200b), SPD memory information for Acer Mono notebook, improved Supported Video Modes list, Firmware Date detection for Optiarc optical drives, motherboard specific sensor info for MSI MS-7349, bugfixes.
S.M.A.R.T. Vision 3.11 has been released! It contains a number of minor changes and bugfixes.

OCCT Perestroika 3.0.1 beta 1 is available for download! This beta includes some minor improvements and bugfixes.
CrystalDiskInfo 2.1 Final has been released!

[09.02.2009]System Analyser 5.3v has been released! New features include: improved Intel CPUs support, updated device database, minor improvements, bugfixes, etc.

CoreTemp 0.99.5 (build 6) has been released! Here's what's new: thermal protection mechanism, mini mode for GUI, per core temperature offset adjustment, screenshots are now taken in the lossless but very compact PNG format, user defined text colors for main Window, minor changes and bugfixes.

EVGA has released EVGA GPU Voltage Tuner v.1.0 to give you even more ways to maximize your EVGA card! This utility allows you to set a custom voltage level for your GTX 295, 280 or 260 graphics card (full supported list). Using this utility may allow you to increase your clockspeeds beyond what was capable before.
CrystalDiskInfo 2.1 RC2 is available for download!

[08.02.2009]SetFSB 2.1.94.0 is available for download! It fixes some bugs and adds support for RTM862-520 clock generator and Dell Studio XPS 435 MT (ICS9LPRS139AKLF).

DVDInfoPro 6.026 is available for download! This is a bugfix release.

[07.02.2009]Fresh Diagnose 8.0 has been released! It adds Optical Drives module that displays information about CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/HD-DVD/Blue-Ray/DVD-RAM drives.

HDD Temperature 4.0.10 RC0 is available for download! The 4th generation of HDD Temperature has been re-designed and re-coded from the scratch for faster performance and smaller footprint than ever before. It supports all types of hard drives, including IDE, Serial ATA, SCSI, and even USB.

[06.02.2009]DVDInfoPro 6.020 has been released! It has a lot of minor changes and bugfixes, including enhanced system information and "Tools and Utilities" modules.

EVEREST 5.00 has been released! New features include: improved Hardware Monitoring module with Alerting feature that triggers on overheating, voltage drop, overvoltage and cooling fan failure, support for Intel Core i7, Intel Atom and AMD Phenom II processors, support for OpenGL 3.0 with OpenGL version compliancy test, support for Windows 7 and a new auto-load feature under Windows Vista, extended audio information (OpenAL and High Definition Audio pages), new information page for installed Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets, GPGPU devices information for ATI Stream and nVIDIA CUDA, bugfixes.

CD/DVD Diagnostic 3.0.0 has been updated with build 79!

[05.02.2009]The Last Remnant Benchmark is available for download! The Last Remnant is a role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. The game is directed at both Japanese and Western audiences. The benchmark will give you an idea of how well the game will run on your PC. Click here for details.

NEW: BatteryBar is a powerful multilingual battery meter that monitors the status of your battery and displays your battery's status in the taskbar!

Hard Disk Sentinel for DOS 0.04 has been released! This version adds new command line options: /AAM to display automatic acoustic information, /SETAAM to set acoustic level on one or all disks, /SMART to display SMART information.

[04.02.2009]NEW: LinX is a CPU stability tester based on the Intel Linpack technology!

Real Temp 3.00 has been released! New features include: Core i7 temperature and frequency support including Turbo mode, NVIDIA temperature reporting with highest GPU temperature displayed in SLI mode, ability to run a file or shutdown based on user defined alarm temperature, new RivaTuner plug-in support, initial Windows 7 Beta support, all new CPU Cool Down Test for a more thorough look at your sensors, bugfixes, etc.

[03.02.2009]VSO Inspector 2.0.0.0 has been released! This version has a number of internal improvements, including a function to retrieve the file system of the disc.

FurMark OpenGL Benchmark 1.6.5 is available for download!

NEW: Samsung ESwin is a diagnostic program for Samsung external HDD series!

Geekbench 2.1.1 has been released!

[02.02.2009]FurMark OpenGL Benchmark 1.6.4 is available for download!

Memtest86 3.5 has been released! New features include: limited support for execution with multiple CPUs, detection of some new chipsets, improved CPU detection, minor changes and bugfixes.

[01.02.2009]FurMark OpenGL Benchmark 1.6.3 is available for download! This is a bugfix release.

NextSensor 2.7.7.0 build 0131 Final has been released! Here's what's new: temperature monitoring for the third hard disk drive, bugfixes.

NVIDIA BIOS Editor (nibitor) 4.8 has been released! This version adds support for the 55nm based GT200 cards, such as the GeForce GTX 285 and the GeForce GTX 295.

[31.01.2009]CrystalDiskInfo 2.1 beta 1 is available for download!

[30.01.2009]ZOTAC FireStorm 1.014 has been released!

[29.01.2009]OCCT Perestroika 3.0.0 has been released! New features include: updated OCCT CPU Test, Linpack-based CPU test, GPU 3D test written in Direct3D with an error detection mode, GPU Memtest based on CUDA (similar to MemTest86, but for the Graphic Card memory), Power supply test (3D test + CPU Test), GPU temperature monitoring, support for the latest hardware, improved interface, bugfixes, etc.

An updated version of CPU-Tweaker 1.0 is available for download! It improves support for Intel X58 chipset.

A beta for the next major version of PassMark BurnInTest for Windows, 32-bit 6.0.1000 revision 17 Beta, is now available to download! The major new features include: support for Windows Server 2008, significantly more system information available, support for testing Blu-ray drives, support for Nehalem CPUs, a new set of pre-defined 'Quick' tests, a new raw disk test for unformatted disks, a new DVD burn test (for Vista OS and Windows 2008 Servers), 'maximum' CPU temperature test, UI improvements, etc.
[28.01.2009]EVGA is soon to offer its registered users a new tool called EVGA Voltage Tuner, which will allow to control the GPU voltage! The first version will support all EVGA GTX 260 65nm, 280 and 295 cards. More information, including pictures of the utility in action on the GTX 295, can be found here.
EVGA Voltage Tuner


HWiNFO32 2.37 has been released! New features include: support for Logitech G15 series LCD monitor, identification of Intel GS40 chipset, enhanced sensor configuration, updated device database, minor improvements and bugfixes.

SmartFPS.com 1.10 has been released! Here's what's new: support for Far Cry 2 (DX9 and DX10), improved support for CoD 2 and Quake 4.

Hard Drive Inspector 3.1 build 201 is available for download! This release adds Turkish translation.

[27.01.2009]NEW: nHancer is the tool that empowers both experts and inexperienced users to fully utilize the possibilities of the graphic card!

[26.01.2009]NEW: TVblink Benchmark DVD is designed to test the high definition televisions sets!
Thanks to Jan Loncik!

[25.01.2009]Thaiphoon Burner 6.0.4.0 build 0124 Final has been released! Changes include: support for Intel XMP 1.1 specification, customizable background in the Module Features panel, XMP decoding routine and more detailed XMP reports.

SetFSB 2.1.93.0 is available for download! It adds support for ICS954124AFLF clock generator.

OCCT Perestroika 3.0.0 RC1 is available for download! This beta fixes a few bugs, updates translations and slightly improves GUI.
[24.01.2009]CPU-Tweaker 1.0 Final has been released!

CoreTemp 0.99.4 has been released! It has a lot of improvements, including: completely rewritten base code, full support for 64-bit sysems, initial support for Core i5 (Lynnfield), automatic TjMax detection for Core i7/i5 series, real-time TDP display for Core i7 processors, alternative clock speed detection for Core 2, i7 and i5 series and up, improved GUI, redesigned log file system, minor changes and bugfixes.

HWMonitor Pro 1.04 has been released! Here's what's new: preliminary support for Apple MacBook & MacBook Pro, support for new mainboards.

Active SMART 2.7 has been released! Changes include: improved ActiveSMART service management, Total Free Space informaton on all hard drive volumes, Disk Monitoring Statistics with vital drive information, hard drive temperature tray icon, "Only critical notifications" option, minor improvements, etc.

[23.01.2009]Real Temp 2.90 RC12 is available for download!
Prime95 v.25.9 has been updated with build 3!

