Test your PC hardware in GNU/Linux
Check the system's specifications: Use the
lshwcommand to get detailed information about the system's hardware components, such as the processor, memory, storage devices, and network interfaces.Test the processor: Use the
lscpucommand to check the processor's specifications, such as the number of cores, clock speed, and architecture.Test the memory: Use the
freecommand to check the amount of free and used memory on the system. You can also use thememtest86+tool to perform a more thorough test of the system's memory.Test the storage devices: Use the
lsblkcommand to check the storage devices connected to the system, including their size and file system type. You can also use thesmartctltool to check the health of the storage device.Test the network interfaces: Use the
ifconfigorip addrcommand to check the network interfaces on the system. You can also use thepingcommand to check if the system can communicate with other devices on the network.Test the GPU: Use the
lspci | grep VGAto check the Graphics card.Check the temperature: Use the
sensorscommand to check the temperature of different hardware componentsCheck the power supply: Use the
upower -i /org/freedesktop/UPower/devices/battery_BAT0to check the current status of the battery, if the PC is a laptop, otherwise check the power supply using a multimeter.
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