I have an old computer that was given from another person. I want to check how much RAM, the speed of CPU it has.
2007-02-17 10:55:36 · 10 answers · asked by jennifer g 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
In the Desktop right click with mouse at MY Computer and select properies now you can see dialog boxs and your RAM memory, CPU speen and kind ...; ect :)
2007-02-17 11:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by BitbyBit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right clicking on my computer and going to properties will generally give you the CPU and RAM information. However dependent upon if the unit utilizes shared video and the processor type this information may not give you the true amounts but rather what the operating system reconizes.
If it is an OEM (store bought) computer you can usually check the specs of the system by google'ing the model number.
Another way is also (keep in mind that playing in the BIOS is not suggested) to enter the BIOS (dependent on the system it may be the esc, F1, F4, Del, F2 and so on, it generally says at startup) and once inside the BIOS you can check the system information and it will give you the exact amount of RAM and processor speed
2007-02-17 19:07:07 · answer #2 · answered by Neal C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot the computer; watch for the setup menu as it boots (black screen with white lettering) hit the key to get into the BIOS (it will probably be f2 but could also be del key or the esc key. Once in the BIOS you can not only see your memory but processor speed as reported by the BIOS. Sometimes the OS will report erroneously.
2007-02-17 19:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to check your ram right click on my computer and click on properties. to check your cpu speed on windows nt,me,200,or xp click on run then type msinfo32. on windows 98 click start,programs,accessories,system tools,then system info. from the tools menu click on windows report tool.from the options menu click on selected info. cpu speed will be under system settings to copy. in windows 95 you will need a third party utility to check it. hope this helps
2007-02-17 19:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by k_a_y_s_i_2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually when the computer starts up, it will give this information. Just watch carefully. Or in windows 2000 or windows XP, click on start, then on run, and type dxdiag. This will bring up more information.
2007-02-17 19:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by pharmman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of ways but if you really want good info on you pc Download Belarc Advisor. It will tell you about everything you could want to know about your hardware and software.
2007-02-17 19:59:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easiest way (take notes folks) is to download a small program that does this for you.
www.cpuid.com
Download and unzip CPU-Z, run it, and it gives you system info by tabs.
Best utility I ever discovered.
2007-02-17 19:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by Chris B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right-click on my computer, pull the menu down to properties. It'll be on the front tab.
2007-02-17 18:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by Meg W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to start control panel then system the info your loking for is under the general tab
2007-02-17 19:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by andrew m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goto my computer and on the left side you will see view system info, click on that it will tell you what you have (WINDOWS XP)
2007-02-17 18:59:55 · answer #10 · answered by alk99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