Linux Distro's for PC Hardware Testing?

Are there any Linux Distro's that are capable of testing a PC's Hardware?

I am trying to resolve a hardware issue described here:

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=311960

Thanks in Advance.

 

Having read the linked thread, about using 3 different DVD writers sofar, I'd say it's best to use a HDD manufacturer testing tool/program to thoroughly check your HDD.
Also, reading there; "...a few times I get application crashes when the CD/DVD is booting to the Live Desktop." suggests that if you've used 3 different DVD players/rewriters but are booting up from a Live-CD, perhaps it's neither a DVD or HDD issue but perhaps a RAM/mobo issue?

I'd first check with a HDD diagnostic tool, so you can exclude a HDD issue.
Perhaps also unplug and reseat all applicable cables on the mobo (after having drained all power from it).
Take out and reseat RAM modules an perhaps also do a RAM test to exclude possible points of failure.

 

I had already ran a full check with Western Digital's Hard Drive Diagnostics. No errors were reported.

MEMTest 86 version 3.3 (on the Dr.Web Live CD): Massive memory errors.

Microsoft's Windows Memory Diagnostic: One FAILURE after another.

I guess that means that I need to replace the memory. My 1st ever memory failure. I may try to re-seat the memory, but I feel confident that the memory is properly seated since I am the one that installed it.

Next Question: Is it worth the trouble to return the memory to Corsair since it has a Limited Lifetime Warranty? I just priced replacement memory: ~$26.

Is there any possibility that some other failure (such as motherboard component failure) could result in bad memory test results?

 

Ubuntu install ISOs include memory testing utility.

Memory modules sometimes just loosen.

 

sometime memory errors occur due to dust particles also due corrupted database in bios memory .....................best solution is clean your ram modules with dry new paint brush or best air blower if available and reinsert memory (ram) and retest again you can use same or partedmagic

cd as well testing memory


http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=partedmagic

if it still show memory errors after cleaning and reinstalling then please check your hardware vendor