If you need to test your computer’s performance to make sure it’s running at its optimal load, it’s a good idea to run a stress test and analyze the results. StressMyPC is a small, lightweight and useful tool for the job. It doesn’t actually require installation, so you can run it directly from a USB drive on the computer you need to evaluate.

StressMyPC has a simple and straightforward interface that gives you the ability to select the type of test you wish to initiate. It does not give a detailed description of the inner workings of each process, but only a brief description. This is really useful if you are a novice user and want to test your computer’s performance.

StressMyPC can stress test the GPU (GPU), CPU (central processing unit), or the hard drive itself, and if more than one hard drive is detected, they will all be tested.

It is worth noting that the developer states that overclocked or unstable systems “may” freeze during testing. You have been warned!