How to find out what CPU i have without installing an OS or open PC
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PhaseIII
October 16, 2011 5:30:41 PM
Cpuz is a free download, and lists specs about the cpu/ram/motherboard. If you notice the slower speed of the cpu, it just means that Intel's or AMD's energy saving software is running in the background, keeping the temps and energy usage low at idle. My biostar tpower series board also comes with a utility program that tells you how much energy is being used by the board and your cpu and ram settings from the bios.
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PhaseIII
October 16, 2011 6:00:17 PM
Kippa
October 16, 2011 6:08:31 PM
Easiest would be to enter bios (basic input out systems). That should give you basic information about your hardware/cpu setup.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/a/biosacces...
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/a/biosacces...
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PhaseIII
October 16, 2011 6:09:04 PM
If you have a new system with at least one stick of ram, you should be able to set the bios to skip the board logo (such as msi brand) and show your cpu/ram specs instead. To enter the bios, (if it boots fast), have one finger on the "del" key of your keyboard as the post screen appears. This option will appear next to the "fast boot" option in your bios. Use the del key to find the settting. My new board boots so fast that I have to ready my finger on the "pause" key to see anything on the post screen.
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PhaseIII
October 16, 2011 6:30:04 PM
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