how to chick the build before windows install

[chechnyan]

hi
i am making a build
purchasing parts from newegg and shipping them outside the USA in the same time i receive them
i will not install any OS in it but i need to know how can i test the
RAM the HARDDISK and the MOBO in M$ DOS environment
before i ship them
i heard of hirens cd
but any other idea
appreciate any comment

 

[rodney_ws]

Well, I'd definitely boot from a Memtest86+ bootable CD. Not really so sure about the HD.

 

[g-paw]

Could run the diagnostic/repair software from the hdd mfg on a floppy. Not sure how you can test the mobo other than installing it and see if it works.

 

[SKyriDe]

Well you could just install windows to check it works and then format it off?

 

[runswindows95]

Ubuntu Live CD comes to mind. It has memtest86+ and will boot your machine without installing any software.