software for determining hardware type

DeeJay-Mo · 27 May 2006 at 15:27

A few years ago I came across this software that scanned your system and reported what hardware was present. But now I can't remember the name of it.
I'm trying to get a soundcard driver installed on my mate's pc but I can't be bothered opening the case to scrutanise the sound card.
Anybody know what this software is called?

Smithy · 27 May 2006 at 15:50

dxdiag should do it tbh. At least it will tell you what model etc.

In case you dont know... Start -> Run -> type "dxdiag" then hit ok

split · 27 May 2006 at 16:10

If dxdiag won't, try EVEREST Free Edition 2.20.

quadboi · 27 May 2006 at 16:13

Everest is very good yes, I use it my self

A.N.Other · 27 May 2006 at 16:18

Everest is good. Lots of detailed information on whats there, as well as drivers, versions, etc etc. Good information on temps and overclocks as well.

Day03 · 27 May 2006 at 16:51

Belarc Advisor is very good, nice and simple and free
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

DeeJay-Mo · 2 Jun 2006 at 00:37

I found out what it is. The software is called SANDRA by SiSoftware.

Sultan of Ping · 2 Jun 2006 at 01:04

I use Astra32 in my workshop, pretty good and works from DOS too

poltergeist666 · 2 Jun 2006 at 04:18

DeeJay-Mo said:
I found out what it is. The software is called SANDRA by SiSoftware.

I havnt used Sisoft Sandra, for a few years now, mainly down to the fact that I found it a bit buggy.

Belarc adviser (I think it's available from CNET/Download.com), is pretty comprehensive, without having the benchmark bits and bobs that Sandra has.

DeeJay-Mo · 29 Jun 2006 at 06:40

Sultan of Ping said:
I use Astra32 in my workshop, pretty good and works from DOS too

Thanks for the tip mate. It worked a treat.

Day03 said:
Belarc Advisor is very good, nice and simple and free
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Belarc didn't display Audio chip type as required. Otherwise pretty comprehensive.