Adrian wrote:
Bod gurgled happily, sounding much like they were
saying:

Handy to identify not only your CPU info, but type of memory
installed/Graphics card etc, all in one place. Obviously wasted on
you.

Yes, it clearly is. That's why I'm asking - because I would like to
know whether there's something I'm missing.

Unless you're producing some benchmarking, to produce quantifiable
performance stats for comparison purposes, I can think of no reason you
would need to know - other than purely for interest's sake.

I often upgrade other peoples computers

Right...?

the prog is very handy for that info.

Again - BUT WHY? What do you need to know all of that info for?

If you're replacing the CPU or graphics, then all you need is the socket/
slot spec, which a quick look will tell you. If you're increasing the
memory, then all you need is the brand/model of the machine or mobo - and
that can all be got from either the sticker on the front or (at the
outside) the BIOS.

If you're upgrading, it helps to know what's there, and that in turn can
tell you whether it's worth upgrading and how far the upgrade can go.
CPU-Z can also tell you this in a minute or so after booting from a CD
without opening the case, which can be an issue at times.

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Tciao for Now!

John.