Speccy is a Portable System Information Tool. It can be used to quickly obtain and display detailed specifications or specs of the system hardware and operating system installed on a computer. It is easy to use and displays system specs in an easy to read and follow format.

Speccy System Info

Extracted Size: +-30 MB
Author: Created by Piriform Ltd., who also offer tools like CCleaner Portable a popular Windows system cleaner
Authors Website: Project Page
License: Freeware
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7

What is Speccy and how is it useful?

"Speccy provides specs for techs." It is a system information tool developed by Piriform, the same company that created popular utilities like CCleaner and Recuva. It provides detailed information about the hardware and software components of a computer.

Useful for checking system compatibility with certain software, diagnosing hardware issues, and ultimately optimizing system performance. It might also be used to find compatible hardware when performing system upgrades or for comparing computer systems. Specs and details related to CPU, motherboard, RAM, video cards, hard disks, usb drives, optical drives, sound cards, and operating systems are displayed. It is available as a free download for Windows operating systems.

I originally stumbled upon this tool while trying to sort out stability issues I was having with my laptop. It just so happens that Speccy includes a cool feature that estimates the temperature of both the CPU and video card, for quick reference to any cooling problems. This temperature monitoring feature helped me to narrow down my laptop stability issue to a defective cpu fan. The malfunctioning fan was causing my laptop to overheat, corrupting data and making the PC unstable.

Here are some of its most notable features:
Provides Comprehensive System Information:

- CPU: Displays details about the processor, including model, brand, speed, and number of cores.
- RAM: Shows the total amount of RAM, the number of slots, and the type of memory used.
- Motherboard: Provides information about the motherboard, including the manufacturer, model, and chipset.
- Graphics: Details about the graphics card(s), including model, driver version, and current temperature.
- Storage: Information on hard drives and SSDs, including capacity, type, and SMART data.
- Optical Drives: Details about any optical drives connected to the system.
- Audio: Information about the sound card and audio devices.
- Network: Details about network interfaces, IP addresses, and network activity.

Real-Time Monitoring: Can display real-time data such as CPU temperature, hard drive temperatures, and overall system health.
User-Friendly Interface: The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it simple for users to find the information they need. The data is presented in a clear and organized manner, often with visual aids like graphs for temperature monitoring.
Snapshot and Export Features: Allows users to take snapshots of their system information, which can be saved as text files or XML files. These snapshots can be useful for troubleshooting, sharing with support teams, or comparing system states over time.
Customization and Detailed Reporting: Users can customize the information displayed, focusing on the components most relevant to their needs. Also generates detailed reports that can be useful for in-depth analysis and record-keeping.
Free and Professional Versions: Available as a free version with basic features and a professional version that includes additional functionalities such as automatic updates and premium support.

This sys info utility particularly useful for users who need a detailed overview of their system for troubleshooting, upgrading hardware, or simply keeping track of their computer's specifications and health.

How to make Speccy Portable

To make Speccy run stand alone portably from a USB flash drive, simply follow these steps.

Download the latest build from the official website.
Create a new folder called "Speccy" on your flash drive.
Using 7-Zip, right click for example; spsetup132.exe to open and extract the contents of the installer to the folder on your flash drive.
Download this Speccy portable.dat file and place it in that folder.
Click Speccy.exe from the folder to run it from your flash drive.