CNET Editors' review
Prism HUD provides an innovative way to monitor and visualize a computer's internal processes in real time. Its color coding and fast results make this a great program for those fascinated by their PC's innards, and it's free as well.
The program's interface was the first indication that this would be a terrific program. Its transparent look was always present and easy to read, but it never took our focus away from the computer screen. The program automatically handles all its duties. Various color-coded bars appeared in the upper right corner, displaying various elements of our PC's network, disk, memory, and processes. As we worked, Prism HUD showed us what percentage of our CPU and memory was being used, how much space our Internet browser was consuming, and much more. It was fascinating to watch the bars appear and reappear, revealing how our system was working in real time. This was like looking under the hood of a car and seeing the pistons going up and down while it's running. The program also provides a feature for adjusting the size and color of all the bars, which allowed us to customize everything to our liking. Overall, this was a fantastic way to keep an eye on our computer and its processes.
Prism HUD is freeware. Its innovative way of looking at a computer's inner workings makes it a great tool for all users, and we highly recommend it.
Publisher's Description
From Util's Haven:
Prism HUD is a lightweight but detailed and accurate HUD(head-up display)-style system performance & resources monitor, which can help you know what and how well your system is performing always. Prism HUD can inform you: CPU: total usage and each core's load; Memory: total usage and hard faults; Disk: each disk's used space, utilization and transfer rate; Network: each interface's transfer rate; Process: each process's CPU usage, memory usage, page faults and IO transfer rate. You can turn on/off each feature and change appearances to your preference. Version 1.0 added new prisms including Network prism and new hierarchical preferences dialog.
What's new in this version: Version 1.0 added new prisms including Network prism and new hierarchical preferences dialog.
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"Does not run on windows 7 ultimate 64"
Version: Prism HUD 1.0
Pros
I loved this on Vista, kept it up all the time
Cons
On Windows 7 Ultimate 64, I starts up and immediately crashes. I have re-installed and de-installed many times.
Summary
See cons, but I'd really like to make it work. I can't imagine what the problem is here, I've got plenty of cpu, plenty of memory, 2 graphic cards running lsi, and a fresh copy of the program. Crash.
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"Works fine"
Version: Prism HUD 1.0
Pros
I like the way it keeps me informed as to what my comp is up to. I have XP, & have had no problems with it at all.
Cons
none as of this writing
Summary
Met all my expectations, & great for free!!!!!!!!
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"Nice to have little bars moving & looking cute."
Version: Prism HUD 1.0
Pros
Keeps you aware of what processes are using which resources.
Confuses non-tech savvy.
Good nerd value!Cons
I got no grief with it
Summary
not necessary to the running of the machine but like a car sat-nav it looks good.
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"Useful Monitoring Tool"
Version: Prism HUD 1.0
Pros
Good software for checking CPU, HDDs and Network useage. I have a 1-month old, custom-built desktop PC and Prism HUD has been helpful to monitor what percentage of CPU is used when I have several memory-intensive programs open at the same time.
Cons
Took me a day or two to realise I could still access the tools behind HUD's on-screen displays, which are locked to the upper right corner of the screen. Would be handy in updates if there were some flexibilty in the placement of these statistics.
Summary
Good little program, probably most useful to a user with limited memory and/or CPU on hteir PC/laptop.
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"Very handy/helpful visual tool"
Version: Prism HUD 1.0
Pros
Configurable, and works exactly as expected
Cons
Would be nice if were possible to determine which process is responsible for a particular activity, perhaps by clicking on the associated pane.
