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Das Capitolin
07-07-2006, 06:49 AM
Intro
SiSoftware is a leader in benchmarking software. Businesses and individuals alike use their tools for monitoring performance on systems. Sandra 2007, SiSoftware’s newest version of their famous Sandra, includes all the modules from the previous versions and comes packed with even more.




When first loading up Sandra 2007, you are presented with a small splash screen and then are taken to the Home tab of the program. The icons shown in the Home are links to other tabs: Tools, Benchmarks, Hardware, Software, and Testing. Almost every icon listed will open a wizard to easily walk you through the process of running that feature.

The Tools tab allows you to do a few things. First off, it provides a way to manage the program with updates and add new modules. It also has features that give advice on how to improve system performance, create reports about your system, and monitor the systems environment. It also includes a Burn-In function, which tests the stability of the computer, extremely useful for systems that are overclocked.

The Benchmark tab provides functions that can test almost everything on your system. This includes the CPU, memory, hard disks, CD/DVD ROM, network, PSU, etc. It is definitely one of the most complete benchmarking tools available.



The Hardware tab gives you access to a number of tools allowing you to view almost any information you would need about your system. Functions included are motherboard, processors, disks, printers, and much more.

The next tab is the Software tab. This tab provides features for viewing information about installed software. This includes key software (such as default web browser, e-mail program, etc.), OS information, processes, memory usages, etc.

The other two tabs, Testing and Support, are used for getting support from SiSoftware and viewing the event logs and configuration files of your system.

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Bio-Hazard
07-07-2006, 06:55 AM
I've been using SIS Sandra in differant versions for years in all the reviews I've done that require a performance bench, and their latest addition of the removable media bench is a great new tool...........;)

werty316
07-07-2006, 07:03 AM
I used the older version and new version and rarely never used the benchmark tools. I just used it for system information.

Kougar
07-07-2006, 10:23 AM
I've used Sandra a few times... it's a great program that's only been improving!

I'll probably have to start using it again when I build my next rig and start tweaking it... :)

Assassin
08-04-2006, 11:21 PM
Its an awesome program, very easy to use. Although I'd be scared to think what i get on the 2007 with my current setup :shock:

Mirrim
08-16-2006, 02:15 AM
I downloaded Sandra a couple nights ago. Going to make good use of it when system is assembled and before OCing. ;)

Xero (1)ne
08-22-2006, 05:34 AM
sandra has always been awesome, pleanty of detail and always accurate
it can monitor all of my temps and my mobo utility that came shipped cant do that!:lol:

zachig
08-22-2006, 09:00 AM
I personally have never been a huge fan of Sandra benchmarking program...but I might give the new version a try.

I'm currently using CPU-Z and MBM5 to keep track of my Temps and overclocking stats...:roll: and use Everest for system benchmarking and of course, 3DMark for my Video Card benches...:wink: