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Download of the Week: AIDA64 + giveaway!
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AIDA64 is a comprehensive yet streamlined diagnostic and benchmarking suite for Windows designed to assist home users and PC enthusiasts in technical chores such as overclocking, hardware error diagnosis, stress testing, and sensor monitoring. The program is an offspring of AIDA16, AIDA32, and the successor to the widely popular diagnostic utility Lavalys EVEREST that was recently acquired and discontinued by FinalWire.
Long time fans of Everest shouldn't be too concerned about the break up with Lavalys, though. As you can tell from the "AIDA" brand rebirth, development will be led by the suite's original creator and backed my many others that have been working on the project for years. In addition, FinalWire has wisely kept a familiar interface to that of Everest so that its users can find everything in the same intuitive, at-a-glance layout and get to work straight away.
Among its features are 32 and 64-bit benchmarks to measure how fast the computer performs various data processing tasks and mathematical calculations, including memory and cache, CPU performance and disk transfer speeds -- including extensive support for flash based storage. The newest version adds support for Intel's Sandy Bridge processors, all the latest graphics technologies, 64-bit multi-threaded VP8 video encoding, among other things.
Besides benchmarking, AIDA64 supports over 150 sensor devices to measure temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and power draw, as well as very accurate hardware and software detection capabilities to get a detailed report on your computer's internals in a single place. What's more, FinalWire is looking to accelerate development and provide regular beta and stable updates for those that want to be at the cutting edge of diagnostic tools.
AIDA64 is definitely worthy of a place in your arsenal for testing hardware and keeping your machine in top shape. Unfortunately, no free version is available as was the case with the highly regarded AIDA32 a few years ago, but the kind folks at FinalWire have given us five Extreme Edition licenses (normally $40 each) for our readers. To participate simply leave a comment letting us know you want in and we'll draw five random winners over the weekend.*
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User Comments (220)
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DokkRokken
on February 3, 2011 2:37 PM |
Looks like an excellent program. I'd like to be entered, please! |
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n00bzZy
on February 3, 2011 2:44 PM |
So that's why there weren't any new Everest versions lately. Could use this one too |
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mxair2001
on February 3, 2011 2:45 PM |
This looks very useful, please enter me as well! Thanks! |
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Leeky
on February 3, 2011 2:47 PM |
I'll enter if that's allowed? |
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lab5105
on February 3, 2011 2:51 PM |
Definitely want to try this program out. Please enter me ^^. |
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Tekkaraiden
on February 3, 2011 2:52 PM |
Looks like an interesting program, I'd like to be entered in the draw please. |
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codefeenix
on February 3, 2011 2:52 PM |
This would be cool! I want in! |
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ppelletier
on February 3, 2011 3:00 PM |
Sounds like and excellent software to have ! Thanks |
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muhanned27
on February 3, 2011 3:01 PM |
im addicted to benchmarking ,,, |
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Mikymjr
on February 3, 2011 3:03 PM |
I want in ;-) |
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Vrmithrax
on February 3, 2011 3:06 PM |
Could definitely use this when tweaking and stress testing the PC I build for friends & family... Count me in |
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Trillionsin
on February 3, 2011 3:07 PM |
5 lucky winners? I've always wanted a copy of this program.. well, I wanted Everest, but I found out about this months ago but havent bought it. For those of you who are only "interested in trying this program out" there is a 30 day evaluation... Please allow entries for members who are actually very interested in owning a copy of this program for everyday use. As I already use the old Everest everyday, I would like a program with continued support/updates from these programmers, MUCH APPRECIATED TECHSPOT.COM!!!! |
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Issun
on February 3, 2011 3:10 PM |
Awesome, I'm in! |
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Jetatt23
on February 3, 2011 3:12 PM |
I was actually looking for a diagnostic tool over the weekend and found this, but alas, I couldn't afford the $40. I would love to be entered. Thanks! |
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mccartercar
on February 3, 2011 3:14 PM |
Can I has license? I give you cookie... (:# |
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javierkaiser
on February 3, 2011 3:15 PM |
Very interesting! I want one! |
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danteoz
on February 3, 2011 3:24 PM |
I loved using everest, one of the top benchmarking and configuration tools I've ever used! |
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cyriene
on February 3, 2011 3:25 PM |
I really liked everest. Would like to try out this new version as I am overclocking and testing a new rig |
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ET3D
on February 3, 2011 3:30 PM |
Certainly wouldn't hurt to have a license for this. |
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Technochicken
on February 3, 2011 3:30 PM |
I'm in! By the way, does anyone know what AIDA64 stands for? |
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jetkami
on February 3, 2011 3:38 PM |
Everest has help me diagnose windows performance issues in the past. Would love a copy of this! |
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Psywar
on February 3, 2011 3:41 PM |
/me wants license!!!! |
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NeoFlux
on February 3, 2011 3:48 PM |
Sign me up! A must have piece of software for every enthusiast. |
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PaulWuzHere
on February 3, 2011 3:51 PM |
Count me in! I've always enjoyed pushing my systems to the limit and this program would really help. |
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Osiris391
on February 3, 2011 3:51 PM |
I'm definitely in. It doesn't get any better than free! |
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