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- How to find computer hardware specs from Settings
- How to find computer specs from System Information
- How to find computer specs from DirectX Diagnostic Tool
- How to find computer specs from PowerShell
- How to find computer specs from Command Prompt
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Here are the five best ways to find out the technical specifications of your computer on Windows 10.
Jump to:
•Settings
•System Information
•DirectX Diagnostic Tool
The "About" page includes the basic system specifications, such as processor, memory, and Windows installation details.
To check the computer tech specs with the Settings app, use these steps:
•Open Settings.
•Click on System.
•Click on About.
•Under the Device specifications section, check the processor, system memory (RAM), architecture (32-bit or 64-bit), and pen and touch support.
The System Information app on Windows 10 is one of the best options to view a complete overview of the computer's technical specifications.
To view all the hardware specs of the computer, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for msinfo32 and click the top result to open the System Information app.
•Select the System Summary category from the left navigation pane.
•Confirm the computer specs on the right side, including system model and type, processor brand and model, UEFI (or legacy BIOS) version and other details, system memory capacity, motherboard brand and model, and virtualization support.
Windows 10 also includes the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag) to view information about DirectX sound and video support, which you can use to troubleshoot different system problems. However, you can also use it to determine many tech specs about the machine, like the information available through the "About" settings page.
To check your Windows 10 computer specs with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for dxdiag and click the top result to open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
•Click on the System tab.
•Under the "System information" section, check the computer tech specs, including processor, memory, BIOS or UEFI version, system model and manufacturer, Windows 10 version and edition, etc.
You can also use PowerShell to find out the technical specifications of your computer.
To use PowerShell to check the computer tech specs on Windows 10, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for PowerShell, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
•Type the following command to determine the computer specs and press Enter: Get-ComputerInfo
•(Optional) Type the following command to view only the details of a specific component and press Enter: Get-ComputerInfo -Property "PROPERTY-NAME"
Alternatively, Command Prompt can also show you the computer specs using the command to use the System Information (systeminfo), which allows you to view even more hardware and software details than the graphical version of the app.
To find the computer specs with Command Prompt on Windows 10, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
•Type the following command to find the device specs and press Enter: systeminfo
•Quick tip: Use the systeminfo /? command to see the available options using this tool in Command Prompt.
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
•Windows 11 on Windows Central — All you need to know
•Windows 10 on Windows Central — All you need to know
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