Need help with a couple of things

[Walterus]

Finaly finished setting up my new PC. Took me a total of 3 days to get everything in. Then I found the company I bought it from made a mistake and installed it with Vista 32-bit in stead of 64-bit. Guess it isn't possible to upgrade from 32 to 64?

Also need help finding a program that can monitor my system. Like temp on devices, speed of fans etc.

Otherwise the PC is like made for a 16 year old, with lots of blue lights internaly and a window on the side. Anyway, it's a good cabinet even though installing HD's was a nightnare. There are 5 fans, 1 x 20 cm's and 3 normal ones in front and 2 in the back that pulls the air out (you wouln't believe how full of dust my old Dell had, draggibg it in from behind). Got them all on full speed and can hardly hear them (as long as I have music or games running).

The system gets 5.9 on Vistas internal test (Click Start, right-click Computer and choose Properties), so I figure it isn't too bad (wonder how much faster it would be with 64-bit).

[Kamui]

So what are you looking for? 64-bit upgrade, and sys monitor tools?

Without buying more hardware, you can't monitor the temp on devices that don't have built in sensors (the CPU and motherboard are the only guaranteed sensors. PSU may have one).

There are dozens of system monitor widgets that watch temp and resource load. I'm sure it's no harder to find a fan speed monitor. I haven't looked at them in ages, so I can't recommend one.
Just go browsing through the offerings on Vista's standard desktop bar.

[ThaMan]

The system gets 5.9 on Vistas internal test (Click Start, right-click Computer and choose Properties), so I figure it isn't too bad (wonder how much faster it would be with 64-bit).

5.9 is the max that will register on Vista's speed test, so you would register at 5.9 with 64-bit as well. That is another one of those things like "Ultimate Upgrades" that were vaporware. Microsoft had "Planned" on upgrading the speed scale as the systems increased, but it never happened.

They have upgraded it on Windows 7, and my system that was rated at 5.9 on Vista rates at 7.8 on Windows 7.

[Walterus]

So what are you looking for? 64-bit upgrade, and sys monitor tools?

Without buying more hardware, you can't monitor the temp on devices that don't have built in sensors (the CPU and motherboard are the only guaranteed sensors. PSU may have one).

There are dozens of system monitor widgets that watch temp and resource load. I'm sure it's no harder to find a fan speed monitor. I haven't looked at them in ages, so I can't recommend one.
Just go browsing through the offerings on Vista's standard desktop bar.

I have tried to search, too many hits. Only thing I found was Nvidia (wich crashes when I try to use it) and HW monitor (which does the job at a minimum and looks like crap).

Still no word on 64-bit upgrade.

[Freejack]

RivaTuner (http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=163) will allow you to configure some settings (basically just those on the video card) and monitor just about anything. Unfortunately, configuring it is extremely complicated, but there are walk-throughs available. I configured it to show things like CPU temps (for each core) and GPU temp and framerate in an OSD in games. That's pretty cool.

You could also try SpeedFan (http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php) and I most often just use nVidia's Control Panel tool that comes with their drivers, though it can be quirky at times.

[Deviq]

RivaTuner (http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=163) will allow you to configure some settings (basically just those on the video card) and monitor just about anything. Unfortunately, configuring it is extremely complicated, but there are walk-throughs available. I configured it to show things like CPU temps (for each core) and GPU temp and framerate in an OSD in games. That's pretty cool.

You could also try SpeedFan (http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php) and I most often just use nVidia's Control Panel tool that comes with their drivers, though it can be quirky at times.

Agreed. These are the 2 programs I use. Speedfan to monitor everything and Rivatuner to manually set teh fan on my 8800GTS to 80% constant. It would run a little too hot for me on default settings.

[Ganelon]

Two tools that will change your tech life:

CPU-Z (http://www.cpuid.com/)
This thing will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about your system without rebooting into BIOS. It will give you all the details and specs on MOBO, Processor, OS and Memory. It is free! Use it and print out the summary to give spot on ID of exactly what you have under the hood.

HWMonitor (http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php)
This will give you your temps in a easy straightforward format. Again: free.

[ThaMan]

Two tools that will change your tech life:

CPU-Z (http://www.cpuid.com/)
This thing will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about your system without rebooting into BIOS. It will give you all the details and specs on MOBO, Processor, OS and Memory. It is free! Use it and print out the summary to give spot on ID of exactly what you have under the hood.

HWMonitor (http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php)
This will give you your temps in a easy straightforward format. Again: free.

Thanks dude. Those are awesome!