1. HWMonitor
A hardware monitoring tool that displays real-time data on temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds for various components.
2. Speccy
Developed by Piriform, Speccy provides detailed information about your system’s hardware, including CPU, RAM, motherboard, and storage.
3. CPU-Z
A lightweight tool that provides information about the CPU, including its architecture, clock speed, and cache.
4. HWiNFO
An advanced system information and diagnostic tool that offers in-depth real-time monitoring of hardware components.
5. CrystalDiskInfo
A utility that monitors the health and performance of hard drives and SSDs, providing information about temperature, health status, and S.M.A.R.T. attributes.
6. Performance Monitor (Windows)
A built-in Windows tool that allows users to monitor system performance metrics in real-time, including CPU, memory, and disk usage.
7. MSI Afterburner
Primarily used for GPU overclocking, it also provides comprehensive monitoring of GPU temperature, usage, and clock speeds.
8. Open Hardware Monitor
An open-source tool that monitors temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, and loads of CPU and GPU, and provides a comprehensive overview of system health.
9. AIDA64
A powerful diagnostic and benchmarking tool that provides detailed information about system hardware and software, including sensors and performance testing.
10. Advanced SystemCare
A comprehensive system optimization tool that includes features for cleaning, repairing, and optimizing your PC, along with monitoring system performance.
11. Revo Uninstaller
While primarily an uninstaller, it includes a monitoring feature to track and diagnose leftover files from uninstalled applications.
12. NirSoft Utilities
A collection of small utility tools for various diagnostic tasks, such as monitoring network connections, system information, and file management.
13. Process Explorer
A powerful task manager replacement that provides detailed information about running processes, including their resource usage and performance metrics.
14. GlassWire
A network monitoring tool that visualizes your network activity and provides alerts for unusual behavior, helping to diagnose potential security issues.
15. ZoneAlarm
A robust firewall and antivirus tool that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic, providing diagnostic information about potential threats.
16. Fraps
Primarily a game performance monitor, Fraps provides real-time frame rate information and system resource usage while gaming.
17. CCleaner
A system optimization tool that also provides monitoring features to help users clean up unnecessary files and improve system performance.
18. Driver Booster
A utility that scans and updates outdated drivers while providing diagnostics about driver-related issues that could affect performance.
19. PCMark
A benchmarking tool that tests various aspects of PC performance, including gaming, productivity, and digital content creation tasks.
20. Belarc Advisor
Provides a detailed report on installed software, hardware components, and system security, helping users diagnose issues related to system configuration and security vulnerabilities.
These tools can help you monitor and diagnose various aspects of your PC’s performance and health, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance.