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What: OCN sets aside an area just below your custom signature that will detail your system information. This eliminates the need to post your specs every time a problem arises. Please list your system specs so every OCN member can see them in your signature.


Why: If you haven't listed your system specs, one of the first responses you might get is: "Please post your system specs." This is important to OCN members, because we use that information to help diagnose problems. It becomes even more important if you are posting overclocking related questions.

How: The first thing to do is find out what hardware is in your PC. If you built your own system you can look back at your invoices and receipts to get an idea of what is in your PC. If you have an older PC or a prebuilt unit and dont know whats inside you can use a few programs to help you.

• CPU-Z. This program is essential for identifying your CPU, RAM, and Motherboard.
• GPU-Z. Like the name suggests it can identify your GPU and what driver you are running.
• Device manager. Found in the Windows Control Panel. This program is only useful for a few devices, but can be handy in a pinch.

CPU-Z Download. GPU-Z Download.

Note: The power supply will have a model number listed on the unit.




Now that you know what is in your PC, locate the toolbar at the top of the OCN web page, and click on UserCP(Control Panel).



Next you want to navigate to the System Information section, and click on Add System. I will cover Edit System and Add System in more detail later in the post.


All of the info entered in the red boxes will be shown in your System specs. Clicking on the AMD/Intel or ATI/Nvidia icons will display those choices directly under your avatar.


Please use short descriptions as shown in the first image. Sometimes people will fake their stats to earn respect. If it looks like you copy and pasted your stats members may become suspicious.

You are done.

When you want to see a members full systems specs simply click on their name in their avatar. From the dropdown menu click View Public Profile.

Then click the System Info tab to view their system(s).

Click on the system you want to see, and all the information available will be shown.

Now that you are familiar with the System Specs you can Edit/Add Systems as you need to. Whenever you change or update your PC components you should update your system specs too. Just go back into User CP and click on Edit System. If your PC family grows and you want to list multiple systems just click on Add System. Just remember to give them different names to keep it organized. When you have multiple PC's, you will have an option to choose your "Main" system. This system will be displayed in your system specs while the others will only be visible in your user profile.

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Great thread, should help new people.

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Believe it or not, but you don't need to go to "Add System" first. For the first system, you can go straight to "Edit System". The "Add System" is for additional systems.

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Yeah I like that one too. And edit.

Thanks for the info.

Honestly I couldn't remember which, so I just figured it would be Add. So it would be safe to say that you can hit either Add or Edit?

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Very nice! Add a little more and should be a sticky. Where? I don't know but here seems fine.

I think what you started with is great but as said about "multi quote" or heck even quote. Also cover rep and any other topic that seem to be at issue. Your visuals are very good and explanatory.

Consider expanding you have a great start keep it up.

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I would suggest informing people of device manager, cpu-z and gpu-z for those that do not know their system specifications...

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franz

Thanks for the kind words. This "how to" is definitely open to suggestions so keep them coming. I figured I would do something useful with my 1000th post.

I wasnt sure if I should include a complete new users guide or keep it down to one subject. I have another "How to" that I am editing now, but maybe I will add it to this one, since its geared towards new members.

Personally I like short posts, but will adjust as necessary.

Very good idea I will add that to the OP.

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