Wants to verify AMD CPU speed...

[intricate45]

Hello...I just had a computer built by a local integrator. I specified an AMD XP1700+ CPU with an ABIT KG7 mobo and 256 MB PC 2100 DDR RAM.

While I wont say I distrust the integrator, I will say that I did not see them install the CPU or the DDR RAM.

The OS is WIN XP HOME and Norton Utilities 2002 is installed on the system.

How can I verify that I actually received an AMD XP1700+ CPU and 256 MB PC 2100 DDR RAM? (without opening the case and looikng inside and removing the hsf etc?)
Thank you.

 

[scoobydooby]

Well, you could either look at the screen when the computer boots up to see the procesor spec. Or you could search for a program called wcpuid which will tell you what kind of cpu you have. As for the ram and mobo just look inside the case! 🙂
Scoob

 

[dakata24]

you could also use sisoft sandra to get an guesstimate since it benchmarks your stuff, and has stats on other cpus/memory & hard drive configs, etc..

 

[drewdogg808]

or right click on my computer, go to properties, and it should say the processor there...

 

[gil11542]

Sandra will tell you all you need to know.

 

[intricate45]

SiSoftware Sandra shows CPU clock speed as 1.1Ghz..but here is what the BIOS on the mobo reads:

CPU Operating Speed 1700+(133)
Multiplier factor x11
FSB Rate Clock (Mhz) 133
FSB Rate CPU:SDRAM😛CI) 4:4:1
Speed Error Hold Disabled

I am not sure how to interpret SisOftware Sandras CPU speed reading perhaps its reading from the FSB?

But the above numbers look ok. My ABIT KG7 manual says CPU Speed=External clock*Multiplier factor.
So that means my CPU speed is 133*11=1463Mhz or 1.463 Ghz about right.

So what is Sisoftware Sandra and WCPUclk really measuring?
Thanks.

 

[DefRef]

Make sure you have the latest version of Sandra, but otherwise you look OK, esp. if the BIOS is reporting 133x11. I've got an 1800+ (133x11.5), but when I crank the FSB, it reads in Sytem Properties as a 1900+. The BIOS doesn't lie though.

 

[intricate45]

I cant change the FSB speed ONLY but can only change USER DEFINED CPU Operating Speed to the next level or 1800+Mhz.
My CPU FSB, FSB Rate, and Speed Error Hold are greyed out.
My next two CPU Operating Speed choices show 1800 and 1900Mhz if I select user defined. Cant select ONLY and change CPU FSB or FSB rate.

Just want to make sure I am getting the max performance out of this box.
Thanks.

 

[Wind]

Trust the bios...it never lie...at least not w/ the CPU. LOL.