What CPU and motherboard do I have? Here are some fast and easy ways to find out

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If you want to carry out some PC upgrades -- maybe add more RAM or change a CPU -- then it's a good idea to know what CPU and motherboard are at the heart of your system. Knowing this means you know what components you need for an upgrade.

But how do you find out what's inside your PC? Well, fortunately, there are several easy ways to find out.

Typing these details into a search engine will likely bring up the information you're looking for about the motherboard in your PC.

Whether you bought your PC ready-made or built it yourself, your PC likely came with information about the motherboard and other components. If you built it yourself, you will have a manual with the motherboard (either a physical one, an electronic copy, or information on where to find an electronic copy).

The motherboard's manual is a veritable treasure trove of information about your PC. It's one of those manuals that's worth keeping. Beyond just telling you what motherboard you have, the manual says what RAM and CPU it supports, explains what error codes or beeps mean, and how to update the firmware.

Also: How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC

While I generally put manuals straight into the recycling bin, I always keep motherboard manuals for future reference.

If you know what motherboard you have and need a manual, type the name into a search engine and go to the manufacturer's website -- the manual should be available there.

For example, take this ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E, which has the name printed next to the CPU socket:

That's all there is to it. Good luck searching for the info you need.

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