View computer settings on Windows 7

Before installing a new game or program, you should first find out the computer settings. This is not at all difficult to do, you just need to carefully follow the instructions in our article.

View computer settings on Windows 7

Basic parameters such as processor frequency, amount of RAM, free hard disk space can be viewed using standard operating system tools. Information about the temperature of the processor, hard drive and video card can be found using additional programs.

Method 1: AIDA

The program is quite unique in its capabilities. In it you can get all the information you need about your computer, including dynamic measurements from sensors and the type of RAM bus.

Instructions:

1. Install and run the program.
   
   
2. Use the menu to navigate through the options.
   
   
   
   

By selecting the desired item, for example "Sensors", find the temperature readings in the window that appears.



Explanation of the names of the sensors in order:

1. CPU.
   
   
2. CPU core.
   
   
3. Graphics processor.
   
   
4. HDD.
   

High temperatures may cause your computer to suddenly shut down or the screen to darken. In this case, you should find the cause (most often it is the accumulation of dust in the cooling system) and eliminate it.

To view the RAM type:

1. Go to the menu "Motherboard" and select the item "SPD".
   
   
2. Find the line "Memory Type".
   
   
   
   

This parameter is very important when installing additional RAM cards. DDR4 memory cannot be installed on a device that works with DDR3 and vice versa. This is due not only to different technical capabilities, but also to differences in design.

Method 2: For AMD video card owners

If the program is installed on your computer AMD CCC, you can get information about the hardware device, including memory and core frequencies, as well as extended system information.

Instructions:

1. Right-click on an unoccupied area of ​​the desktop.
   
   
2. Get AMD Catalyst Control Center.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Go to "Hardware Devices".
   
   
   
   
   
4. Get "System Information" to go to detailed information about your computer.
   
   
   
   

Method 3: Control Panel

The Windows operating system has a built-in user interface that contains almost all the basic information about the computer. It contains data such as:

• Operating system version and service pack;
  
  
• Model of the processor used, its frequency;
  
  
• Amount of RAM.
  

Instructions:

1. Go to the menu Pusk and select line "Control Panel".
   
   
2. Select Column "System and safety".
   
   
   
   
   
3. Go to the system menu.
   
   
   
   

Pay special attention to the Windows bit information. The parameter specified in this menu must match that specified in the system requirements for games and programs. When you try to install 32-bit software on a 64-bit system, a system error about incorrect compatibility will appear. If Windows is x64 and software is x32, there will be no compatibility problems.

Method 4: Systeminfo

Using a prompt command allows you to get a little more information than is available in the system menu.

Instructions:

1. Keyboard shortcut Win + R call the task execution window.
   
   
2. Enter in line

   cmd

   and click "OK".
   
   
   
   
   
3. Type in the window that appears

   systeminfo 

   and press "Enter" on keyboard.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Wait until the data is downloaded.
   

Using the command

systeminfo > C:\systeminfo.txt

You can save all the information in a text document.

Method 5: Monitor Properties

The next parameters to be found are the model of the video card and the amount of its memory.

Instructions:

1. Go to your desktop and right-click on any unoccupied area.
   
   
2. Select line "Screen resolution".
   
   
   
   
   
3. Open the menu "Extra options".
   
   
   
   

The video card model is in the paragraph "Adapter string". The amount of video card memory is indicated below, in paragraph "Video memory in use".

Method 6: DirectX Diagnostic Tool

In this menu, you can find out the DirectX version and other parameters, such as the operating system build number and BIOS model.

Instructions:

1. Keyboard shortcut Win + R call the execution line and type in it

   dxdiag

   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Get "Not", if a window appears asking you to check your digital signature.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Wait for the settings window to appear.
   
   
   
   

We looked at the main ways to find out the PC settings on Windows 7. Choose the appropriate one and use it.