How to See Your PC's Full Specs on Windows 10

Whether you're shopping for a new PC or considering an upgrade to your current one, it's helpful to check your system's specs. There are many ways to see hardware and software specs on Windows 10 using built-in tools, or you can download a free tool to view even more specs all in one place. Read on to learn how to check your specs on a Windows 10 computer.

Checking Specs on a Windows 10 PC

For a quick overview of your PC's basic specs, including RAM, CPU, and Windows version, go to Settings > System > About.
To get a full list of your PC's specs, type "msinfo32" into the Windows search bar and press Enter, or run a PowerShell command.
For the most helpful info on your RAM, CPU, drives, and GPU speeds and usage, open Task Manager and click the Performance tab.

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Windows Settings (Basic Specs)

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If you just want a quick breakdown of your PC's basic specs, including the device's model number, Windows version, RAM, and basic processor (CPU) info, this is the easiest way to do so. To open your Settings, click Settings in the Start menu, or press the Windows key + i at the same time.^{[1]
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It's the first icon in the list.

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Click About in the left panel. This displays a list of your PC's basic specs in the right panel.
- Here, you will find your PC's name (as well as the option to rename it), followed by your Windows 10 edition (e.g., Home, Enterprise), version, and OS build.
- For hardware specs, you'll see your processor name and speed, how much RAM is installed, and whether your PC is 32- or 64-bit.

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System Information Tool

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This opens the Run dialog.^{[2]
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This opens the System Information panel, where you will find a very detailed list of PC specs broken down by category.^{[3]
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Find a general list of specs on the System Summary tab.
- This tab, which is open by default, displays a comprehensive list of PC specs, including OS version, model number, manufacturer, and processor speed.
- You will also find more detailed motherboard information, including the BIOS version and secure boot state.
- The amount of RAM you have appears next to "Installed Physical Memory," and below that, you'll see how much is available.
  - For the most detailed information about RAM, jump to the Task Manager section.
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Click the Components tab for even more PC specs. On this tab, you'll find information about other hardware, including CD/DVD-ROM drives, sound devices, and network adapters.
- Click the Display subtab to find details about your graphics card and drivers.
- The Storage tab will provide information about your hard drive and/or solid state drives, including total space, used/available space, manufacturer, and connection type.

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DirectX Diagnostic Tool

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The easiest way to do this is to press the Windows key (or click the search bar), type dxdiag, and press Enter.^{[4]
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This tab displays some basic specs, including your Windows version, model name and number, BIOS version, processor name and speed, and total memory (RAM) installed.
If you're looking for information on your GPU, including its name, manufacturer, driver version, and total memory, you'll find it here.
The other tabs you'll find here vary by what you have connected to your Windows 10 PC, but you'll usually see at least one Sound tab, which displays information about your audio device(s), and an Input tab, where you will find information about connected USB devices and capabilities, keyboard and mouse, and other input devices.

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Task Manager

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In addition to displaying information about running programs and processes, Task Manager can also provide some helpful info about your PC specs, including CPU, RAM, GPU, and network card capabilities and usage.^{[5]
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It's at the top of the Task Manager.
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Use the tabs on the left panel to find detailed PC specs.^{[6]
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- Click the CPU tab to find detailed processor information, including the name and speed of your processor, number of cores, current speed and utilization, and cache information.
- The Memory tab will tell you how much RAM is installed, how much is in use/available, RAM speed, how many RAM slots are in use, and the type of RAM (e.g., SODIMM).
- The Disk tab(s) provide information about your drives, including whether they are SSD (solid state), drive speed, how the drive is connected (e.g., RAID, USB), and read/write speeds.
- The Wi-Fi and Ethernet tabs will give you more information about your network cards, respectively, including the model number, connection type, and send/receive speeds.
- The GPU tab displays detailed information about your graphics card, including the model, physical location in your PC, memory, and driver information.

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PowerShell

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An easy way to do this is to press the Windows key (or click the search bar), type powershell, and click Windows PowerShell in the search results.^{[7]
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Type Get-ComputerInfo and press ↵ Enter. This command will display a long list of specs on this PC, all in one long list, including detailed BIOS, boot, and operating system information.^{[8]
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- If you just want to see certain information, you can filter the results using the -Property option and wildcards. For example, if you just want to see BIOS information, you can enter the command Get-ComputerInfo -Property *BIOS*.
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Save the output to a text file. If you want to be able to send your PC specs to someone or save them for future use, you can redirect the output to a text file anywhere on your computer using the Out-File cmdlet–you'll just need to specify the path where you want the file to be saved.
- For example, if your username is wikiHow and you want to save the output to a text file on your desktop, you can use this command: Get-ComputerInfo | Out-File -FilePath C:\Users\wikiHow\Desktop\specs.txt.
- Once you run the command, you'll find a text file called "specs.txt" on your desktop.^{[9]
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Speccy

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Install Speccy, a freeware PC specs tool. If you find the built-in methods a bit too complicated or cumbersome, Speccy is a great graphical option that displays your stats in an easy-to-understand format. To get it:^{[10]
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- Go to the Speccy download page.
- Click Download under "Free Speccy."
- Once the download is complete, double-click the spsetup file in your default downloads folder and click Install.
When you run Speccy, it will scan your computer to determine which devices are installed and all relevant specs to display. Once the scan is complete, you'll see some basic information on the Summary tab, including the operating system edition, CPU name and speed, RAM, motherboard name and model, graphics cards, and storage drive capacities and types.
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Use the tabs in the left panel to browse additional stats. For more detailed breakdowns, click the tabs for helpful reports.^{[11]
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- The Operating System tab gives all sorts of extra information about Windows, including information about your power profile, running services, and even your product key.
- The CPU tab provides a deep dive into your processor name, speed, cores, and features, including CPU temperature.
- The RAM, Motherboard, Graphics, and other tabs also provide breakdowns that include everything you'd ever need to know about the hardware installed in your PC.

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FAQ

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How do I check my GPU in Windows 10? You'll find the most helpful GPU information in Task Manager. Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc to open Task Manager, click the Performance tab, then click GPU. Here you'll find all the information you'll need about your GPU, including how much memory it has, where it's located in your PC, and even the driver version.
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How can I check what CPU and RAM I have? If you just want a general overview, open the Start menu and go to Settings > System > About. For more detailed information, type msinfo32 into the Windows search bar, then press ↵ Enter.
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Is it better to have more cores or more RAM? More processor cores mean you can play more advanced games and run more processor-intensive software, but if you don't have enough RAM, you'll run into trouble when trying to multitask, no matter how many cores you have.^{[12]
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How do you check RAM speed? Task Manager is great for checking RAM speed, as well as RAM type and slots used. Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc to open Task Manager, click the Performance tab, and then click Memory to find detailed RAM speed.^{[13]
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