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When purchasing a computer, whether new or used, you want to ensure that all advertised specifications match reality. Simply download the CPU-Z software to verify all information before making your purchase decision. This detailed article provides step-by-step instructions on how to check computer configuration with CPU-Z and view hardware details.
Before accessing computer configuration details, you need to download and install the software. To download the software, click on the following link:
After downloading the software, proceed with the installation on your machine -> software interface:
1. CPU Tab
- Within the CPU tab, you can access comprehensive information about the processor (CPU):
+ Name: The brand of CPU on your machine.
+ Code Name: The CPU's code name on your machine.
+ Package: The type of CPU socket – this is a crucial specification when you want to upgrade your CPU.
+ Technology: The size of the CPU's core, for example, the core size here is 14nm. Note that smaller core sizes result in cooler CPU operation, leading to better computer performance.
+ Core Voltage: The voltage supplied to the CPU.
+ Specification: The full name of the CPU on your machine.
+ Stepping: Information about the releases of this chip model into the market. A higher value indicates that your version has fixed all the issues of the previous version.
+ Revision: The version information of the chip.
+ Instructions: The sets of instructions supported by the chip for processing.
+ Core Speed: The CPU processing speed, which may not be the default speed of the CPU as it varies to save power. The CPU only pushes to maximum speed when multiple resource-intensive programs are in use.
+ Multiplier: The multiplier, changing this factor allows the CPU to adjust processing speed accordingly, saving power without user intervention.
+ Bus Speed: With CPU z, you can consider Bus Speed as BLCK (Base Clock).
+ Level 2: Details about cache memory, higher values of this parameter result in better CPU performance, preventing bottlenecks. For example, the Pentium G456 chip should have additional level 3 cache memory, enhancing CPU performance.
2. Cache Memory
- This Cache section allows you to check the system's cache memory in terms of capacity and level, including:
+ L1D- Cache,L1 I-Cache, L2 Cache, L3 Cache: CPU's L1, L2, L3 bandwidth, where larger L2 and L3 result in faster CPU operation.
3. Information about the Computer's Mainboard
- Switch to the Mainboard tab to view information about the computer's Mainboard:
+ Manufacturer: The name of the Mainboard manufacturer.
+ Model: The model name of the Mainboard.
+ Chipset: The chipset type on the Mainboard.
+ Southbridge: It's the southbridge chip, some mainboards no longer have this chipset.
4. Check RAM Information
- To view information about RAM, switch to the memory tab:
With the Memory tab, you only need to pay attention to the following parameters:
+ Type: The type or generation of RAM currently in use by your computer.
+ Size: The amount of RAM installed on your computer.
+ Channel: The number of RAM slots on the computer, which can be Single (one RAM), Dual (two RAM), or triple (three RAM).
+ DRAM Frequency: The standard speed of the RAM, this parameter helps you calculate the RAM Bus using the formula: RAM Bus = DRAM Frequency x 2
5. Check the number of RAM slots
To check the number of slots individually, click on the SPD tab:
With this result, your computer's RAM stick is currently inserted into slot number 1. When viewing SPD, pay attention to the following parameters:
+ Slot #: Clicking the drop-down arrow will display the number of RAM slots on your computer, typically ranging from 2 to 4 slots. The value DDR4 indicates the RAM generation on the computer.
+ Module Capacity: RAM capacity in the installed slot.
+ Maximum Bandwidth: Highest achievable data transfer speed.
+ Manufacturer: RAM manufacturer's name.
6. View information about the graphics card
- Switch to the Graphics tab to access the following parameters:
+ Display Device Selection: Indicates the number of graphics cards. If there are multiple graphics cards, they will be illuminated, allowing you to select the corresponding card. If only one card is present, this section will be dimmed as shown in the image.
+ Name: The name of the graphics chip manufacturer.
Additionally, there are some tabs like Bench and About containing information about the software developer.
Above is a detailed guide on how to check your computer's configuration using CPU-Z and view hardware information with ease. Best of luck to you all!
