How to Check Computer Specs in Windows 10

Knowing how to check your computer specs (specifications) can be useful in a couple of scenarios.
You might want to upgrade your computer or figure out the system requirements for a program you
want to install. Here’s how to find out how much RAM you have, and what kind of GPU,
motherboard, and CPU you have.  

How to Check Computer Specs

To 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.
1. Click the Windows Start button. This is the button with the Windows logo in the bottom-
left corner of your screen.
2. Then click Settings. This is the gear-shaped icon just above the power button.
3. Next, click System.
4. Scroll down and click About from the left sidebar. Here, you can find details about your
 processor, RAM, and other info.

How to Find Out How Much RAM You Have

The 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.
1. Click on the magnifying glass icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Then type RAM in the Windows search bar. 
3. Hit Enter or click on View RAM Info from the search results.
4. Check the info stated in Installed RAM. Windows will tell you how much RAM you have
installed and how much of this you have used up. You will find this under the Device
Specifications section.
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 Have

To 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.
1. Type Device Manager in the Windows search bar. Windows will load search results even
before you finish typing the search term.
2. Hit Enter or click on the Device Manager app icon that appears. The Device Manager
app icon should look like a camera beside a printer. Hitting Enter or clicking on the icon will
open the Device Manager window.
3. Finally, click the arrow next to Display adapters to see what GPU you have. The entry
below Display adaptors shows what GPU you have.
Note: If the entry does not show the manufacturer name, do the following:
1. Select the GPU name. This will highlight it in blue.
2. Right-click the GPU.
3. Select Properties on the menu that appears. The Properties window will open up to the
General tab by default.
4. From the General tab, look for a field labeled Manufacturer.