Checking Computer’s Hardware with CPU-Z

In today’s post, we will learn how to check CPU hardware with CPU-Z software. CPU-Z is a freeware that collects information about the main devices installed on your system. It is an intelligent software capturing real-time status, which includes processor’s name and number, codename, process, package, cache levels mainboard, chipset, memory type, size, timings, and module specifications (SPD).
- Download CPU-Z from cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
- Start the installation by double-clicking cpu-z_x.xx-en.exe file
- Choose “I accept the agreement” option and click next.

- Click the “Next” button a few times.
- Click the “Install” button.
- Click the “Finish” button once the installation completes.
- Run “CPU-Z” by double-clicking its icon from “Desktop”.
- Wait for a few seconds so that CPU-Z gathers information about your computer’s hardware.

Along with hardware information, CPU-Z also displays real-time measurement information such as the internal frequency of each core, memory frequency, and multiplier, etc. In addition to this, you can also get information about the mainboard, graphics card, caches, and memory on its respective tab.
This practical is taken from the book “Basics of Computer, Third Edition” written by Muhammad Umar. You purchase your copy here and improve your understanding and basic knowledge of computer. It is a perfect book for both beginners and professionals.
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