Prime95 vs quietHDD
A side-by-side look at Prime95 and quietHDD. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Prime95
System & Hardware
Prime95 is a popular freeware program for testing computer hardware stability by running intensive calculations to stress test the CPU and RAM. It uses the prime number search algorithms to detect errors related to overclocking or faulty hardware components.
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quietHDD
System & Hardware
quietHDD is a free utility that helps silence noisy hard drives by reducing vibrations. It works by placing custom foam pads underneath the hard drive to absorb vibration.
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