Benchmarking

Paft · 12-15-2010, 07:19 PM

I want to ensure my PC is performing as it should. What should I do?

Don't give me a lmgtfy.com

The Free version of PCMark is usless.

Lynus · 12-15-2010, 09:22 PM

1. clean your computer(im talking about the dust and be careful not to break anything)
2. make sure your computer isnt overheating by checking the bios temperatures after an hour or so of gaming.
3. run a virus scan (trendmicro has a free one)
4. run adaware (free lavasoft adaware)
5. run ccleaner(free) cleanup utility and also the registry cleaner that is built in
6. update all of your drivers to latest versions from the mfg websites
7. disable any unused startup programs/services(depending on which os you're using, you can typically find a program to do this for you)
8. defrag your harddrive

is your pc acting funny or are you just trying to maximize its potential?

CHURCHMOUTH · 12-16-2010, 02:56 PM

pretty sure hes asking for a utility that tells him how beastly his computer is sorry but i cant help

GenghisTron · 12-16-2010, 03:03 PM

If you use Windows, you can use the performance thing that's included. It's pretty decent.

Paft · 12-16-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHURCHMOUTH

pretty sure hes asking for a utility that tells him how beastly his computer is sorry but i cant help

This.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenghisTron

If you use Windows, you can use the performance thing that's included. It's pretty decent.

Way too basic.

GenghisTron · 12-16-2010, 03:16 PM

If you're looking for the general basics, it works just perfectly. If you're looking for exact specs, etc., then yes you're right.

12-15-2010, 07:19 PM	#1
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12-15-2010, 09:22 PM	#2
Lynus I like Ceyx Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MI Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	1. clean your computer(im talking about the dust and be careful not to break anything) 2. make sure your computer isnt overheating by checking the bios temperatures after an hour or so of gaming. 3. run a virus scan (trendmicro has a free one) 4. run adaware (free lavasoft adaware) 5. run ccleaner(free) cleanup utility and also the registry cleaner that is built in 6. update all of your drivers to latest versions from the mfg websites 7. disable any unused startup programs/services(depending on which os you're using, you can typically find a program to do this for you) 8. defrag your harddrive is your pc acting funny or are you just trying to maximize its potential? __________________ hef

12-16-2010, 02:56 PM	#3
CHURCHMOUTH crystaLcity D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Class/Position: Soldier D Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: Goodfellas Posts Rated Helpful 7 Times	pretty sure hes asking for a utility that tells him how beastly his computer is sorry but i cant help __________________ 83745 L0LZ ff_nyx_b2 ff_schrape_b3 ff_security_b1 ff_baked_b2 ff_reloaded_b1 ff_mulch_dm_b2 ff_oppose_b1

12-16-2010, 03:03 PM	#4
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	If you use Windows, you can use the performance thing that's included. It's pretty decent. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

12-16-2010, 03:16 PM	#6
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	If you're looking for the general basics, it works just perfectly. If you're looking for exact specs, etc., then yes you're right. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

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