Computer Question

[Ranger Mom]

How do you tell how fast your processor is? My computer has been re-built and most of the hardware is different than what was in the original computer! (Except for the CD drive - in hindsight I guess I should have had that replaced also)!!

I am looking at CDR drives and they all give specs, but I don't know how to check the one that I have!

Thanks!

[sinton66]

You can go through the start menu and "settings" on into "system" and "hardware", it will tell you the type of processor such as x86(286,386,486). I don't know of anyplace within the computer that will tell you the speed. Some might if you watch the boot-up screens. Usually, all you see on those are the amount of memory testing.

[sinton66]

Reboot the computer, and watch for the screen that says "Press F1, or Press Del to run setup". If it gives you the speed and type of the processor, it should be on that screen.

[Owen B]

That's the easiest way (booting and watching the startup screen). Also, both Intel and AMD offer CPU ID utilities, neither of which should take very long to download, even with a slow connection.

<small>[ December 18, 2003, 11:37 AM: Message edited by: Owen B ]</small>

[PI-fan]

sinton66:
You can go through the start menu and "settings" on into "system" and "hardware", it will tell you the type of processor such as x86(286,386,486). I don't know of anyplace within the computer that will tell you the speed. Some might if you watch the boot-up screens. Usually, all you see on those are the amount of memory testing.Actually there at the settings -&gt; System it displays the type Operating System, Type of CPU, Speed of CPU, amount of Ram all under the General tab... well im using XP i can't remember if it did in windows ME, :D

[Owen B]

Ranger Mom posted elsewhere that she uses Windows 98, which does not show processor speed.

[sinton66]

Neither does NT.

[PPHSfan]

All you have to do is right click on your "My Computer" icon on your desktop. Then click on properties and your processor with speed will be displayed at the bottom of the pop up window.

<small>[ December 18, 2003, 02:40 PM: Message edited by: PPHSfan ]</small>

[sinton66]

Heh,heh, Windows NT doesn't have one of those either! wink

[Ranger Mom]

I am able to to go there, but it still doesn't give a processor speed.

[Gobbla2001]

Ahhh just make one up...

I believe your's is a 350, modified, of course... May be pushing about 400 or so with the modifications...

Maybe you need a Hemmi?

[sinton66]

RangerMom, go through the start menu and reboot the computer. Watch it carefully, one of the screens will be testing the memory. It will also have the "press Del to enter setup" or "press F1 to enter setup. The processor and speed should be displayed on that screen. WATCH CAREFULLY, it may not be on there very long.

<small>[ December 18, 2003, 03:20 PM: Message edited by: sinton66 ]</small>

[Ranger Mom]

I will have to do that when I get home. I have just about decided to hand the old one over to the kids for games, etc.

We are doing a "project" in my office, and plan to attach a "U" shaped desk on the walls. If the plans work out the way I have designed it, then I will have room for 2 computers in there with tons of desk space left!