How to Check PC Specs in Windows 11 & 10 (5 Ways)

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Last updated: September 05, 2026

Want to know your computer's processor, RAM, graphics card, storage, Windows version, BIOS or other hardware details? You do not need to install third-party software. Windows includes several built-in tools that can help you check your PC specifications.

In this guide, you will learn how to check PC specs in Windows 11 and Windows 10 using five built-in methods. You can use Settings for basic information, Task Manager for live hardware details, System Information for a detailed report, DxDiag for graphics and audio information, and Command Prompt for text-based system information.

How to check PC specs in Windows 11 and Windows 10
Quick answer: For basic specifications, open Settings > System > About. For detailed hardware and system information, press Windows + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter.
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What Are PC Specs?

PC specifications, commonly called PC specs, are the technical details that describe your computer's hardware and Windows installation.

Common specifications include:

  • CPU: Processor model, speed, cores, and logical processors.
  • RAM: Amount of installed system memory.
  • GPU: Graphics processor used for displays, games, and graphics applications.
  • Storage: SSD or hard-drive capacity and available space.
  • Motherboard: Manufacturer and model of the main system board.
  • BIOS/UEFI: Firmware version and date.
  • Windows: Edition, version, OS build, and system type.
  • Network hardware: Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapter information.

Why Check Your PC Specifications?

Knowing your PC specifications is useful when troubleshooting a computer problem, installing software, checking game requirements, upgrading hardware, or contacting technical support.

  • Check whether your computer meets software requirements.
  • Find your CPU, RAM, and graphics card.
  • Check your Windows edition, version, and build.
  • Find out whether Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit.
  • Identify your motherboard and BIOS/UEFI version.
  • Check available storage before installing software or updates.
  • Provide accurate specifications to technical support.
  • Check your hardware before planning an upgrade.

Method 1: Check PC Specs Using Settings

Windows 11 Settings System About showing PC specifications

The Settings app is the easiest method when you need basic information about your Windows computer.

Windows 11

  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  2. Click System.
  3. Scroll down and select About.

Under Device specifications, you can find information such as:

  • Device name
  • Processor
  • Installed RAM
  • System type
  • Other basic device information

Under Windows specifications, you can find your Windows edition, version, and OS build.

Windows 10

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select System.
  3. Select About.

The About page displays basic information about your processor, installed memory, system type, and Windows installation.

Best for: Quickly checking your processor, RAM, Windows version and system type.

Method 2: Check PC Specs Using Task Manager

Windows 11 Task Manager Performance tab showing CPU RAM disk and GPU

Task Manager is useful when you want to see hardware information and current resource usage at the same time.

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
  2. If necessary, click More details.
  3. Select the Performance tab.

Select the different hardware categories to view information about your computer:

  • CPU: Processor model, speed, cores and logical processors.
  • Memory: Installed RAM, memory usage, and other memory information.
  • Disk: Drive activity and disk information.
  • Wi-Fi/Ethernet: Network activity and adapter information.
  • GPU: Graphics processor and graphics activity.
Best for: Checking CPU, RAM, GPU, and disk information while monitoring current performance.

Method 3: Check System Information Using msinfo32

If you need detailed information about your computer, the built-in System Information tool is one of the most useful Windows utilities.

How to Open System Information

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type msinfo32.
  3. Press Enter.

You can also search for System Information from the Windows Start menu.

The System Information window contains several categories, including:

  • System Summary
  • Hardware Resources
  • Components
  • Software Environment

System Summary can provide information about the computer manufacturer and model, processor, installed memory, BIOS information, Windows version, and other system details.

Tip: Use msinfo32 when you need more detailed information than the basic Windows About page provides.

Run System Information as Administrator

Some system and driver information may require administrator privileges.

  1. Search for System Information.
  2. Right-click the application.
  3. Select Run as administrator.

How to Save a System Information Report

  1. Open msinfo32.
  2. Click File.
  3. Select Export.
  4. Choose a location and file name.
  5. Save the report.

Saving a system report can be useful when you need to provide your PC information to a technician or technical support team.

Best for: Detailed hardware, BIOS/UEFI, Windows, drivers, and system configuration information.

Method 4: Check Graphics and Audio With DxDiag

Windows DxDiag Display tab showing graphics card information

The DirectX Diagnostic Tool, commonly called DxDiag, is useful for checking graphics, audio, and DirectX-related information.

How to Open DxDiag

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type dxdiag.
  3. Press Enter.

Useful tabs include:

  • System: Windows and basic computer information.
  • Display: Graphics processor and display-driver information.
  • Sound: Audio devices and driver information.

DxDiag is especially useful when you are investigating a graphics, display, or sound problem.

If you are checking your graphics card because of display problems, you can also read our guide on how to troubleshoot video card problems.

Best for: GPU, graphics driver, display and audio troubleshooting.

Method 5: Check PC Specs Using Command Prompt

Windows Command Prompt systeminfo showing PC specifications

Command Prompt can display a useful collection of Windows system information in text form.

Using the systeminfo Command

  1. Open Command Prompt.
  2. Type the following command:
systeminfo

Press Enter.

Windows can display information including the operating system, Windows version, system manufacturer, system model, processor, BIOS information, installed memory, and network details.

Save the Information as a Text File

You can save the output to a text file by using:

systeminfo > systeminfo.txt

You can then open the resulting file with Notepad and use it as a basic system report.

