Need to know your PC’s specs? Whether you’re troubleshooting, upgrading, or just curious about what’s under the hood, Windows has several built-in tools to help you find out. Here are the quickest methods.

Method 1: DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag)

The dxdiag tool is a hidden gem for checking system specs, especially for display and audio hardware.

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog
  2. Type dxdiag and press Enter
  3. Click “Yes” if prompted to check for signed drivers

The System tab shows:

  • Operating system version
  • Processor (CPU) model and speed
  • RAM (Memory)
  • DirectX version
  • System manufacturer and model

The Display tab reveals your graphics card details, including the GPU name, manufacturer, and video memory (VRAM).

Pro tip: Click “Save All Information” to export a complete report as a text file — useful for sharing specs with tech support.

Method 2: File Explorer Properties

This is the fastest way to see basic specs:

  1. Open File Explorer
  2. Right-click on This PC in the left sidebar
  3. Select Properties

This opens the About page showing your processor, RAM, system type (64-bit or 32-bit), and Windows edition.

Method 3: Settings App (Windows 11)

Windows 11 makes it easy through Settings:

  1. Press Win + I to open Settings
  2. Go to System → About

Here you’ll find:

  • Device name
  • Processor
  • Installed RAM
  • Device ID and Product ID
  • Windows edition and version

Method 4: System Information (msinfo32)

For the most detailed view:

  1. Press Win + R
  2. Type msinfo32 and press Enter

This tool shows everything — from BIOS version to hardware resources, components, and software environment. Expand the Components section to drill down into:

  • Display adapters
  • Sound devices
  • Storage
  • USB controllers
  • Network adapters

Method 5: Command Line (for power users)

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and try:

systeminfo

This outputs a detailed summary including OS info, hardware specs, network configuration, and uptime.

To save it to a file:

systeminfo > systemreport.txt

Quick Reference Table

What You Need Best Tool
Quick overview Settings → About
GPU/Graphics info dxdiag
Full hardware details msinfo32
Export to file systeminfo (CMD)

Now you know exactly where to look. No third-party software needed — Windows has you covered.