How can I know the RAM, Gigabytes, Megabytes, Video Ram and Ghz Processor that my computer has?

Question

I want to know that kind of information that my computer with Windows 98 has to check if it has the correct requirements to get upgraded. But where can I find that information if I have no idea.

Is there a way to find it in my own computer?

Explain in simple words please. I don't know much about computers.

Answer 1

Click Start, then Control Panel, then System (Information).

It would be difficult to upgrade to XP because your computer likely will not be able to handle such a big upgrade. XP uses a lot of RAM and harddrive, you really should have more than 256MB for the upgrade.

Answer 2

a processor of any computer has got a determined speed which is measured in Mhs or Ghz (1G = 1000 M) for a Pentium's speed may be 2.8 or 3 Ghz some old processors like Pentium II works with 400 Mhz or little more.
Concerning the Ram (Random Access Memory) it has got a determined capacity the oldest for example work with 16 Mb, 32 Mb, 64, ...etc. Now the least one amount of memory is around 256 Mb (megabyte) and sometimes 512 and for some computers which need a lot of memory work with 1024 (around 1Gb gigabyte). As for Ghs and Mhz 1Gb = 1000 Mb

concerning video Ram, it can be part of the central Ram or it can be independent from it. For example you may have 512 Mb for your Ram you take from them 64 for your video or graphics card so you will have 64 video Ram and 448 as central memory.

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Answer 3

You can try using Lavalys' Everest Home Edition. It is a free software program that displays an inventory of all the hardware installed on your computer. It displays information about your computer's motherboard, RAM, bios, graphic card, optical drives, removable media and etc... You can download it at:

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Everest_Home/1086844970/1

Below is the publisher's description of Everest Homed Ed.

"Everest Home Edition is a system information and benchmarking tool with full hardware & software information. It comes with a built-in hardware database and physical information for CPU, motherboard, hard disks, optical drives, chipset and much more. The information can be displayed on-screen, printed, or saved as a report in HTML or text format. The built in diagnostics module can help you find potential problems, by highlighting them in the report and also includes links to manufacturers web sites, driver updates and more. An easy to use report wizard allows you to create detailed reports in the format of your choice." -- Lavalys

Answer 4

Noooooo. it is concerning to the 2d smallest quantity of RAM you may get. 1gb would be adequate for working XP, and a minimum of 2gb once you're working Vista. the typical of the reminiscence additionally concerns. There are no longer any genuine large modules of 256mb RAM, yet some are greater effective than others. as an occasion: a 2gb module of RAM is worse than a 2gb module with warmth spreaders and a greater physically powerful clock fee, yet in many circumstances you will in straightforward terms choose this once you will be utilizing reminiscence extensive classes.

Answer 5

Click on the Start button, sellect "Settings" then Control Panel. In the control panel window, you should an icon labeled "System". If you double click on that, you should be able to see the statistics of your computer.

Also, when you turn on your computer, if you watch the boot-up sequence it will tell you a lot of that information.

Answer 6

Click start, right click my computer, properties, generals tab. Although, the steps may very between windows 98 and XP. If you know where the my computer option is, just right click it and select properties, you'll find all you need to know there.

Answer 7

Well i am a computerist and the cure is My computer.If you right click on My compuer and click P... ...you will get a popup that gives you options for your computer.But if that dos not work call geek squad or look up the internet ofr your computer.

Answer 8

Go to Start - Run - Type in "dxdiag", you will get the whole info about your computer. Most probably works (atleast on XP it does!).
Alternatively, try - Right Click 'My Computer' - Select properties.
You will get it.

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Answer 9

Hello - If you have a PC - Go to your STart button - click on settings>control panel>system. This should tell you all you need to know.

Answer 10

To know all those stuff....
Start----> Programs----> Accesories----> System Tools----> System Information