HOW TO: Find out what kind of Hardware you have. - Page 2

Apokalipse · 06-11-2005, 01:52 AM

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Originally posted by woot6600GT
A noob way to find GPU info is to go to device manager.

that'll work unless you don't have drivers

DJ-CHRIS · 06-11-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by woot6600GT
A noob way to find GPU info is to go to device manager.

And windows doesnt always get your hardware right

If i always got my hardware right, I would have a 1.23 Terabyte drive

Juice Daddy · 06-12-2005, 11:06 PM

some friendly users from good old tech forums gave me info on a great system information program

EVEREST - http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en

Raze · 06-17-2005, 04:40 PM

I just want to say I used CPU-Z and it told me everything about a computer I just bought. Excellent choice for finding out whats inside. You can read more about what CPU-Z told me about the computer I bought at this link http://www.tech-forums.net/showthre...15&pagenumber=1

Also I want to say that CPU-Z helped but I wouldnt have known if it hadnt been for these forums and the members here. Everyone here has been a great help throughout this headache of mine.

inam · 07-08-2005, 10:34 AM

hey Elbatrop1, thanks for the tip...it really helped

Sethlin · 07-09-2005, 02:48 PM

Everest, from lavalys.com and belarc from belarc.com are great diagnostic and troubleshooting programs.

Ive used for both for a number of years and they have always helped me get new drivers or find out what a part is. Everest can also do benchmarks.

NJDfan1711 · 07-18-2005, 01:36 AM

Hmm, ok...the 3 easiest ways I know of, which you guys kind of touched on:

1- Start > Run > "dxdiag" (without the quotes). Press Enter, let it run the test, then save the file and upload the .txt file here.

2- Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > "System Information". That'll tell you virtually everything you want to know.

3- Right-click My Computer, choose Properties. Click the hardware tab. Click Device Manager. Voila.

jaksback · 07-18-2005, 08:36 AM

what program is ever going to be 100% accurate, i tghought sisoftware was supposed be the greatest and latest but it was totally inaccuratetelling me i had 5 memory banks and 2 cpu's and such.....

NJDfan1711 · 07-18-2005, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by jaksback
what program is ever going to be 100% accurate, i tghought sisoftware was supposed be the greatest and latest but it was totally inaccuratetelling me i had 5 memory banks and 2 cpu's and such.....

What's wrong with using my method #2? That's 100% accurate and always will be.

Cage K · 08-03-2005, 01:47 PM

Some real good information posted in this thread, thanks for stickying it.

06-17-2005, 04:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Raze Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 43	I used CPU-Z it told me everything I just want to say I used CPU-Z and it told me everything about a computer I just bought. Excellent choice for finding out whats inside. You can read more about what CPU-Z told me about the computer I bought at this link http://www.tech-forums.net/showthre...15&pagenumber=1 Also I want to say that CPU-Z helped but I wouldnt have known if it hadnt been for these forums and the members here. Everyone here has been a great help throughout this headache of mine.

07-09-2005, 02:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Sethlin Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Note on Everest and Belarc Everest, from lavalys.com and belarc from belarc.com are great diagnostic and troubleshooting programs. Ive used for both for a number of years and they have always helped me get new drivers or find out what a part is. Everest can also do benchmarks.

08-03-2005, 01:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cage K Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 45	Some real good information posted in this thread, thanks for stickying it. __________________ http://shopping.adorons.com/

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06-12-2005, 11:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Juice Daddy Monster Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,714	some friendly users from good old tech forums gave me info on a great system information program EVEREST - http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en

07-08-2005, 10:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
inam Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10	hey Elbatrop1, thanks for the tip...it really helped

07-18-2005, 01:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
NJDfan1711 Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6	Hmm, ok...the 3 easiest ways I know of, which you guys kind of touched on: 1- Start > Run > "dxdiag" (without the quotes). Press Enter, let it run the test, then save the file and upload the .txt file here. 2- Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > "System Information". That'll tell you virtually everything you want to know. 3- Right-click My Computer, choose Properties. Click the hardware tab. Click Device Manager. Voila.

07-18-2005, 08:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
jaksback Master Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,007	what program is ever going to be 100% accurate, i tghought sisoftware was supposed be the greatest and latest but it was totally inaccuratetelling me i had 5 memory banks and 2 cpu's and such.....