[22.01.2009]HWMonitor 1.13 has been released! Here's what's new: preliminary support for Apple MacBook & MacBook Pro, support for new mainboards.

NEW: SetFSB allows to change your computer's Front Side Bus (FSB) speed!

[21.01.2009]CD/DVD Diagnostic 3.0.0 has been updated with build 78!

Greatis Software has released a freeware tool called BootRacer! It allows you to check your Windows boot speed. Just push the "Race it" button and check your boot rating.
Phoronix Media has released Phoronix Test Suite 1.6.0! It includes a wealth of new features and improvements, new tests and numerous bugfixes (see the developer's website). Phoronix Test Suite is the most comprehensive testing and benchmarking platform available for the Linux operating system. This software is designed to effectively carry out both qualitative and quantitative benchmarks in a clean, reproducible, and easy-to-use manner. This software is open-source and licensed under the GNU GPLv3. The Phoronix Test Suite consists of a lightweight processing core (pts-core) with each benchmark consisting of an XML-based profile with related resource scripts. Main features include:
  • 80+ Test Profiles
  • Integrated Results Viewer
  • Autonomous Batch Mode Supported
  • PNG, JPG, Adobe SWF, SVG Graph Rendering Support
  • Global Database For Result Uploads, Benchmark Comparisons
  • Installed Software, Hardware Detection
  • Runs On Linux, OpenSolaris, Mac OS X & FreeBSD Operating Systems
And more!
Futuremark logo [20.01.2009]Futuremark Corporation has launched Mirada, a new benchmark to measure the performance of 3D graphical display systems used in the automotive industry! With Mirada, car manufacturers, tier-1 suppliers, application developers and integrated chip companies have a common standard for impartial performance measurement and comparison of different OpenGL ES 2.0 solutions using realistic automotive scenarios and workloads. Mirada benchmarks a car's graphical display system by simulating the needs of tomorrow's dashboard designs and the requirements of instrumentation, infotainment and navigation as well as many of the features found in smart devices today. In addition, Mirada includes several low level tests for measuring the performance of specific technical features. Read on.

An updated version of MemSet 4.0 is available for download!

[19.01.2009]A beta version of RealTemp plugin for RivaTuner is available for download! It works only with Intel CPU's that has a digital thermal sensor (DTS) (including Core 2, Core i7). Click here for details.

UPS Assistant 1.3.0.33 has been released! Here's what's new: improved event handling, support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, built-in HTTP server, bugfixes, etc.

[18.01.2009]Thaiphoon Burner 6.0 build 0116 Final has been released! Changes include: GUI improvements, support for nVidia MCP79 SMBus controller, DDR3 module manufacturer identification.

[17.01.2009]HDD Temperature 4.0.9 beta is available for download!

[16.01.2009]OCCT Perestroika 3.0.0 beta 23 is available for download! This beta fixes a few bugs, updates translations, improves GPU Memtest and monitoring/system info engine.
MSI has released Dual Core Center 2.0.5.0!

Futuremark logo Futuremark Corporation has announced that its online database of 3DMark and PCMark benchmark results has now topped 30 million records making it the world's largest source of PC system comparison data! Futuremark benchmarks are used by millions of gamers and hardware enthusiasts from all around the world. The ORB, Futuremark's online database of benchmark results, has been collecting scores since March 2001, and currently sees a new result added every 4 seconds on average. Read on.

[15.01.2009]CD/DVD Diagnostic 3.0.0 has been updated with build 75!

OCCT Perestroika 3.0.0 beta 22 is available for download! This beta fixes a few bugs.
SIV 3.35 has been released! New features include: support for Intel Xeon (Gainestown) and Intel Atom Dual-Core (Diamondville) processors, support for the Intel G41, Q43 and Q45 chipsets, initial support for the Intel QuickPath X58 (Tylersburg) chipset.

[14.01.2009]CPU-Tweaker 1.0 beta 7 has been released!

HD_Speed 1.5.4.74 is available for download!

Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.17 is available for download!

[13.01.2009]OCCT Perestroika 3.0.0 beta 21 is available for download! This beta fixes a few bugs.
Prime95 v.25.9 has been updated with build 2!

GIGABYTE EasyTune 6 B8.1224.1 has been released!

