Mem Test86

[sbuxman]

HP Pavilion p7-1108p Desktop

Windows 7
6GB RAM
1 TB HDD
AMD processor

Before I buy expensive new RAM to bring this system's max up to 16GB, I want to download and install a relatively easy-to-use memory tester so I know my current 6GB is still good...sluggishness when 2-3 programs are running has me concerned.

The subject product is apparently highly regarded (per a Crucial rep) and downloaded very frequently from the website of the same name.

Suggestions? I have to take a deep breath when I start reading about creating a disc image to burn, I'll be honest, but I'm great at following a mfr's step process as long as it's clear and well written : )

Thanks in advance.

sbuxman

[dneilson]

Download Imageburner (free). Download the ISO file you want. Open Imageburner and you get one screen. Point to your ISO file and click Burn, That's all there is to it.

[Midknyte]

UBCD includes Memtest86+ (fork of Memtest86), hard drive diags, and a lot of other utilities. We've mentioned it a lot on this forum. Download link is in my signature.

sluggishness when 2-3 programs are running has me concerned.

If the memory was bad, you would probably get a lot of BSODs, not slowness.

If you don't know how to properly burn an iso image to cd, read this:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14183...age-to-a-disc/