Utilities for testing Hardware
CD-Dvd speed test from Nero
This a Test utility from Ahead Nero to gauge
the speed of CD/DVD drives installed.
This utility requires the latest aspi drivers.
Download from Nero
More information on this program at this page.
http://www.cdspeed2000.com/" target="_blank

Monitor facts
A good authority on computer monitors
Test and Evaluation Guides here
Test your Display here
CRT and LCD Comparisons here

Intel processor Identifier
Intel has made available these utilities
for checking the identity ot the respective 
Intel Processors.
http://support.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-015477.htm

The different types of processors identities, 
images and description
http://support.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-009864.ht

Amd Cpuid and other utilities
AMD support page with various utilities
for use on AMD chips.
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_9706,00.htm