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Definitive...no. A definitive answer is the final one and there is no one size fits all 100%. While usually benchmarking tools can give you a clearer picture of individual hardware performance and stability, it does require a user to put all the garnered data together to come to a reasonable conclusion of hardware that may be underperforming to its specs or starting to fail. He must monitor his temps as heat may be a contributing factor. There are many benchmarking tools out there, some free, some paid. Some benchmark only specific components like drive performance or CPU or GPU. suggestions here but by no means are they all listedis there a recommended bench-marking program that is definitive
The Best Free Benchmark Programs for Windows
Use these fantastic and free benchmark software for Windows to troubleshoot your system and keep it updated.
www.makeuseof.com
The best benchmarking software for your PC
If you want to test your PC's chops or simply ensure its stability, this is the benchmarking software you'll need. Even better? Most are free.
www.pcworld.com
HWiNFO - Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics
Free Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting. In-depth Hardware Information, Real-Time System Monitoring, Reporting & more
www.hwinfo.com
HWMONITOR | Softwares | CPUID
HWMonitor for Windows® x86/x64 is a hardware monitoring program that reads PC systems main health sensors : voltages, temperatures, powers, currents, fans speed, utilizations, clock speeds ... The program handles : CPU and GPU-level hardware monitoring...
www.cpuid.com
When it comes down to a motherboard that might be marginal, the only consumer tools I am aware of is whatever your OEM or mobo manufacturer provide you. Dell provides a pre-boot hardware test in its uefi bios. Someone else may have more to offer regarding that.
My Computers
System One System Two
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 24H2 2600.1742
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Optiplex 7080
- CPU
- i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
- Motherboard
- DELL 0J37VM
- Memory
- 32 gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Sound Card
- Integrated Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Benq 27
- Screen Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External +512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme
- PSU
- 500w
- Case
- MT
- Cooling
- Dell Premium
- Keyboard
- Logitech wired
- Mouse
- Logitech wireless
- Internet Speed
- so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Defender+MWB Premium
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- Operating System
- Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Optiplex 9020
- CPU
- i7-4770
- Memory
- 24 gb
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Benq 27
- Screen Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
- PSU
- 500w
- Case
- MT
- Cooling
- Dell factory
- Mouse
- Logitech wireless
- Keyboard
- Logitech wired
- Internet Speed
- still not telling
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Defender+MWB Premium