Your processor
is your PC's workhorse. It performs all the calculations, reading and interpreting the code of whatever program you're running. Ultimately, the speed of your computer is capped by the speed of your processor. The Pentium series is one of two major lines of processors available for PCs, and the Pentium 4 specifically is the benchmark by which many programs are set. If you would like to find out what type of processor you're using, the DirectX Diagnostic Tool can tell you.
Instructions
1. Click "Start" in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.
2. Click "Run." If "Run" is not available, click "Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt."
3. Type "dxdiag." Press "Enter," and the DirectX Diagnostic Tool will pop up.
4. Look for the entry titled "Processor," which can be found under the "System" tab. Beside this entry is a listing for your processor type. This will tell you if you have a Pentium 4, and it will also tell you the specific speed of your processor, such as 3.2 GHz.
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