Specialty Downloads Area




This section contains a number of non-driver specialty downloads. This includes benchmark programs, game demos, and other special utilities.

   
CPU/System Utilities
  Intel® Processor Identification Utility
The Intel® Processor Identification Utility was developed by Intel Corporation to identify the processor inside a system, assuring the processor contains intended technologies and is operating at the tested and rated frequency intended by Intel Corporation.
 
  Stress Prime 2004
CPU Stress test that uses prime number calculations to stress the CPU.

Description of tests performed by SP2004:
Small FFTs:
• maximum FPU stress
• data fits in L2 Cache
• RAM not tested much

In-place large FFTs(Recommended test):
• maximum CPU heat
• maximum CPU power consumption
• some RAM tested

Blend:
• tests some of everything
• lots of RAM tested
 
Game Patches
  Crysis Patch 1.1
Fixes:
• Damage dealt to vehicles when shot by LAW has been made consistent.
• F12 (screenshot) now works in restricted mode as well.
• When player melees during gun raise animation, their gun will not be in a permanently raised position anymore.
• Memory leaks and potential crashes.

Updates:
• Improved SLI / Crossfire support and performance.
• Improved overall rendering performance (DX9 and DX10).
• Enabled VSync functionality in D3D10.

Tweaks:
• Reduced grenade explosion radius in multiplayer.
• Clamped water tessellation to avoid cheating in MP.
• Reduced LAW splash damage vs. infantry in PowerStruggle mode.
• Slowed Rocket projectile speed down in MP slightly.
 
Hard Drive Utilities
  Hitachi Drive Fitness Test
This utility creates a self-booting DOS diskette to run the DFT utility. The Drive Fitness Test (DFT) provides a quick, reliable method to test SCSI and IDE hard disk drives, including Serial-ATA IDE drives.
 
  Seagate SeaTools Desktop Edition
SeaTools Desktop Edition features:
• Creates self-booting diskette
• Data safe tests
• Tests most ATA and SCSI drives
• Creates a log of results
• Error code explanations available on Seagate Web site
• Examines file structure analysis
 
  Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostic
The Data Lifeguard Diagnostic Tools are used primarily for determining the physical condition of your hard drive. If you are having computer problems which you suspect are hard drive related, you can test your drive with this tool. This version creates a bootable diskette.
 
Networking Utilities
  Netinfo 5.6
NetInfo analyzes your connection and various aspects of the Internet in order to isolate potential pitfalls. Once it determines where the problem lies, NetInfo provides you with a whole slew of tools that help you solve it.
Please visit http://netinfo.tsarfin.com/index.html to purchase the Netinfo license.
 
Video Benchmarks
  3DMark®03 (Build 3.6.0)
3DMark03, by combining full DirectX®9.0c support with completely new tests and graphics, 3DMark03 continues the legacy of being industry standard benchmark. Visit www.futuremark.com to purchase the 3DMark03 Pro License.
 
  3DMark®2001 Second Edition (Build 330)
The Gamers' Benchmark, combines DirectX®8.1 support with breathtaking graphics, and continues to accurately provide benchmark results that empower you to make informed hardware assessments. Visit http://www.futuremark.com to purchase the 3DMark2001 SE Pro License.
 
  AquaMark3
AquaMark3 allows PC users to easily measure and compare the performance of their current and next-generation PC systems. It provides a reliable benchmark which helps users to configure their systems for the best gaming performance.
The AquaMark3 executes a complete state-of-the-art game engine and generates 3D scenes designed to make the same demands on hardware as a modern game. For more information on this new benchmark, or to purchase the Profesional Versions of their software visit http://www.aquamark3.com
 
  Codecreatures
A Benchmark that takes advantage of DirectX 8.1 GPUs. Codecreatures leverages the power and flexibility of pixel and vertex shading technology to render breathtaking, real-time 3D environments.
 
  Fraps 2.64
Fraps is a universal Windows application that can be used with all games using DirectX or OpenGL technology which actively displays your current framerate (FPS) as well as performing real-time video capture. To purchase the full version of Fraps please visit http://www.fraps.com
 
  GL Excess Version 1.2V
Featuring spectacular OpenGL graphics, GL Excess is a great way to measure the 3D performance of your Alienware PC. Version 1.2V is the latest version released 07/17/2003
 
Wallpapers
  Alienware Wallpapers
Contains Alienware Wallpapers for mobile and desktop systems.
 

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