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The speed of your desktop computer CPU or central processing unit is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz). Old computers may only have several hundred megahertz (MHz). This number indicates how fast your desktop computer can load and run programs and applications.
There are several locations that list down your desktop computer’s CPU speed. On a machine running Windows XP, you can check the speed of your desktop computer CPU at any one of these four locations:
* System Properties
The System Properties window displays basic information about your system, including your CPU speed. To open this window, hit the Start button, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties in the pop-up window. Under the General tab, you can see your CPU speed as well as details about your version of Windows.
* System Information
To access the System Information utility screen, click the Start button, select Run, type Msinfo32 and hit Enter. Your desktop computer CPU speed is listed in the Processor line along with your CPU model. You can also open the System Information utility screen via the Help and Support Center. Simply hit the Start button and click on the following options in this order:
(1) Help and Support
(2) What’s new in Windows XP
(3) Tools, Advanced System Information
(4) View detailed system information (Msinfor32.exe)
* Device Manager
The Device Manager contains a list of all PC computer hardware devices installed in your system. To open the Device Manager, click the Start button, select Run, type Devmgmt.msc and hit Enter. To see the speed of your desktop computer CPU, expand the Processors option.
* DirectX Diagnostic Tool
You can also view your desktop computer CPU speed using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. To access this tool, click the Start button, select Run, type DXDiag and hit Enter. Under the System tab, you will find your CPU speed and other system information.
There are other locations where you can see the speed of your desktop computer CPU, but these four locations are among the easiest to access. |