There are dozens of different companies that manufacture Windows computers, so it can be hard to know what CPU you have, how much RAM you have, and more. Knowing how to check your computer specs also makes it easier to upgrade your hardware and figure out the system requirements for a program you want to install. Here’s how to check your specs on a Windows 10 PC and the status of your hardware. Show How to Check Computer SpecsTo check your basic computer specs in Windows 10, click on the Windows start button, then click on the gear icon for Settings. In the Windows Settings menu, select System. Scroll down and select About. From here, you will see specs for your processor, RAM, and other system info.
How to Find Out How Much RAM You HaveThe easiest way to find out how much RAM you have is by typing RAM in the Windows search bar. The search results box should return a result for a View RAM Info option. Click on this to go the System Settings window. In the Device Specifications section, check the field for Installed RAM.
If you want to find out more about Random Access Memory, and how much RAM you need, check out our article here. How to Find Out What GPU You HaveTo find out what graphics processing unit (GPU) you have, type Device Manager in the Windows search bar and press enter. Then click on the arrow next to Display adaptors.
Note: If the entry does not show the manufacturer name, do the following:
How to Find Out What Motherboard You HaveTo see what kind of motherboard you have, type system information in the Windows search bar and hit enter. Then look for a field labeled System Manufacturer and System Model. This will tell you the make and model of your motherboard.
If you’re looking to upgrade your motherboard, make sure to check out our article on how to choose a motherboard. How to Find Out What CPU You HaveTo find out what CPU you have, press Ctrl + Alt+ Delete on your keyboard. Click on Task Manager and go to the Performance tab. You will find your CPU details on the upper right-hand side of the window, right above the CPU utilization charts.
Want to know more about CPUs and what they do? Check out our article on what is a CPU. |