Best for: Getting system information in text form or when working from a command-line environment.

How to Check Your CPU

There are several ways to check your processor.

  • Settings: Settings > System > About.
  • Task Manager: Performance > CPU.
  • System Information: System Summary.
  • Command Prompt: Run systeminfo.

Task Manager is particularly useful because it also displays information about CPU cores, logical processors, speed, and current CPU usage.

How to Check RAM

You can check installed RAM from Settings > System > About or from Task Manager > Performance > Memory.

If you are checking RAM because your computer is slow, freezes or shows memory-related problems, read our guide on troubleshooting computer RAM and memory problems.

How to Check Your Graphics Card

You can identify your graphics card using Task Manager, Device Manager, or DxDiag.

Using Task Manager

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
  2. Select Performance.
  3. Select GPU.

Using Device Manager

  1. Press Windows + X.
  2. Select Device Manager.
  3. Expand Display adapters.

Using DxDiag

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type dxdiag.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Open the Display tab.

If Windows reports a problem with a graphics or other hardware device, you can also read our guide on Windows 11 Error Code 43 and how to fix it.

How to Check Storage

To see how much storage space is being used on your Windows PC, open:

Settings > System > Storage

Windows displays storage usage by categories such as installed apps, temporary files, system files and other data.

If your computer is running low on free space, you can learn how to remove junk files from your computer.

If Task Manager shows unusually high disk activity, you can also read our guide on how to fix 100% disk usage in Windows.

How to Check Windows Version and Build

Your Windows version and build number can be important when troubleshooting Windows problems, installing updates or checking software compatibility.

Using Settings

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select System.
  3. Select About.
  4. Look under Windows specifications.

You can find the Windows edition, version, and OS build there.

Using winver

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type winver.
  3. Press Enter.

The About Windows window displays your Windows version and build information.

If you are checking your Windows version because Windows Update is not working correctly, see our guide on how to fix Windows 11 Update not working.

How to Check BIOS or UEFI Version

You can find your BIOS or UEFI version using System Information.

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type msinfo32.
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Look for BIOS Version/Date.

This information can be useful when checking firmware versions or diagnosing hardware compatibility problems.

Important: Do not update BIOS/UEFI simply because a newer version exists. If you need a firmware update, use the instructions and files supplied by your computer or motherboard manufacturer.

Which Method Should You Use?

Method CPU RAM GPU BIOS Windows Best For
Settings ✓ ✓ Limited Limited ✓ Basic PC specs
Task Manager ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ Limited Live performance
System Information ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Detailed system information
DxDiag ✓ Limited ✓ Limited ✓ Graphics and audio
Command Prompt ✓ ✓ Limited ✓ ✓ Text-based information

For a quick check: Use Settings > System > About.

For live hardware information: Use Task Manager > Performance.

For detailed system information: Use System Information (msinfo32).

For graphics and audio: Use DxDiag.

For command-line information: Use systeminfo.

What Information Should You Record Before Troubleshooting?

If you are preparing to troubleshoot a computer problem, record the following information before making major changes:

  • Computer manufacturer and model
  • Windows edition and version
  • OS build number
  • CPU model
  • Installed RAM
  • GPU model
  • Storage capacity and available space
  • BIOS/UEFI version
  • Network adapter model
  • Important driver information

Having these details available can make it easier to select the correct driver, check compatibility, and explain the problem to technical support.

Final Thoughts

Windows provides several built-in ways to check PC specs without installing additional software. The best method depends on the information you need.

For basic information, use Settings > System > About. For live CPU, RAM, disk, and GPU information, use Task Manager. For detailed hardware, BIOS, and system information, use System Information (msinfo32). DxDiag is useful for graphics and audio information, while systeminfo provides useful details from Command Prompt.

Learning these built-in Windows tools can save time when diagnosing computer problems because you can identify your hardware and Windows configuration before changing drivers or system settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check my PC specs in Windows 11?

Open Settings > System > About to see basic information such as your processor, installed RAM, system type and Windows version. For more detailed information, open msinfo32.

How do I check my computer specs in Windows 10?

Open Settings > System > About. You can also use Task Manager, System Information, DxDiag or the systeminfo command.

How do I check my CPU and RAM?

Open Task Manager > Performance and select CPU or Memory. Basic CPU and RAM information is also available under Settings > System > About.

How do I find my graphics card?

Open Task Manager > Performance > GPU, or open Device Manager > Display adapters. You can also use dxdiag.

How do I check my motherboard model?

Open msinfo32 and look in the System Summary. The available motherboard information can vary depending on your computer.

How do I check my BIOS version?

Press Windows + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter. Look for BIOS Version/Date.

How do I check whether Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit?

Open Settings > System > About and look for System type. You can also use System Information to find system architecture information.

Can I save my PC specifications as a report?

Yes. Open msinfo32, select File > Export, and save the report. You can also use systeminfo > systeminfo.txt to save Command Prompt output as a text file.

What is the easiest way to check PC specs?

For basic information, the easiest method is Settings > System > About. For detailed hardware and system information, use msinfo32.

If you are checking your PC specifications because you are troubleshooting a Windows or hardware problem, these ComputerDok guides may also help:

ComputerDok provides practical Windows troubleshooting guides, computer maintenance tips and easy-to-follow PC tutorials.

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