How to view the parameters of computer components using Speccy

When buying a computer, you are often worried because if you do not know anything about computers, it is easy to buy the wrong computer. But don't worry, we'll show you an easy way to view the parameters of your computer's components using the Speccy utility software.

Install and use Speccy . utility software

First you need to see the instructions on how to install and use the Speccy utility software

After running the Speccy application software, wait a few seconds for Speccy to check your computer, after the test is complete it will display information about the operating system - Oparating System and the hardware in the computer. your computer such as processor - CPU, memory - RAM, motherboard - Motherboard, graphics equipment -Graphics, hard drives - Storage, optical drives - Optical Drives, audio equipment. . 

Meaning of some basic information of computer hardware components

Meaning of some basic information of computer hardware components

Operating System - Operating System

Your computer is running Windows 8.1 Pro, 64-bit version

CPU - Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 processor, clocked at 3.16GHz, CPU temperature is 67°C

RAM - Memory

Memory capacity of computer is 4 GB, running dual channel - Dual Channel, memory type is DDR2, Bus speed is 401MHz (400MHz)

Motherboard - Motherboard

Asus motherboard, Model number is P5KPL-AM SE, CPU pin type is Socket 775, Motherboard's temperature is 43°C.

Graphics - Graphics device

1. SyncMaster monitor, resolution is 1920x1080, refresh rate is 60Hz.
2. The video card has a memory capacity of 511MB (512MB), NVDIA GeForce brand, Model number is GTS 450 (Asus brand), the temperature of the video card is 74°C.  

Storage - Storage device

1. The first hard drive has a capacity of 238GB (256GB), brand ADATA, Model number is SU800, interface standard is SATA, type of solid drive - SSD, the temperature of this hard drive is 45°C.
2. The second hard drive has a capacity of 149GB (160GB), brand SAMSUNG, Model number is HD161HJ, interface standard is SATA, normal magnetic drive, the temperature of this hard drive is 41°C.

Optical Drives - Optical Drives

The computer is equipped with a writable/erasable DVD optical drive, the communication standard is ATA.

Audio - Audio equipment

Realtek high quality HD computer sound equipment.

Important details of some computer hardware components

CPU - Processor

Please click on the words CPU in the list on the left, the right window will appear detailed information of the CPU . Pay attention to a few more parameters that need to be known.

Speccy displays detailed information of CPU - Processor

1. Cores - Cores: This CPU has 2 cores, equivalent to 2 processors integrated inside a CPU.
2. Threads - Threads: Each core - Core of this CPU is capable of processing 2 data streams at the same time.

So in summary, this CPU is capable of processing 4 data streams at the same time. If you want to replace the CPU, make sure it supports the CPU socket Socket 775.

RAM - Memory

Next, click on the words RAM in the list on the left, the window on the right will appear detailed information of RAM . Pay attention to a few more parameters that need to be known.

Speccy shows detailed information of RAM - Memory

1. Memory slots - RAM slots: There are a total of 2 RAM slots. Used up 2 RAM slots. There are no empty slots.
2. Slot #1 - Slot 1: Type of DDR2 RAM, 2048 MB (2GB) capacity, Kingmax brand RAM, maximum bandwidth is 400MHz (PC2-6400).

So your computer is equipped with 2 RAM sticks, each with a capacity of 2GB (2048 MB). You cannot upgrade more memory by adding more RAM. If you want to replace the RAM make sure it is DDR2 PC2-6400.

Storage - Storage device

Now click on the words Storage in the list on the left, the right window will appear with detailed information of storage devices. Pay attention to a few more parameters that need to be known.

Speccy displays detailed information of Storage - Storage Device

1. SATA type - Interface standard: The third generation SATA interface standard, the speed is 6.0Gb/s (Gigabit/s).
2. Capacity - Capacity: The hard drive has a capacity of 238 GB.
3. Real size - Actual capacity: The hard drive has a real capacity of 256,060,514,304 bytes.

Most manufacturers calculate the capacity in a beneficial way (according to the calculation method 1 GB = 1000 MB but actually should be 1 GB = 1024 MB) so the amount that the operating system or the testing software recognizes of the Hard drives are usually less than the capacity listed on the disk label (for example, a hard drive that says 256 GB will usually only reach about 238 GB).

1.  SMART Status - Status of the drive: The hard drive is good (Good).

SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a technology that automatically monitors, diagnoses and reports possible failures of hard drives so that through BIOS, software notifies users. anticipate failure to prepare for it (such as backing up data or replacing a new hard drive).

Kareem Winters

Update 08 May 2023