How to Check Computer Specifications
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Start.
Either click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen or press the ⊞ Win key.
On Windows 8, hover your mouse in the top-right corner of the screen, then click the magnifying glass icon. -
Step 2: Type in system information.
Doing so will search your computer for matching files. , This computer monitor-shaped icon should be at the top of the search window.
Doing so will open the System Information window. , It's in the top-left corner of the System Information window.
You should see your computer's specifications pop up on the right side of the window. , You can see the processor your computer uses, for example, by looking at the information to the right of the "Processor" heading.
Another area of interest here might be your computer's installed RAM.
The number to the right of "System Type" represents your system's bit count: x64 correlates with 64-bit, while x86 pertains to a 32-bit system. , The Device Manager program will appear near the top of the Start window. , It resembles a camera next to a printer.
Doing so will open the Device Manager window, from which you can check your computer's graphics card. , You'll find the Display adapters option near the top of the Device Manager page. , It will appear below the Display adapters section.
Once you know the name and number of your graphics card, you'll be able to tell whether or not certain programs can run on your PC.
You will likely see two items here.
The one that matches your processor's brand (e.g., Intel) is your computer's built-in graphics card. -
Step 3: Click System Information.
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Step 4: Click System Summary.
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Step 5: Review your computer's specifications.
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Step 6: Open Start and type device manager in.
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Step 7: Click Device Manager.
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Step 8: Click > to the left of Display adapters.
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Step 9: Look for your graphics card.
Detailed Guide
Either click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen or press the ⊞ Win key.
On Windows 8, hover your mouse in the top-right corner of the screen, then click the magnifying glass icon.
Doing so will search your computer for matching files. , This computer monitor-shaped icon should be at the top of the search window.
Doing so will open the System Information window. , It's in the top-left corner of the System Information window.
You should see your computer's specifications pop up on the right side of the window. , You can see the processor your computer uses, for example, by looking at the information to the right of the "Processor" heading.
Another area of interest here might be your computer's installed RAM.
The number to the right of "System Type" represents your system's bit count: x64 correlates with 64-bit, while x86 pertains to a 32-bit system. , The Device Manager program will appear near the top of the Start window. , It resembles a camera next to a printer.
Doing so will open the Device Manager window, from which you can check your computer's graphics card. , You'll find the Display adapters option near the top of the Device Manager page. , It will appear below the Display adapters section.
Once you know the name and number of your graphics card, you'll be able to tell whether or not certain programs can run on your PC.
You will likely see two items here.
The one that matches your processor's brand (e.g., Intel) is your computer's built-in graphics card.
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