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Download of the Week: AIDA64 + giveaway!

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On February 8, 2011, 7:59 AM

Congratulations to the winners: Jyrkz, complexxL9, denkile, Jetatt23, and madboyv1! Each will receive an AIDA64 Extreme Edition license key good for personal use in up to three different computers. You'll be contacted throughout the day via email with instructions on how to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone who joined the contest!
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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.*
Note: Only TechSpot community members can participate as we will use your account's email for notification purposes. As always, you can register here free of charge.

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  1. February 3, 2011 3:53 PM
    Relic
    Relic, TechSpot Chancellor, said:

    Would love a chance at AIDA64.

    Reply
  2. February 3, 2011 3:54 PM
    fref said:

    Sounds great, count me in for the giveaway!

    Reply
  3. February 3, 2011 3:56 PM
    Chazz said:

    Count me in! I could use something like this.

    Reply
  4. February 3, 2011 3:56 PM
    Frezzer said:

    An interesting piece of software, enter me in please

    Reply
  5. February 3, 2011 3:57 PM
    Tanstar said:

    Count me in!

    Reply
  6. February 3, 2011 3:59 PM
    sMILEY4ever said:

    Looks good.

    Reply
  7. February 3, 2011 4:02 PM
    BackwoodsNC said:

    I want

    Reply
  8. February 3, 2011 4:05 PM
    DSP8000
    DSP8000 said:

    Great application, I would like to get my hands on it for sure. Count me in.Tnx.

    Reply
  9. February 3, 2011 4:18 PM
    rontot said:

    I'd like to be entered!

    Reply
  10. February 3, 2011 4:18 PM
    RandyN said:

    Count me in.

    Reply
  11. February 3, 2011 4:19 PM
    mattyswe said:

    I use everest a lot as build or repair 30-40 systems a week, this new version would be great help and even better if is was free :-)

    Pick me, pick me

    Reply
  12. February 3, 2011 4:22 PM
    Zecias said:

    cool, i'd like one

    Reply
  13. February 3, 2011 4:23 PM
    emmzo said:

    Cool! Count me in too!

    Reply
  14. February 3, 2011 4:23 PM
    Rig said:

    /license_request

    Me want XD. would be good to see how out of date my computer may be :P

    Reply
  15. February 3, 2011 4:27 PM
    madboyv1, TechSpot Paladin, said:

    Why not I'll "sign up", I have and old copy of Everest, so a new version would be welcomed. =)

    Reply
  16. February 3, 2011 4:28 PM
    greatpaw said:

    awesome I would def like to have a license of this!

    Reply
  17. February 3, 2011 4:30 PM
    EDO219 said:

    huh ... Why is AIDA64 worth $40 when you can use CPU-Z, GPU-Z, and Real Temp for free?

    Reply
  18. February 3, 2011 4:31 PM
    lmanlo said:

    Sounds as a great program. Might be useful program to have.

    Reply
  19. February 3, 2011 4:40 PM
    TomSEA
    TomSEA, TechSpot Chancellor, said:

    Count me in, por favor.

    Reply
  20. February 3, 2011 4:41 PM
    dividebyzero
    dividebyzero, trainee n00b, said:

    Please count me in for the draw, thanks.

    huh ... Why is AIDA64 worth $40 when you can use CPU-Z, GPU-Z, and Real Temp for free?

    Because none of those three programs allow I/O (memory, harddrive etc.) benchmarking...for a start.

    Here's a brief overview

    Reply
  21. February 3, 2011 4:43 PM
    matchu said:

    i'm in! *crosses fingers*

    Reply
  22. February 3, 2011 5:06 PM
    be_patient said:

    I would love to be entered, thanks.

    Reply
  23. February 3, 2011 5:33 PM
    SirOreo said:

    Throw my hat in the ring for a chance!

    Reply
  24. February 3, 2011 5:38 PM
    damenj said:

    Nice!!! Please enter me into the drawing and GL everyone!!!

    Reply
  25. February 3, 2011 5:38 PM
    Kibaruk
    Kibaruk, TechSpot Paladin, said:

    Ooooh I want it!

    Good luck to everyone in here, have learned to look for your replies everywhere! =)

    Reply

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