# How can I figure out the processor speed on an NT server?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 4, 2002, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-figure-out-the-processor-speed-on-an-nt-server/130849 "2002-10-04T15:42:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![VanLandry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/eb9ed0/32.png) [@VanLandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VanLandry)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2002, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-figure-out-the-processor-speed-on-an-nt-server/130849/1 "2002-10-04T15:42:59Z")

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I’ve been asked to determine the processor speed on a Dell PowerEdge 2300 running NT. I’ve tried the usual, ‘right-click’ on my computer and going to properties, but it only displays the ram under the general tab. I’d also rather not have to reboot.

I think I used find it another way, but I cant remember right at the moment and since I sorta bullshitted my way into the ‘acting system administrator’ position, I’d rather not ask someone in my office.

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**Author:** ![Horseflesh](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horseflesh/32/7502_2.png) [@Horseflesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horseflesh)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2002, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-figure-out-the-processor-speed-on-an-nt-server/130849/2 "2002-10-04T16:48:37Z")

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For Windows 2000, it’s in Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Computer Management/System Information. [Screenshot.](http://www.comicgraphics.com/pages/systeminfo.html)

For NT 4.0, it’s under Start/Programs/Administrative Tools/Diagnostics. [How to create a WinMSD Report (MS Knowledgebase).](http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q232848)

If you BS your way in, ya gotta have Internet resources available to help you out (in addition to the SDMB).

😉

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**Author:** ![scotth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@scotth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scotth)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2002, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-figure-out-the-processor-speed-on-an-nt-server/130849/3 "2002-10-04T17:56:41Z")

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The free to download demo version of SiSoft Sandra will display this information as well, if all else fails.

[http://www.sisoftware.demon.co.uk/san\_dem/html/dload\_x86.htm](http://www.sisoftware.demon.co.uk/san_dem/html/dload_x86.htm)

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**Author:** ![curwin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f05b48/32.png) [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\
**Post date:** [October 6, 2002, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-figure-out-the-processor-speed-on-an-nt-server/130849/4 "2002-10-06T13:22:31Z")

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If you have a Windows 2000 computer in your NT domain, then you can use the Computer Management MMC to get all sorts of information off of any computer in the domain, including NT4 servers.

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**Author:** ![trader\_of\_shots](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@trader\_of\_shots](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trader_of_shots)\
**Post date:** [October 6, 2002, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-figure-out-the-processor-speed-on-an-nt-server/130849/5 "2002-10-06T13:38:56Z")

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restart the computer - it will advise the clock speed on boot. (directly above and before the mem check)