What's in your computer? If you're like most of us, you can
probably name the processor (Intel or AMD, Celeron or Pentium), maybe how much
RAM it has, and maybe how big the hard drive is.
When you go to a computer store and see all the bright shiny PCs
laid out next to each other, most will have tags or stickers indicating the:
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Processor brand and model
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Hard drive size and speed
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Amount of memory (RAM)
·
Graphics card
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Operating system
Two or three years later, when it comes time to upgrade your
computer, that tag or sticker may be long gone. Speccy was designed as a free
electronic "what's inside" sticker for your PC.
Yes and no. Some of the
basic information can be found by right-clicking My Computer and then clicking
Properties. The General tab lists some statistics, and the Device Manager on
the Hardware tab lists all of the hardware you've got installed. But it misses
out lots of information that you need.
Speccy will give you detailed statistics on every piece of hardware
in your computer. Including CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Graphics Cards, Hard Disks,
Optical Drives, Audio support. Additionally Speccy adds the temperatures of
your different components, so you can easily see if there's a problem!
At first glance, Speccy may seem like an application for system
administrators and power users. It certainly is, but Speccy can also help
normal users, in everyday computing life.
If you need to add more memory to your system, for example, you
can check how many memory slots your computer has and what memory's already
installed. Then you can go out and buy the right type of memory to add on or
replace what you've already got.
If you're going to be selling your PC, you can use Speccy to
quickly list out the components. Or, if you're buying a PC, you can use Speccy
to check that the computer has what the label says it has.
Also, Speccy comes in handy for support. If you're on the phone
with technical support and they want to know what video card you have installed,
there's no need to hunt around Windows. Speccy has all the information on one
easy-to-understand screen.
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