Real Windows System Information! MSINFO32

[crimson]

I've been using Windows since forever, and I just found out about this tool that gives you very detailed system information.
msinfo32.exe.

It's way better than going to Control Panel/System.
Please tell everybody about it!

 

[whs]

This is a good tool. I also use Belarc Advisor ( Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit )

 

[rsvr85]

I've been using Windows since forever, and I just found out about this tool that gives you very detailed system information.
msinfo32.exe.

It's way better than going to Control Panel/System.
Please tell everybody about it!

Thanks for sharing crimson Typing systeminfo into the command prompt or dxdiag into the start menu yields decent results too

 

[jimbo45]

Hi there
tips are always useful (including the financial kind ) ,

-- however an easier way that's been around for DONKEYS YEARS is Windows Internet explorer ===> Help===>about internet explorer===> then on the panel that's thrown up just click on System Info.

This option was available also in the components of OFFICE 2003 (removed in Office 2007 apart from Outlook 2007)

Cheers
jimbo

 

[stevecn70]

The results for memory are messed up in that app so be aware of that. Use task manager or dxdiag if you want to know your true memory usage/availability

 

[crimson]

Is there any way to check the power supply? Like watts used or max watts?

 

[logicearth]

Not unless the power supply sends that kind of information to the computer...never seen one that does.

 

[whs]

Is there any way to check the power supply? Like watts used or max watts?

That you can usually find in the system specs at your manufacturers website.

 

[jimbo45]

Is there any way to check the power supply? Like watts used or max watts?

Hi there
the easy answer is just to check your electricity meter
most meters these days are digital so you should easily be able to test what you are using.

In the USA it might be a bit difficult because some of the meters are located outside the building but you should still be able to check.

It gets even easier with the next generation of "Smart Meters" - these will show your usage at any time on demand and also give you day / week / month etc comparisons with previous periods

If you have this type of meter (you won't see these yet for a while in the UK) there is usually a panel INSIDE your house irrespective of where the actual meter is located. You can just key in request for info on consumption etc etc.

These are often seen in appartment blocks in places like Brussels etc because it's quite difficult to physically get access to the meter room which is often locked in the basement.

Don't forget - strange as it might seem there are still SOME tasks that can be done without a computer.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[stevecn70]

you can buy a $20-$30 gadget at the hardware store that you can hook between your cord and the wall and it will tell you how much watts something is using. Mainly used to help find high wattage applicances, etc in your house in an attempt to save on electricity.

 

[crimson]

OK thnks! So there is no such thing as software that can check the computer's power usage.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Yeah, the hardware gizmo to get is a "Killawatt". About the size of a TV remote control.

Sells for 20 or 25 bucks and is available at online retailers and Costco.

Plug in your PC, refrigerator, TV, or anything else to get a reading of the watts used.

The system shown in my system specs uses 115 watts at idle and 165 watts under heavy load. That includes monitor and modem.

It's a good way to get yourself out of the notion that you need a 600 watt power supply.