Through clever and constant application of propaganda, people can be made to see paradise as hell, and also the other way round, to consider the most wretched sort of life as paradise.
 
Adolf Hitler
 
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
 
Jesus - Matthew V, 9

Hardware Check

CPU-Z

Utility that gives CPU and motherboard information.
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php 

Free PC Audit

Free PC Audit is a freeware system, hardware and software information tool. It extracts details of all components of the PC, shows installed software with version and product key.
http://www.misutilities.com/free-pc-audit/

PC Wizard

PC Wizard gives system information, detects your hardware and is able to analyze and benchmark your computer system.
http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

SiSoft Sandra Lite

Sandra the System ANalyser, Diagnostic and Reporting Assistant is an information & diagnostic utility. It provides information on your hardware, software and other devices whether hardware or software.
http://www.sisoftware.net/
Go to the website and select 'Download & Buy'. Links to download the Lite Version can be found there.