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    Laptop programs

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mtrivs, May 25, 2005.

  1. mtrivs

    mtrivs Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering if anyone could tell me some good system information tools that will help me to get the full information on my laptop (processor core, FSB speed, etc.). I have heard of CPU-Z and mobile meter, but are there any other programs that you think are a must on any laptop?

    P.S. what are the names of some good benchmarking tools?

    ~HP Pavilion ZV6000 series~
    -AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.0GHz
    -512MB RAM
    -128MB ATI Mobility radeon X200m
    -80GB 5400RPM HDD
    -15.4" Widescreen w/ Brightview
    -DVD±RW W/DL support
    -XP Pro
    -2X 12-Cell Batteries
     
    mtrivs, May 25, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    To find out your hardware configuration, I like this:

    http://www.lavalys.com/products/overview.php?pid=1&lang=en







    I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

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  3. mtrivs

    mtrivs Notebook Evangelist

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    That is an awesome utility for anything you would ever need to know about your system!! Any other utilities/tools that I might be interrested in?

    ~HP Pavilion ZV6000 series~
    -AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.0GHz
    -512MB RAM
    -128MB ATI Mobility radeon X200m
    -80GB 5400RPM HDD
    -15.4" Widescreen w/ Brightview
    -DVD±RW W/DL support
    -XP Pro
    -2X 12-Cell Batteries
     
    mtrivs, May 25, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There's a post, I think it is in the software forum, titled essential software. If you search for that, you may come up with some ideas.







    I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

    -Lloyd Christmas


    Thinkpad T42:
    * 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * MultiBurner * Win 2k *
     
    ZaZ, May 26, 2005
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  5. ivar

    ivar Notebook Deity

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    I recommend also Bionic CPU Peeker v2.7.
    It monitors CPU and RAM and has a tool for RAM defragmentation which usually allows me to win extra 100MB of RAM after using it.
     
    ivar, Jul 6, 2005
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