HWiNFO is precisely what the name suggests. It’s a little tool that provides you with information about your computer’s hardware. The cool thing about this free tool is that it is not just providing an overview. It gives very detailed information about every piece of hardware installed on your computer. You will get details about the CPU, the Motherboard, the Memory, the BUS, Video adapter, Monitor, Drives, Audio, Network adapter, and Ports.
More about HWiNFO
After starting the tool, you will get a quick overview. From there, you can dig deep into the depth of all hardware components. The tool is continuously updated to support the latest technologies and standards, performs real-time monitoring of all system components, and provides customizable alerts on any parameter monitored with user-defined actions. And, of course, there is the option of extensive Reporting. There are multiple types of reports available to store your results. And if the standard options of HWiNFO are not enough for you, add a bunch of add-ons.
Why do I need this tool?
This tool is extremely handy if you want to update your computer’s hardware. If, for example, you want to upgrade the memory in your computer from 8 GByte RAM to 16 GByte, you can not simply go to Amazon and by the next memory module you can find. The memory modules come in different types, like SIMM, DIMM, or SO-DIMM. And even if you know what type you have, you might still buy something that doesn’t work. DIMMs, for example, comes in two versions with different pin numbers.
And this is where HWiNFO comes in. The tool provides you with all the information you need to buy the right memory module. Here is an example of the relevant data:
| Type of Information | Data |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Module Type | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Speed | 1200.0 MHz (DDR4-2400 / PC4-19200) |
| Module Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Module Part Number | M471A1K43BB1-CRC |
In this case, you could copy the Module Part Number and search for it on Amazon (or any other marketplace). You should find the module from Samsung immediately. If you want a different manufacturer, you might want to search for Memory Type + Module Type + DDR4-2400 / PC4-19200. You should get a bunch of results.
The same way you would look for other hardware. If you want to change your HDD/SSD or CPU, look for the relevant data. You don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars and then go through the return process just because the part doesn’t fit.
