How to find out your PC specs?
Have you ever been asked about your video card's size or the processor's clock speed without knowing how to answer? To save you from similar uncomfortable situations and to help avoid stupid excuses to cover your ignorance, I wrote this article in which I will show some of the many ways to meet your machine's characteristics.
The computer's heart is undoubtfully the CPU. This is why its clock speed and number of cores are of such importance for your system's stability and proper operating. The fastest and easiest way to check is through right clicking on the Computer icon (with XP - My computer) and choosing the Properties option. From the just opened panel you can learn what type the processor is as well as its clock speed. The number of cores can be found by their name - Quad - four cores, Duo or Dual core - two cores. From the same panel you can see how much the installed RAM is and operating system, as well as the performance's evaluation, available since Windows Vista to now.
If you want to get to know your computer even better, use the "System information" app. It can be most oftenly found in the Start menu - All programs - Accessories - System tools. You can receive information by running the diagnostic module of DirectX as well, if you have it available. Search for the Run application (its usually in the Start menu - All programs - Accessories) and type in it “dxdiag”.
To check your video card, use the following tip - right click on the desktop - Screen Resolution - Advanced Settings. More information can be received after a short consultation in the Internet, using the model of the graphic chip as a search term. The same can be done with the other components.
In case you're interested in a specific hardware device or want to check if everything is ok with your drivers: Right click on the Computer - Properties - Device Manager (top left corner).
There are specialized programs like Everest and CPU-Z, which display all available data in well structured lists. If you use CCleaner, the most important information can be found in the top left corner.
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With special thanks to Kalina Chtereva
