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CPU-Z yields an impressive data sheet of a computer system's functions and operations. By cutting out a lot of technical and manual searching, this handy freeware generates a list of information that computer lovers will find very helpful.
We had no trouble operating the program's interface since it had practically no command icons. The program is basically like reading a report, though one rich in information. Casual computer users probably won't get much from CPU-Z, since the information it presents is heavily data oriented. However, technophiles will love its attention to detail. The interface features seven tabs that catalog everything from your motherboard's chipset and manufacturer to your clock's technical details. In between, we were able to quickly find information about our PC's memory, cache, graphics, and SPD. CPU-Z lays everything out in easy-to-read tables full of highly technical terms and numbers. Seeking this information out through traditional methods would have taken much longer. The program, unfortunately, doesn't have any special features, though some accompanying charts and graphs would have been nice. Overall, this tool yields an impressive collection of raw data in an easy-to-ready format that makes it easy to use, too.
CPU-Z is freeware. Though those not well versed in technology may be turned off by all that data, computer lovers will discover a lot about their PCs. For them, CPU-Z is a must.
Publisher's Description
From CPUID:
CPU-Z gives you information such as processor name and vendor, core stepping and process, processor package, internal and external clocks, clock multiplier, partial overclock detection, and processor features including supported instructions sets. This program supports detection of the processor's core voltage, L2 bus width, support for two processors (in Windows NT or 2000 only), and memory timing (CAS Latency, RAS to CAS, RAS Precharge).
What's new in this version: Version 1.60 has provided preliminary support for AMD "Trinity" APU.
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 4 votes
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"Does Not show All temps..."
Version: CPU-Z 1.60
Pros
It's free.
Cons
Only shows video card temp, and the rest of the temps are blank.
(Intel DH67BL MBO, and Intel i5-2500cpu).
SIV didn't work either, but I Finally found a freebie that did (see Summary)!Summary
Free " Open Hardware Monitor 0.4.0 Beta " (32 & 64), shows detailed
multiple-individual cpu/video/... temps, fan speeds, and Much Much more (no installation required)! :o) -
"Simple to use and gives me the information I need"
Version: CPU-Z 1.60
Pros
Simplicity. I needed more memory, it told me what kind I needed and what I could put in.
Cons
None, but you do need to be fairly technical to understand everything
Summary
Nice simple way to get information about your system withouth digging around.
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"Handy piece of software"
Version: CPU-Z 1.60
Pros
Great for ready your system's performance and what you have inside as far as hardware is concerned and the products that you have running inside as well.
Cons
Does not list temperature/board/processor inside. SIV does that, CPU-Z does not.
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"Very useful!"
Version: CPU-Z 1.60
Pros
Tells you a ton of info that you usually can't find elsewhere. Great for monitoring your computer's performance.
Cons
I wish they would merge GPU-Z with it so you can have all the info in one program.
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