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Computer Specification

As I have a new computer how do I find how much memory I have, how much space I have used and anything else I need to know. Also what does Dual Core mean?
Thank you.

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  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    Hello, ok first of all Dual Core means that you have a processor that has two processing cores, faster and morem powerfull than a single core processor.
    To find out how much system memory you have you can go to; Control Panel > System and you will see a windows like this if you are using Windows Vista:
    SystemInfo-1.jpg
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  • I use xp will this be the same procedure and how do I find how much space is used?
    Does 2gb Ram sound sufficient?
  • exup
    exup Posts: 1,235 Forumite
    I would recommend downloading Everest Home free edition (think major geeks have a mirror site for downloads).
    It will display the CPU size - type, speed, how much RAM you have. what graphics card you have etc and other info about your system
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  • egduj
    egduj Posts: 57 Forumite
    lemontree wrote: »
    I use xp will this be the same procedure and how do I find how much space is used?
    Does 2gb Ram sound sufficient?

    For memory: click My Computer and on top left "view system information"

    For hard drive space: click My Computer then right click C: drive and then properties

    2gb ram is sufficient
  • esuhl
    esuhl Posts: 9,409 Forumite
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    The program "System Information for Windows" gives you a huge amount of information about your system - the type of CPU, motherboard type, number of RAM slots, the amount of RAM in each slot... and loads of other (possibly) interesting details!

    http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html
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