PCThrust 1.6.1.2009

• License:

  Free to try; $12.99 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.5 stars (out of 4 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  1,757

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  No additional requirements

• Limitations:

  28-day trial

• Date Added:

  June 01, 2009

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version PCThrust 1.5.25.2009 PCThrust 1.5.18.2009 PCThrust 1.5.11.2009 PCThrust 1.5.4.2009 PCThrust 1.4.27.2009 PCThrust 1.1.14.2008 PCThrust 1.1.1.2008 PCThrust 1.12.3.2007c PCThrust 1.10.23 PCThrust 1.2.27.2006

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Publisher's description of PCThrust

PcThrust is a useful application that allows you to modify the computer settings in order to increase performance and speed. Much faster then the original programmer intended. With little to no effort you can easily make programs & games run faster on your computer without having to purchase a new PC. Many programs and games often use a minimal amount of CPU power, which often leads to the CPU being idle, and really not much use at all. PCThrust takes advantage of this by allocating more CPU power to the currently active program/game.

All of this is done automatically without having you to lift one finger. PCThrust is a great affordable alternative to purchasing a new computer and can in no way harm or destroy a computer, while providing equivalent power that a faster processor would. It is quite easy to use and understand. With a few button pushes and setting changes the application is ready to work. PCThrust starts up automatically when Windows does and manages the CPU/Processor according to the user's specifications.

Editor's review of PCThrust

• 4.0 stars

• "PCThrust"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: PCThrust 1.6.1.2009

PCThrust simply boosts application priorities from their normal settings, but its lack of options will leave advanced users disappointed.

This program sits on your Start tray displaying a uselessly small graph of CPU usage. Double-clicking the icon brings up the program's simple interface. In addition to a larger version of the CPU graph, you can quickly open settings and see some simple program information. You easily can set an application's priority through Task Manager. This program makes such changes on the fly by simply setting the currently focused app's priority to "High" or "Realtime." As you switch focus from one program to another, PCThrust changes each app's priority and reverts other programs back to their normal priorities.

Setting whatever application you are currently viewing to a higher priority could lead to trouble, but we found few problems during our tests. We also found few benefits. Most programs are set to the priority they require and boosting the value gave little change except to starve CPU cycles from background apps. However, if youre multi-tasking with many open programs, this utility could help you make sure your current program gets priority.

Setting PCThrust to force your program's priority to Realtime could cause conflicts with Windows operating system needs. Novice users who are uncomfortable using Task Manager, and users with a need to automatically boost priority for selected apps will find PCThrust helpful. Advanced users will wish for app whitelists, blacklists and other options typical for this type utility.

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