Sys Information (Version: 7.0 as of this post) is a system information or profile builder. Run it and after a few seconds it builds and presents a profile of the computer in a tabbed interface.
The tabs are as follows:
Overview tab includes operating system, edition, service pack, motherboard model and processor type. Also system uptime, (external) IP address and internet connectivity status. The check for the latter can be disabled using the program’s settings (gear icon on the top right).
Operating System has more information on the OS like system directory, install date, user and serial number or product key.
Motherboard provides BIOS version, release date and manufacturer plus the motherbaord model and serial number.
Memory shows live memory usage and information on the maximum RAM the system supports plus info on the RAM sticks already installed including the banks or slots they are installed on.
Processor provides live processor usage and information on the architecture (32 bit or 64 bit), cache size, number of cores and clock speed among others.
Graphic Card provides monitor and GPU info but in the case of the (somewhat older) system tested for this review the information was not available.
Peripherals has information on mouse and keyboard including manufacturer, type and device ID.
Installed Software shows a list, much like the one seen in the Add/Remove programs applet of the control panel plus a total number of programs installed. Click on a program and you can uninstall it from within Sys Information.
Running Process is also a list of course, with a total memory usage of each process and the program or process ID. Surprisingly this requires a manual refresh (using the button on the top right hand corner).
Harddisk shows a list of all physical, removable and CD/DVD drives attached to system, their size and device letter and using S.M.A.R.T. a temperature reading of the harddisk. Also a section on any partitions that may exist on the physical drives.
Sys Information requires the .NET Framework 2.0 and is licensed under the GNU General Public License.
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