DiskSpeed32

DiskSpeed32 is an easy to use software solution designed to perform a simple hard disk measurement and provide valuable information on your hardware.
While most benchmark tools come with more or less difficult tools, DiskSpeed32 is a bit different and offers minimum configuration options and a very user friendly interface.
Once you launch DiskSpeed32, there are no other features to be configured beside the tests you wish to perform, with two different options available, fast test and full test. Additionally, you can start a burn speed test and a random access test, with the results displayed right in the main window.
And speaking of the main window, everything's pretty intuitive and it comprises a CPU monitor to keep an eye on CPU usage all the time, as well as a detailed graph showing the speed of the hard disk.
The information panel is the one that's the most important because it provides data regarding average access time, read burst speed, minimum speed, current speed, cylinders tested and test time.
The application needs up to one hour to perform a full test and while the CPU doesn't seem to be seriously stressed up during the process, it's highly recommended to avoid using the system before the test comes to an end.
Overall, it's pretty obvious that DiskSpeed32 is quite a handy piece of software and probably one of the best things about it is the fact that beginners should have no problems when using it.
Benchmark tools are usually addressed to more experienced users, so DiskSpeed32 is quite a godsend to many rookies out there.