Answered: Hi all, newbie help

steve-an-j · 10-19-2008

Hi all

Can anyone tell me how do you access my pc spec info, i would like to post the spec with regards to upgrading/improving the video streaming and graphics, at the moment i have to watch video's etc in the smallest box possible and still it isn't very good quality i'e stops and starts etc, i dont have a graphics card and would like some advise on what would be best.
I'm running xp pro sp3 with virgin 10meg but unsure about mb spec.
Advise greatly app,

steve.

Crush · 10-19-2008

Download the program found at this link: It's called System Information For Windows. It will give you all the specifications of your computer

SIW | System Information for Windows by Gabriel Topala

steve-an-j · 10-19-2008

Thanks crush

Now i have my sytem info (below) is it worth upgrading or would anyone recomend i just get another pc, (on a budget) i'm not into gaming just watch the occasional yootube, downloads etc.
system info:

CPU Full Name AMD Duron(tm) processor
System Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP
Display Adapter S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
Memory 32 MBytes

Also have 1120mb total
37 gb disc space

All in all the pc runs good, its only the streaming that is bad,
help much apriciated.

steve

Hengis · 10-19-2008

Hi there,

If you're on a limited budget and you don't need your PC for anything "high-end" why not consider buying a netbook? Here are some examples...

Currys - Netbooks

I have just bought this one Currys - Shop for Netbooks - Advent 4211 Netbook Internet browsing on the move for browsing and IM, as well as working out and about. Combine it with a 3G card and you have an excellent complete solution. I also added another 1GB and Vista and it's running like a dream.

steve-an-j · 10-20-2008

Thanks all for your help

I'll probably upgrade to a new pc but will carry on with this one for now

driver_ian · 10-20-2008

Hi Steve-an-j
You could consider a"barebones" system as you don't have to buy the bits you already have. i.e. screen mouse keyboard, CD drive harddrive and floppy.
you can, of course upgrade any of these as you go.
have a look here for ideas
Barebone Systems : Computer Supplies and PC Components from Novatech
it may not be for you but it's an option

steve-an-j · 10-21-2008

Wow thanks Ian

Some cheap stuff there, definately gonna look into getting one of those systems, thanks a lot.
steve

10-19-2008	#1
steve-an-j Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4 PC Experience: Some Experience	Hi all, newbie help Hi all Can anyone tell me how do you access my pc spec info, i would like to post the spec with regards to upgrading/improving the video streaming and graphics, at the moment i have to watch video's etc in the smallest box possible and still it isn't very good quality i'e stops and starts etc, i dont have a graphics card and would like some advise on what would be best. I'm running xp pro sp3 with virgin 10meg but unsure about mb spec. Advise greatly app, steve.

10-19-2008	#2
Crush Tech Support Team Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Caldwell, New Jersey Posts: 10,112 PC Experience: Always Learning New Things	Re: Hi all, newbie help Download the program found at this link: It's called System Information For Windows. It will give you all the specifications of your computer SIW \| System Information for Windows by Gabriel Topala __________________ Crush aka Chris [Prework][Afterwork][PCHF Rules][BSOD's][SFC][Screenshots][PC Specs][Donate] I am in fact, quite cool. My graphing calculator confirms this

10-19-2008	#3
steve-an-j Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Hi all, newbie help Thanks crush Now i have my sytem info (below) is it worth upgrading or would anyone recomend i just get another pc, (on a budget) i'm not into gaming just watch the occasional yootube, downloads etc. system info: CPU Full Name AMD Duron(tm) processor System Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP Display Adapter S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR Memory 32 MBytes Also have 1120mb total 37 gb disc space All in all the pc runs good, its only the streaming that is bad, help much apriciated. steve

10-19-2008	#4
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 14,085 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Re: Hi all, newbie help Hi there, If you're on a limited budget and you don't need your PC for anything "high-end" why not consider buying a netbook? Here are some examples... Currys - Netbooks I have just bought this one Currys - Shop for Netbooks - Advent 4211 Netbook Internet browsing on the move for browsing and IM, as well as working out and about. Combine it with a 3G card and you have an excellent complete solution. I also added another 1GB and Vista and it's running like a dream. __________________ Pre-Work / System File Checker / Promote PCHF!

10-20-2008	#5
steve-an-j Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Hi all, newbie help Thanks all for your help I'll probably upgrade to a new pc but will carry on with this one for now

10-20-2008	#6
driver_ian Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plymouth.England Posts: 1,861 PC Experience: to learn a little, I messed up a lot	Re: Hi all, newbie help Hi Steve-an-j You could consider a"barebones" system as you don't have to buy the bits you already have. i.e. screen mouse keyboard, CD drive harddrive and floppy. you can, of course upgrade any of these as you go. have a look here for ideas Barebone Systems : Computer Supplies and PC Components from Novatech it may not be for you but it's an option __________________ There's teamwork in Moderation.......I will always do my best to help. Prework

10-21-2008	#7
steve-an-j Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Hi all, newbie help Wow thanks Ian Some cheap stuff there, definately gonna look into getting one of those systems, thanks a lot. steve

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