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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 4, 2011 12:52 PM
    vr4spyder said:

    Please include me in the list.

    Reply
  2. February 4, 2011 12:54 PM
    derwynr said:

    Just what I need to sort out a problem on the PC!

    Reply
  3. February 4, 2011 1:17 PM
    davimill said:

    Looks like a great diagnostic tool! Enter me for the drawing.

    Reply
  4. February 4, 2011 1:23 PM
    ViNCiLiCiouS said:

    well, i used to use everest.

    i would love to be added to the pot! thanks!

    Reply
  5. February 4, 2011 1:42 PM
    d33k said:

    Please include me in the giveaway. I could use AIDA64 for testing & diagnose my pc hardware. Excellent program for any user. Thanks.

    Reply
  6. February 4, 2011 1:50 PM
    leland said:

    Count me in. I love having all the tools I can at my disposal to learn about my systems and those I work on for others. Thanks.

    Reply
  7. February 4, 2011 2:08 PM
    Jimmy_Hooooo said:

    Sounds great! i,m in!

    Reply
  8. February 4, 2011 2:14 PM
    MajorBill said:

    I've heard about this software for a while now, and a copy would be great!

    Reply
  9. February 4, 2011 2:39 PM
    analogmonster said:

    This is the ring? here is my hat.

    Reply
  10. February 4, 2011 3:17 PM
    olamoree said:

    "FinalWire has wisely kept a familiar interface..." THIS is what makes this proggy tops! I wouldn't even enter if I had to learn yet ANOTHER interface for some proggy that I have used for years... so if FinalWire is reading our minds, then I will read what FinalWire does. Tnx.

    Reply
  11. February 4, 2011 3:42 PM
    dougham said:

    Yes, please. It is just what I need.

    Reply
  12. February 4, 2011 3:46 PM
    wizardB
    wizardB said:

    in please

    Reply
  13. February 4, 2011 4:28 PM
    kevincs514 said:

    Looks great. I'm in too

    Reply
  14. February 4, 2011 5:09 PM
    dcrosenthal said:

    Enter me Please! Please! Please!

    Reply
  15. February 4, 2011 6:05 PM
    Rod2709 said:

    I'm in for it......FREE!!

    Reply
  16. February 4, 2011 6:32 PM
    blackgabe said:

    I would like a copy please.

    Reply
  17. February 4, 2011 7:17 PM
    mirancer said:

    I'd like to be added in. Would love to see what my comp can do.

    Reply
  18. February 4, 2011 7:57 PM
    bakerc707 said:

    have been a longtime user of everest still using havent upgraded yet would like to enter for the for the free copy

    Reply
  19. February 4, 2011 8:24 PM
    DaVille said:

    Yes, I would love to be a fortunate receiver of this software.

    Reply
  20. February 4, 2011 9:33 PM
    jbug said:

    Please include me in the drawing. Thanks.

    Reply
  21. February 5, 2011 1:06 AM
    Appzalien said:

    I still use the free version of aida32 on occasion even though it hasn't been updated in a while. Having a copy of aida64 would be great, so count me in.

    Reply
  22. February 5, 2011 2:59 AM
    Talan said:

    Loved "EVEREST" !!! Would really love a copy of this! Thanks in advance if I win ! -T-

    Reply
  23. February 5, 2011 6:22 AM
    scorpian007 said:

    I'd like in on this too!

    Reply
  24. February 5, 2011 8:21 AM
    TheTech said:

    I'm in. As new member at this site, I find it very interesting!

    Reply
  25. February 5, 2011 8:23 AM
    hyeap1 said:

    great and useful tool for IT...

    Reply

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