Upgrading three systems - what info to gather?

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I'm upgrading the graphics cards of three of my kids' PCs to an R9 380. I want to do an inventory of their hardware and run a benchmark test before I install the new cards at Christmas. What information do I need to gather and what is the easiest way to do this without having to open them up?

I'm guessing
  • PSU Output
  • Motherboard make and model
  • Compatibility with case (does it fit)

As I write this I'm beginning to realise I might need to open them up. I would also be interested in
  • CPU make, model
  • Amount of RAM (I think they're all 8GB)

From a performance point of view I would like to measure current system and graphics card performance before and after installing the cards in each PC. Any tips?
 
Go here and download CPU-Z

As far as the PSU goes, take the side of the case off and read the info on the side of the unit. Make and model of case would be best too, but as a minimum whether it's full ATX or m-ATX etc

Valley benchmark will give you some idea on system and graphics performance
 
OK so the specs of all three systems are:

System 1
PSU: Corsair 430W V2 CX Series PSU
Mobo: Gigabyte F2A75M-DS2 AMD A75 Chipset (Socket FM2) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard
Processor: AMD A10-5800K Black Edition 3.80GHz (Socket FM2) APU Trinity Quad Core Processor
Memory: TeamGroup Xtreem LV 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-21300C11 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit
GPU: MSI HD 6670 2048MB GDDR3 PCI-Express Graphics Card
Case: Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case
OS: Windows 7
Valley benchmark: FPS: 8.9 Score: 373 (1080p on Ultra)

System 2
PSU: Corsair 430W V2 CX Series PSU
Mobo: Asrock A75M-HVS P1.80
Processor: AMD Llano A6-3650 2.60GHz Socket FM1
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866Mhz Memory Kit CL9 1.5V
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 (1024MB)
Case: Casecom CB-191 Black Mid Tower Case
OS: Windows 8.1
Valley Benchmark: FPS: 12.8 Score: 535 (1080p on Ultra)

System 3
PSU: OCZ CoreXtreme CXS500W
Mobo: Asrock FM2A75M-DGS P2.60
Processor: AMD A10-5800K Black Edition 3.80GHz (Socket FM2) APU Trinity Quad Core Processor
Memory: DDR3-1333 in BIOS (Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17000C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit)
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7660D + HD 6670 Dual Graphics (2048MB)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini Series Micro ATX Case - Black Pearl
OS: Windows 10
Valley Benchmark: FPS: 16.2 Score: 680 (1080p on Ultra)

I've ordered three of these: RADEON R9 380 "DD DUAL FAN" 4096MB, one to go in each system. I'm going to replace the case on System 2 also. Do you think they will be compatible?
 
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