Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026
HCI MemTest
- 1Runs onLinux, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3CPU tuningNo
- 4Memory tuningNo
- 5Motherboard controlsNo
- 6Automatic overclockingNo
- 7Supported platformswindows & linux
- 8Hardware scopemulti-vendor
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: hcidesign.com
Overview
HCI MemTest is ranked #6 of 30 in PC overclocking software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.
HCI MemTest plans and pricing
All plansMemTest Pro $5 once delivered via email Windows program; home and commercial/professional use hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
MemTest Deluxe $14 once delivered via email Includes Windows Pro; bootable CD/USB version; requires CSM/legacy BIOS boot hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
Compared on PC overclocking software
- Free plan
- Yeshcidesign.com
- Paid from
- 5 one-timehcidesign.com
- CPU tuning
- Nohcidesign.com
- Memory tuning
- Nohcidesign.com
- Motherboard controls
- Nohcidesign.com
- Automatic overclocking
- Nohcidesign.com
- Supported platforms
- windows & linuxhcidesign.com
- Hardware scope
- multi-vendorhcidesign.com
Facts
- Purpose
- MemTest runs under Windows and checks whether a computer can reliably store and retrieve data from memory.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Use cases
- The maker recommends testing after buying a computer, installing RAM, or changing system configuration such as overclocking.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Version
- The site lists MemTest Version 7.0 for Windows 9x, XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Pro controls
- MemTest Pro has an advanced interface with control over thread count and RAM per thread, and summarizes results across threads and total test throughput.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Automation
- Pro offers full command-line control for automated or periodic testing.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Error logs
- Pro logs errors to disk so users can send an error report to the RAM seller or review what happened after a crash or shutdown.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Background testing
- Pro includes a “nice” mode for testing RAM in the background during normal computer use.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Deluxe boot mode
- Deluxe adds a 64-bit version that runs from bootable CD or USB without loading an operating system and can directly access all RAM.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The Deluxe bootable version requires a PC that supports CSM or legacy BIOS boot.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Coverage guidance
- The maker says 100% coverage should catch all errors except intermittent failures, for which it recommends testing to around 400%.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Diagnostic limit
- The FAQ says software cannot reliably pinpoint the physical memory chip that is failing; it suggests testing modules one at a time to isolate a faulty board.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Installation and removal
- The free download can be unzipped into a folder, does not modify files elsewhere or the registry, and can be removed by deleting its folder contents.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker provides an online manual and FAQ for help using MemTest.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Maker background
- HCI Design says it has had an online presence since 1998 and describes its product line as RAM testing tools and Windows utilities for power users.hcidesign.com · 29 Sept 2026
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Sources
- hcidesign.com/memtest/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- hcidesign.com/memtest/purchase.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
- hcidesign.com/memtest/support.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
- hcidesign.com/memtest/download.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
- hcidesign.com/about.html· checked 29 Sept 2026