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BurnInTest vs overclockSPD
Both stand on pc overclocking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid LinuxWindows
Visit BurnInTest Free plan Linux
overclockSPD offers script-based RAM SPD reading and writing for Linux, with conversion from .emp to .xmp files. Its hardware-write warning and as-is disclaimer make careful target selection and user-managed backups important.
Visit overclockSPDThe facts
| BurnInTest | overclockSPD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | BurnInTest Windows single user: $149, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 9 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | passmark.com | github.com |
| On pc overclocking software | #29 of 31 | #25 of 31 |
BurnInTest: what it does well
overclockSPD: what it does well
- Free plan is available.
- Reads and writes RAM SPD data.
- Converts Thaiphoon Burner .emp files to .xmp.
- GPL-3.0 license is identified.
What to know first
- Linux platform only.
- Requires specified modules and i2c-tools.
- SMBus writes to non-DIMM locations can damage hardware.
- A graphical interface is only planned.
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