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    How To Id Your HardWare

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by red616, May 9, 2008.

  1. red616

    red616 Notebook Consultant

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    I see a lot of questions here re how to id this or that piece of hardware in their notebook.

    I had the same question(s) when wondering what protocol , type , and/or maker of hardware in my system(s).

    Someone mentioned "PC Wizard" so I thought I'd check it out. This pgm turned out to be excellent & free. It will give you pretty much all you need to know about your system & is a great starting point to get specific knowledge so you can go looking for more info if needed. PC Wizard will also allow you to monitor your cpu/gpu temps when minimized.The site has other free software that can come in handy if you do not need a broad system identifier.

    http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php
     
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Thanks.This would really be useful.
     
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  3. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    SiSoft Sandra has a free Lite version that should accomplish much of the same thing, I believe.
     
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  4. red616

    red616 Notebook Consultant

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    While Sandra was ok in her day it's not even close in comparisons. Besides in order to get "her" best you got'a pay to play.

    PC Wizard is 100% free.
     
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    True, but the lite version has all the identification components intact as well as use of the stress, cpu, memory and a few others too as I recall (haven't used in a while). And it's 100% free, too.

    I was simply pointing out the presence of an alternative to accomplish what you were talking about; the full package obviously offers more, but for the basics you describe it will probably suffice :).
     
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  6. red616

    red616 Notebook Consultant

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    Don't want to get into a pissing contest here.

    Sandra is fine.

    PC Wizard is fine.

    Anyone else have any fine pgm's for id'ing system info ?
     
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