Memtest86+ Utility Now Monitors DDR5 Temperature

The free MemTest86+ memory testing utility has received a significant update to version 8.00. The headline new features are the ability to monitor DDR5 module temperature and a dark mode for the interface. The developers have also significantly simplified using the program; a single download file is now available that works correctly on both UEFI-based computers and legacy BIOS systems.

The project's internal structure has been modernized as well, and the utility can now be built using the CLang compiler and LLD linker. On the practical side, the update brings faster hardware detection on servers and workstations with a high core count, saving time when starting diagnostics. For modern DDR5 memory modules, temperature data readout has been added, which is critical for users who overclock their RAM.

The update also includes a number of targeted but important fixes: improved compatibility with DDR5 XMP 3.0 overclocking profiles, refinements to the BadRAM function for more accurate identification of faulty memory areas, and enhanced SPD data reading on older Intel platforms.

The current version of Memtest86+, based on the v6 codebase, continues to be developed following its rebranding and merger with the PCMemTest project in 2022. It is fully adapted for 64-bit systems, supports UEFI boot, and works efficiently with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory standards. Memtest86+ 8.00 can be downloaded from the project's official website. For Windows users, an installer is available to create a bootable USB drive, while Linux users are offered pre-built ISO images.

This news follows the recent release of the final version of MSI Afterburner 4.6.6, which unlocks full overclocking control for the latest graphics cards. Now, with the Memtest86+ update, enthusiasts have a modern tool for checking memory stability right at their fingertips. The two utilities complement each other perfectly, helping to squeeze maximum performance and reliability out of your system.