HCI MemTest
7.4#2 in pc stress testing tools$5 one-timeFree planLinuxWindows
Visit| Fact | HCI MemTest | Prime95 |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | MemTest runs under Windows and checks whether a computer can reliably store and retrieve data from memory. | Prime95 is free Mersenne prime search software used to participate in GIMPS. |
| Support | The maker provides an online manual and FAQ for help using MemTest. | The download page directs users to the Mersenne Forum for help and lists email contacts for networking/server issues and other software questions. |
It suits Windows users checking RAM after hardware or system changes, and those who want automated or background testing in Pro. Deluxe may suit users who need boot-time access to RAM and have CSM or legacy BIOS support.
Prime95 suits people who want to contribute computer work to GIMPS or run a consistent CPU workload to check processor and cache stability. The GUI-less Windows service build is intended for Windows Server experts.