The complexity of the tasks with which it can cope depends on the performance of the computer. Today, the average power of a PC is quite high, but in order to play new games and still use high graphics settings or deal with video decoding, its overall performance should be slightly above average. Knowing the power of your computer, you will be able to navigate what software is worth buying for it.
Necessary
Computer with OS Wiondows
Instructions
Step 1
The Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems let you know the performance of your computer using standard tools. You just need to test it, then you will have access to an estimate of the power of the PC. Click the Start button and open Control Panel. Next, select the Performance Counters and Tools component.
Step 2
In the window that appears, select the "Rate your computer" function. Wait for the verification operation to complete. It is not recommended to use the computer at this time, since during the testing process it works at its maximum capabilities, and the additional load on the system can lead to the failure of this process. Upon completion, the overall assessment of the PC and the assessment of each component separately (processor, video card) are displayed. If you entered this section, and there is already a performance assessment, then the system has performed testing automatically.
Step 3
If your base score is less than 3.5, then this means that the computer is rather weak, and is suitable only for solving office tasks. A score from 3, 5 to 5 indicates average PC performance. You will be able to use most of the software, play games at the lowest graphics settings. A score from 5 to 7 (on some versions of Vista the maximum score is 6) indicates a fairly high potential of the PC. Almost all programs are available to you, you can play most of the new games at high graphics settings. A score from 7 to 7, 9 indicates a very high power of your computer. With such an operating system performance index, you can install any program and play the most technologically advanced video games.
