CPU-Z:

General System Monitor and report.

ClockGen:– optional:

Make sure your get the version for your Chipset. This software permits you to Overclock from inside windows. Not forever as dependable as actually altering BIOS settings, but gives you a simple method to play with your settings without dozens of reboots.

Memtest86:

You'll require running this from a Floppy or Bootable CD. This essential software is still measured the most excellent for testing your RAM.

SuperPi:

Concentrated arithmetical software that pressures CPU/Memory pretty widely. I like this application because it provides you a good suggestion of your overclock in beneath a minute’s time.

Prime95:

Clearly one of the most excellent constancy testers – used by every overclocker. It is a very old application, but it’s superior.

MBM5 or SpeedFan:

Check your heat, voltages while you’re in Windows or some OS. It’s one of the ‘have to’ applications. Because you can not forever restart to observe what your temperatures are, these aren’t always exact, but they’re obviously superior then nobody.