How to Check Your PC Specs on Windows 11

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Why Check Your Specs

You need your specs to know if a game will run, whether you can upgrade RAM or an SSD, or to give a technician the right details. Windows 11 shows everything without third-party tools—here's where each detail lives.

Step 1: Settings (CPU, RAM, Windows Edition)

  1. Settings → System → About.
  2. Under Device specifications you'll see your processor (CPU), installed RAM, system type (64-bit), and Device ID.
  3. Under Windows specifications you'll see your edition, version, and build number.

Step 2: Task Manager (Live Detail + GPU)

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc and open the Performance tab.
  2. CPU shows the model, core count, and speed. Memory shows total GB, speed, and how many slots are used—useful before a RAM upgrade.
  3. GPU shows your graphics card and dedicated memory; Disk shows the drive type and model.

Step 3: System Information (Motherboard + BIOS)

  1. Press Win + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter.
  2. System Summary lists the BaseBoard Manufacturer/Product (your motherboard), BIOS version, and total physical memory.
  3. Expand Components → Display for full GPU details, or Storage → Drives for disk info.

Step 4: DirectX Diagnostic Tool (Gaming Specs)

  1. Press Win + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter.
  2. The System tab summarizes CPU and RAM; the Display tab shows the GPU and driver version—handy for game support tickets.

Quick Reference: Where Each Spec Lives

  • CPU and RAM amount: Settings → About, or Task Manager → Performance.
  • GPU: Task Manager → Performance → GPU, or dxdiag → Display.
  • Motherboard and BIOS: msinfo32 → System Summary.
  • Storage type and size: Task Manager → Performance → Disk, or This PC in File Explorer.

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