Harware/Software Useful Links

Dan Coldrick · Jul 6, 2009

Drivers

Graphics

ATI
Nvidia

Processor

Intel
AMD

Sound

Realtek
Creative
Auzentech
Asus

Motherboard

Asus
Gigabyte
MSI
ASRock
Foxconn
Saphire
DFI
PowerColor
XFX
Zotac
EVGA
AMD
Intel

Processor Benchmarks

Toms Hardware Comparison Charts

Graphics Benchmarks

Toms Hardware Comparison Charts

Current Cards Benchmark

ATI 5850
ATI 5870

Temperature Monitors

Real Temp
Hardware Monitor
Core Temp
Speed Fan
ATI Tool

Hardware Identification Tools

CPU- Z
GPU- Z
Multi- Everest (Trial)
Multi- Sandra (Trial)

XP/Vista Tweak Guides

http://www.tweakguides.com/TGTC.html

Essential Software

CCleaner
7 Zip
Foxit Reader
PDF Creator
Open Office
GIMP
Firefox
µTorrent
Peer Guardian
Tera Copy
Google Pack- Spyware Doctor & Picasa
VLC
Teamspeak
Fraps

More Software

Browsers

Internet Explorer 8
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Google Chrome
Opera 9.6

Malware Protection

Pay Tools

SUPERAntiSpyware- (recommended purchase) if you purchase this, you get protection. It will only be a scanner if you don't buy it.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - if you purchase this, you get protection. It will only be a scanner if you don't buy itCounterSpy - 15 day trial!

Spy Sweeper - if you don't buy it, it will not fix anything

Spyware Doctor - if you don't buy it, it will not fix anything

Free Tools

AntiVir Personal Edition - includes antispyware, anti-rootkit and more ( see: http://www.free-av.com/en/pages/6/comparative_chart.html ). Do not install another AV if using this.

AVG Free Edition - includes antispyware protection. Do not install another AV if using this.

Comodo Internet Security - Provides antivirus, antispyware, and firewall protection.

- WARNINGS:
  - Ask Toolbar will be installed by default but you can uncheck this during the install or uninstall it anytime afterwards if you decide you do not want this feature later.
  - This includes both the a firewall and an antivirus, and BO Clean antimalware protection. Do not install this if
- For Vista, Windows Defender has been much improved and may be a useful free alternative and it comes already installed. On many PCs it is enabled by default. On others it is disabled by default. This may be a matter of the country where the PC is purchased.

Firewall

Comodo Internet Security

- WARNINGS:
  - Ask Toolbar will be installed by default but you can uncheck this during the install or uninstall it anytime afterwards if you decide you do not want this feature later.
  - This includes both the a firewall and an antivirus, and BO Clean antimalware protection. Do not install this if you already have an antivirus.

Outpost Firewall Free

Outpost Firewall Pro - this version includes the below protection

- Advanced firewall for secure connections
- Antispyware to keep your PC spyware-free
- Host protection to block zero-day threats
- Web control to protect your PC from web-borne threat

Jetico Personal Firewall - shareware version

PC Tools Firewall Plus <-- make sure you uncheck the options to install Google Toolbar and Threatfire free edition. There's is no sense in installing excess baggage.

Online Armor Personal Firewall (free edition) - can be quite resource hungry so if you have limited memory and/or a slow processor, do not us this firewall.

ZoneAlarm Pro - this is not the free version

Jetico Personal Firewall v.1 - free version

Kerio Personal Firewall

Sygate Personal Firewall Free <--- with the Symantec acquistion of Sygate, I do not know how much longer this will be around or be free!

ZoneAlarmFree - no longer supports Win9x or Me platforms. The new 7 version of Zone Alarm free includes Zone Alarm Security Suite, making the download larger then it used to be. Do not install the Security Suite. Also the free firewall now has some minor nag screens.

Filseclab Personal Firewall Professional Ed

RD Threads

PC Upgrade Discussion
Show Your Cockpit
Dual Monitor Information thread
Teamspeak
Anti Virus

Gaming Net Links

Can you run it? (Game system requirements site)

I will update this thread so please post if you have anything to add.

:Banane37:

Simon Trendell · Jul 6, 2009

Handy List

Suggestion:

Browsers

Internet Explorer 8
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Google Chrome
Opera 9.6

Damian Henderson · Jul 6, 2009

Malware Protection

Pay Tools

SUPERAntiSpyware- (recommended purchase) if you purchase this, you get protection. It will only be a scanner if you don't buy it.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - if you purchase this, you get protection. It will only be a scanner if you don't buy it.
CounterSpy - 15 day trial!
Spy Sweeper - if you don't buy it, it will not fix anything
Spyware Doctor - if you don't buy it, it will not fix anything

Free Tools

AntiVir Personal Edition - includes antispyware, anti-rootkit and more ( see: http://www.free-av.com/en/pages/6/comparative_chart.html ). Do not install another AV if using this.
AVG Free Edition - includes antispyware protection. Do not install another AV if using this.
Comodo Internet Security - Provides antivirus, antispyware, and firewall protection.
- WARNINGS:
  - Ask Toolbar will be installed by default but you can uncheck this during the install or uninstall it anytime afterwards if you decide you do not want this feature later.
  - This includes both the a firewall and an antivirus, and BO Clean antimalware protection. Do not install this if
- For Vista, Windows Defender has been much improved and may be a useful free alternative and it comes already installed. On many PCs it is enabled by default. On others it is disabled by default. This may be a matter of the country where the PC is purchased.

Firewall

Comodo Internet Security
- WARNINGS:
  - Ask Toolbar will be installed by default but you can uncheck this during the install or uninstall it anytime afterwards if you decide you do not want this feature later.
  - This includes both the a firewall and an antivirus, and BO Clean antimalware protection. Do not install this if you already have an antivirus.
Outpost Firewall Free
Outpost Firewall Pro - this version includes the below protection
- Advanced firewall for secure connections
- Antispyware to keep your PC spyware-free
- Host protection to block zero-day threats
- Web control to protect your PC from web-borne threat
Jetico Personal Firewall - shareware version
PC Tools Firewall Plus <-- make sure you uncheck the options to install Google Toolbar and Threatfire free edition. There's is no sense in installing excess baggage.
Online Armor Personal Firewall (free edition) - can be quite resource hungry so if you have limited memory and/or a slow processor, do not us this firewall.
ZoneAlarm Pro - this is not the free version
Jetico Personal Firewall v.1 - free version
Kerio Personal Firewall
Sygate Personal Firewall Free <--- with the Symantec acquistion of Sygate, I do not know how much longer this will be around or be free!
ZoneAlarmFree - no longer supports Win9x or Me platforms. The new 7 version of Zone Alarm free includes Zone Alarm Security Suite, making the download larger then it used to be. Do not install the Security Suite. Also the free firewall now has some minor nag screens.
Filseclab Personal Firewall Professional Edition

Dan Coldrick · Jul 6, 2009

Will add links tommorrow, if we keep it in the format I currently use it would help me a lot to add to OP

I will add comments to software if its required?

Damian Henderson · Aug 10, 2009

This is a good site to see what games your pc can run or not:

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

sellyanes · Sep 15, 2009

Hello friends i like to play rd formula one. in my soft ware pc problem with a long time. if i read u r suggestion follow it if my problem is solve. thanks to all,
i hope this post site will be useful everyone hardware & software problem.keep it up..........