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Speccy definition at Dictionary.com, a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms and translation. Speccy is the place to start if you need to know what’s inside your PC. See a quick summary, or dive deeper into every aspect of your PCs hardware so you can make informed upgrade and purchasing. Speccy Portable lets you check your RAM configuration before buying more modules, or create a list of features in case you want to sell your computer, to give a just a couple of examples. The basic data displayed by Speccy Portable can also be found in some specific areas on the Windows system, but Speccy makes it easier for you by gathering.
Size: 5.8MB
License: FREE
Publisher:Publisher Listed Programs
Release Date: 2018-05-21 Changelog
Submit Date: 2018-05-21
OS: Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32-Bit/64-Bit)
Downloads: 69739
Popularity:
Speccy is an advanced System Information tool for your PC.
Speccy will give you detailed statistics on every piece of hardware in your computer. Including CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Graphics Cards, Hard Disks, Optical Drives, Audio support. Additionally Speccy adds the temperatures of your different components, so you can easily see if there's a problem!
At first glance, Speccy may seem like an application for system administrators and power users. It certainly is, but Speccy can also help normal users, in everyday computing life.
If you need to add more memory to your system, for example, you can check how many memory slots your computer has and what memory's already installed. Then you can go out and buy the right type of memory to add on or replace what you've already got.
If you're going to be selling your PC, you can use Speccy to quickly list out the components. Or, if you're buying a PC, you can use Speccy to check that the computer has what the label says it has.
Also, Speccy comes in handy for support. If you're on the phone with technical support and they want to know what video card you have installed, there's no need to hunt around Windows. You can simply launch Speccy and view all the necessary data within an easy-to-understand window.
'works great if not for you update your computer'
Review Date: 2015-01-25
Pros: great
Cons: none
Other Thoughts: thanks for this
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| Developer(s) | Piriform |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 April 2010; 10 years ago[1] |
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista and XP. Including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but not RT tablet editions. |
| Platform | IA-32 and x64 |
| Size | 4.9 MB |
| Type | Utility software |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | www.ccleaner.com/speccy |
Speccy, developed by Piriform, is a freewareutility software and runs under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista and XP for both IA-32 and x64 versions of these operating systems,[3][4] which shows the user information about hardware and software of the computer. The information displayed by Speccy includes processor brand and model, hard drive size and speed, amount of memory (RAM), information about graphics card and operating system. Speccy is used to monitor what hardware is present in a system and how it is being used.[5][6][7][8]
Lifehacker stated in 2009 that among similar tools, Speccy was the 'cleanest and most detailed one we've used yet.'[7]Download Squad described the software as '[though] not as detailed as some other system information tools, Speccy still provides a good deal of essential information and gathers it quickly.'[4] In 2010, PC World stated that the beta test version 'gives you a remarkable amount of technical detail' that is 'more comprehensive than other tools like Systeminfo'.[6] In its 2012 review Softpedia rated version 1.24.632 four stars (of five).[8]
As of Windows 10 version 1511 released in November 2015, Speccy versions 1.28.709 and before are automatically uninstalled after downloading the update.[9][10] Speccy 1.29.714 was released on December 3 to restore Speccy to Windows 10 after the November update.[11][12]
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- ^'Blog Piriform'. Piriform. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^'Version History'. Piriform. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^'Download Speccy'. Piriform. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ abMathews, Lee (January 8, 2010). 'Speccy is a handy, portable system information tool from the makers of CCleaner'. Download Squad. Huffington Post. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^'Speccy Main page'. Piriform. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ abGralla, Preston (October 11, 2010). 'Speccy'. PC World. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ abGordon, Whitson (November 10, 2009). 'Speccy Gives You Detailed Information About Your Hardware'. Lifehacker. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ abPopa, Bogdan (January 29, 2013). 'Speccy 1.24.632 - Softpedia Editor's Review for Speccy'. Softpedia. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Editor's Rating 4.0/5
- ^Massive Windows 10 Update Has Three Nasty Surprises - Forbes
- ^Windows 10 uninstalling user programs without permission - BetaNews
- ^Speccy restores compatibility with Windows 10, supports latest Intel processors - BetaNews
- ^Speccy Update Fixes Windows 10 Issues, Will No Longer Be Removed During November Update Install - Softpedia
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