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Since Windows computers are made by a lot of different companies, it can be hard to know what CPU you have, how much RAM you have, and other things. If you know how to check your computer’s specs.
It’s also easier to upgrade your hardware and find out if a programme you want to install works with your computer. Here’s how to check your PC’s specs and hardware status in Windows 10.
Check PC Specs of Windows
- Select Start on your taskbar.
- Click the gear icon.
- Click System.
- Click About
- Most of your specs are listed on this screen, including processor, RAM, and your version and build number of Windows.
- Now click Storage in the left panel.
- Click View storage on other drives.
- On this screen, you’ll see how much total storage space your PC has and how much free space is left.
- Now type System Information into the taskbar search field, and hit enter.
- This screen provides some detailed system specs, but it doesn’t show your video card. To find that, click the + next to Components.
- Click Display.
- This screen shows your display specifications. Look for Adapter Description to see what video card you have.
Check PC Specs of Mac
- Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen. This will open a drop-down menu.
- Then click About this Mac. This will be at the top of the drop-down menu. Once you click it, a pop-up window will open with several tabs at the top.
- Finally, check your Mac’s specs in the Overview tab. The pop-up window should already have the Overview tab open, but if it doesn’t, click the tab at the top of the window. Then you will be able to check some of the basic specs for your Mac, including your processor (CPU), memory (RAM), and graphics card (GPU).
FAQ
How do I find my PC system specs?
To find out what kind of hardware your computer has, click the Windows Start button and then click Settings (the gear icon). Click on System in the Settings menu. Scroll down to About and click on it. On this screen, you should see information about your processor, RAM, and other parts of your system, as well as the version of Windows.
How do you know if your computer is Mac or Windows?
Turning on the computer is another good way to find out if it runs Windows or Mac. As the operating system starts up, a logo will show up on the screen. If you see a Windows logo, you are using Windows. If you see an Apple logo, you are using macOS.
What is the shortcut to check PC specs?
You can open the Windows RUN window by pressing Windows + R on the keyboard. Then press Enter after typing msinfo32. You can also click the Start button and type System Information. System Information. And choose the best match.
How to see Mac specs?
Choose Apple > About This Mac from the menu to see basic information about your Mac. You can also find this information in the General settings. There, you can see more details, like warranty and repair coverage, and make a detailed system report.
Is 8GB M2 enough?
8GB of memory wouldn’t be ideal for other M1 and M2 devices, but it wouldn’t slow them down much either. But other M1 and M2 Macs can get by with only 8GB of memory because they have super-fast SSDs that the processor can use as memory in a pinch.
