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    Programs that detect and list computer (spec) info?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by puter1, Dec 25, 2008.

  1. puter1

    puter1 Notebook Deity

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    I was wondering what (FREE) programs are out there that give a print out or summary of the hardware components in your computer.

    I prefer one that is OS independent (i.e. works on any OS) but if it only works in Windows, then I'd like to know of those ones, too. I hope to find one that runs/works in Linux but I understand most will probably be Windows-only or listed as such.

    I recall one called 'Belarc Advisor' or something similar but are there any others? I prefer them to be relatively up to date if possible and the most accurate ones, too.

    Thanks.
     
    puter1, Dec 25, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    I dunno about Linux and all, you can try out PC Wizard 2008 (free), Everest Ultimate, and CPU-Z/GPU-Z (free).
     
    Andy, Dec 25, 2008
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    Everest Home Edition would do the trick.
     
    whizzo, Dec 25, 2008
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    SiSoftware Sandra has a lot of information and benchmarking modules and includes a useful database of benchmark results.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 26, 2008
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    RoGuE1230 Notebook Consultant

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    It may be a little rough, but on Windows if you go to Start->Run->DxDiag->Save All Information, it tells you all your basic hardware and driver versions in a text file.
     
    RoGuE1230, Dec 26, 2008
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