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CPU speed indicates the number of instructions per second the CPU (central processing unit) can process. This speed is typically given in hertz (Hz). To check the CPU speed, in Windows 7 and Vista, click Start. In the search box, enter msinfo32 . In Windows XP, from the Start menu, select Run... , and then enter msinfo32 . Your computer's CPU speed will appear in the processor description. For instance, in "x86 Family 15 Model 1 Stepping 2 GenuineIntel ~1495 Mhz", the CPU speed is 1495 MHz (i.e., 1.495 GHz). This information is adapted from Microsoft Help and Support article 230608. Search Microsoft Help and Support . Here are my system specs from DxDiag: Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209-1647) System Manufacturer: NVIDIA Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs) Memory: 2814MB RAM Page File: 1606MB used, 3094MB available DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce 8800 GTX DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Display Memory: 768.0 MB Current Mode: 1920 x 1200 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200 Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0012.6099 (English) DDI Version: 9 (or higher) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 10/16/2010 11:55:00, 6359552 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: n/a VDD: n/a Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys Mini VDD Date: 10/16/2010 11:55:00, 9623680 bytes There are a remarkable variety of graphics cards on the market aimed at gamers. While the very latest technology is always expensive, there are also solutions for those who don't have hundreds of dollars to spend. These video cards were selected because they are good values in their class, and they are ordered roughly from fastest (most expensive) to slowest (most affordable). I can't include every quality card, but I do update the list when I can, so your suggestions are welcome.

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