Need help identifying my computer

Bromhead · 5 Dec 2012 at 17:17

Hi guys. I built a PC a couple of years ago, but my memory is somewhat lacking and I need a program that identifies the hardware parts in your computer.

I've used one before, I tried a quick google, but it mostly turns up forum posts from 2006.

My current set up is Phenom x6 1055T / 16GB RAM / 2tb 7200 rpm seagate / 5850 HD - Unsure on motherboard or psu that is sitting in the machine. I have opened it up but can't see any indication written on the modules.

My predicament is that I want to upgrade my 5850 HD to a 7950 HD, but I want to ensure my PSU is up to it.

TL;DR - Is there a free program that identifies all hardware parts on your computer.

Doomedspeed · 5 Dec 2012 at 17:22

CPU-Z will tell you what the motherboard is.

Not sure if the PSU is monitored interally. I don't know there is any way of telling.

When you look at the PSU is there any serial numbers on it?

valkynaz · 5 Dec 2012 at 17:26

Chances are the sticker indicating PSU wattage will be on the side laying against the case if you can't see it. So when it isn't in use just unscrew it, check the underside, and screw it back in.

OptimaLnrg · 5 Dec 2012 at 17:27

psu should have branding and specification information on it.

if it doesn't I'd guess it's not up to it.

Bromhead · 5 Dec 2012 at 17:41

Thanks for the quick responses.

I have installed CPU-Z and it shows my motherboard as , "GA-880GM-UD2H". I'll try opening the case again and looking at both sides this side as suggested by valkynaz

Bromhead · 5 Dec 2012 at 17:47

And it seems I was blind the first time around, thanks for the tip valkynaz!

I have a Corsair CX 500 PSU in the computer. Will this be enough to go from a 5850 HD to a 7950 HD ?

valkynaz · 5 Dec 2012 at 18:04

You'd be okay as long as you don't do any overclocking. This graph shows that the 5870 uses the same wattage as the 7950 so you should be good.

However as soon as you start overclocking and adding more voltage into the mix, 500W will not be enough.

lee32uk · 5 Dec 2012 at 18:12

sisoft sandra

Bromhead · 5 Dec 2012 at 18:16

Ok I just wanted to make sure that my current PSU won't cause any damage if I upgraded to the 7950. Not tried overclocking, but it is something I would like to get into.

Currently I'm happy with performance and I think with a 7950 this system would be fine for me for another 2 years before a new build.

Next year though I'd probably look at upgrading the PSU to overclock for the last year of it's life