When you buy a new computer, you are likely given a box that includes the computer’s specifications. This document tells you how the computer works and what kind of hardware is included. To check your computer’s specifications, open the box and take out the computer. On the front of the machine, there will be a sticker that says “Computer Specifications.” Look at this document to see what information is included. The first thing to look for is the processor. This number tells you how fast the computer can run tasks. The second thing to look for is the memory. This number tells you how much memory is available on your machine and how much space it takes up on your hard drive. The last thing to look for is the graphics card. This number tells you how many pixels per inch (ppi) your machine can output and whether or not it has an anti-aliasing feature.
One way to check your PC’s specifications is to use the Settings app. With this method, you can see what processor your machine uses and the available RAM amount. If you’d like to know more details, like your graphics card model, use the Task Manager method which offers more information than the Settings app.
We’re covering both of those methods for you in this guide.
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View Your PC’s Specs With Task Manager
To get information about multiple hardware components of your computer, first, launch Task Manager on your PC. You can do this by right-clicking the taskbar (the bar at the bottom of your screen) and choosing “Task Manager.”
In Task Manager, from the tab list at the top, select “Performance.”
In the “Performance” tab, on the left side, you will see your PC’s various hardware components. To get more information about a component, click that component.
On the right pane, you will see the details of your selected hardware item. This includes the measurable amount of your item as well as its model number.
And that’s how you know what your PC is built up of. Very useful!
Access Your Computer’s Specs Using Settings
To check the basic details like the processor type and RAM amount, first, open the Settings app on your PC. Do this by pressing Windows+i at the same time.
In Settings, choose “System.”
From the sidebar on the left, select “About.”
On the right pane, under “Device Specifications,” you will see your computer’s specifications.
And that’s all there is to finding more information about your computer.
If you’d like to delve even further into finding your machine’s specs, we’ve written a dedicated guide on accessing every bit of information about your computer.
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