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Bearsy · 07-20-2011, 12:43 PM

Is there a way to rate/compare my computer specs against the current market averages?

Roach · 07-20-2011, 12:46 PM

market value has nothing to do with preformance.

However there are many "review" sites that will rate your computer for money.

The reviews are often written by the manufacturers themselves.

http://reviews.cnet.com/desktop-computers/

http://www.laptopreviewsonline.com/

**Mafoo** · 07-20-2011, 12:49 PM

good answer, not.

you could probably just look at the latest hardware specs and see how yours match up.

Roach · 07-20-2011, 12:52 PM

If you want to know how well your system will "play certain games" there are forums for most games.

search "WOW game systems" for example.

Bearsy · 07-20-2011, 12:53 PM

That's what I mean. I have custom computer that I "built" so I can't just google the model.
I don't know where to find the specs.
I've finally fixed my 4 year old computer after nearly 8 months of it running shitty and I want to see what needs upgrading next.

Bearsy · 07-20-2011, 12:53 PM

I'm talking actual hardware

Roach · 07-20-2011, 12:58 PM

where do you think other manufacturers list their specs ?

derp

Roach · 07-20-2011, 01:06 PM

you can go here and match what you put together price wise, with what they can put together.

Custom Computers

I've built my own for nearly 2 decades now.

Flamingnun · 07-20-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearsy

That's what I mean. I have custom computer that I "built" so I can't just google the model.
I don't know where to find the specs.

Use device manager to find out parts/part names + google = specs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearsy

Is there a way to rate/compare my computer specs against the current market averages?

Windows Experience Index?

**mothernature** · 07-20-2011, 01:21 PM

On Windows XP it's:
Start
Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Information

Kompressor · 07-20-2011, 02:12 PM

pcpitstop.com can scan your hardware and compare it to their accumulated database.

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Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,987 Times in 1,509 Posts	you can go here and match what you put together price wise, with what they can put together. Custom Computers I've built my own for nearly 2 decades now. Attached Images

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mothernature ancientbongmaster Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 809 Times in 487 Posts	On Windows XP it's: Start Programs Accessories System Tools System Information __________________ Sometimes sleep is the best revenge- Luke

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07-20-2011, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,987 Times in 1,509 Posts	market value has nothing to do with preformance. However there are many "review" sites that will rate your computer for money. The reviews are often written by the manufacturers themselves. http://reviews.cnet.com/desktop-computers/ http://www.laptopreviewsonline.com/

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Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,987 Times in 1,509 Posts	If you want to know how well your system will "play certain games" there are forums for most games. search "WOW game systems" for example.

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Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,987 Times in 1,509 Posts	where do you think other manufacturers list their specs ? derp

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