[12.01.2009]SensorsView Pro 3.2 has been updated with build 10300!

MemSet 4.0 has been released! New features include: support for Intel Core i7 CPU (reading only), faster startup, improved support for Windows 7, improved support for DDR2 and DDR3, bugfixes, etc.

CPU-Tweaker 1.0 beta 6 is available for download! This update fixes some bugs and improves support for Windows 7.

CrystalDiskMark 2.2.0d is available for download!

NEW: CPUTempWatch is a small tool to monitor CPU temperature!

[11.01.2009]CrystalDiskMark 2.2.0c is available for download!

OCCT Perestroika 3.0.0 beta 19 is available for download! This beta fixes a few bugs.
DVD Identifier 5.2.0 has been released! Here's what's new: detection of 6x BD-R discs, updated manufacturer database, minor improvements.

Alchemy Eye 9.8.5 has been released! It includes a number of minor improvements and bugfixes.

[10.01.2009]MaxxPI² - Preview 1.34 is available for download!
Thaiphoon Viewer 2.0 has been released! This freeware tool allows to read and save all the available SPD information. The new version is based on the latest Thaiphoon Burner 6.0 source code. It supports multiple new SMBus controllers, SPD reading on FB-DIMMs and creates full reports for SDRAM, DDR SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM, DDR3 SDRAM and DDR2 FB-DIMM. Additionally, Thaiphoon Viewer can be run with a new parameter to read and save SPD image in a file compatible with Thaiphoon Burner.
[09.01.2009]Real Temp 2.90 RC9 is available for download!
OCCT Perestroika 3.0.0 beta 18 is available for download! New features include: updated OCCT CPU Test, Linpack-based CPU test, GPU 3D test written in Direct3D with an error detection mode, GPU Memtest based on CUDA (similar to MemTest86, but for the Graphic Card memory), Power supply test (3D test + CPU Test), GPU temperature monitoring, improved interface, etc. New in this beta: improved CPU detection routine, improved GPU test, minor changes and bugfixes.
[08.01.2009]Real Temp 2.90 RC8 is available for download!
FurMark OpenGL Benchmark 1.6.0 has been released! New features include: GPU temperature monitoring graph in stability test mode, OpenGL 3.0 support, minor changes and bugfixes.

[07.01.2009]MaxxPI² - Preview 1.32 is available for download!
Fresh Diagnose 7.98 has been released! It adds information for 850 new HDD models to the Hard Drive module.

[06.01.2009]MaxxPI² - Preview 1.31 (successor to MaxPI Multicore PI Calculator) is available for download! MaxxPI² will offer new design and features, support for the latest technologies, etc. This preview version is based on the same PI-calculation engine as MaxxPI², but lacks some of its features.
[05.01.2009]CD/DVD Diagnostic 3.0.0 has been updated with build 74!

[04.01.2009]OCCT Perestroika 3.0.0 beta 17 is available for download! New features include: updated OCCT CPU Test, Linpack-based CPU test, GPU 3D test written in Direct3D with an error detection mode, GPU Memtest based on CUDA (similar to MemTest86, but for the Graphic Card memory), Power supply test (3D test + CPU Test), GPU temperature monitoring, improved interface, etc. This beta fixes a few bugs. Besides, the program will now report on which core the error occured in the OCCT Test.
GPU-Z 0.3.1 has been released! Here's what's new: support for fan speed monitoring on ForceWare 180.xx and up, voltage monitoring for NVIDIA (GT200), support for Intel Q43/Q45, support for NVIDIA Quadro FX 4700 X2, GTX 295, GTX 285, preliminary support for NVIDIA GT212, GT214, GT215, GT216, GT218, bugfixes, etc.

[03.01.2009]FRAPS 2.9.8 has been released! This version includes some minor optimizations and a number of bugfixes.

[02.01.2009]Seagate has released SeaTools for DOS 2.13b!

[01.01.2009]NVIDIA BIOS Editor (nibitor) 4.7 has been released! This version adds support for GeForce 6200 TC, GeForce Go 7300, GeForce Go 7400, GeForce 8400 GS (65nm), GeForce 8400M G, GeForce 9400 GT and Quadro FX 3600M.

CrystalDiskMark 2.2.0b is available for download!

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