How to Check Computer Specifications in Windows 11

Knowing your computer specifications helps you understand what your PC can handle, whether you can install software, and whether hardware upgrades may be useful.

1. Check Basic Specifications — Easiest Method

Click Start.
Open Settings.
Select System.
Scroll down and click About.

You will see Device specifications, including:

Processor (CPU) — the main processor in your computer.
Installed RAM — how much memory your PC has.
System type — for example, 64-bit operating system.
Device name — your computer's name.
Windows edition and version — shown under Windows specifications.

Microsoft specifically recommends Settings → System → About for checking these basic specifications. (Microsoft Support)

Example

You might see:

Processor: Intel Core i5-1235U
Installed RAM: 8.00 GB
System type: 64-bit operating system
Windows edition: Windows 11 Home

2. Check CPU, RAM, Disk and GPU Performance

For more detailed information:

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
Task Manager will open.
Click Performance.

You can select:

CPU → processor model and usage
Memory → RAM capacity and usage
Disk → SSD/HDD information and activity
Wi-Fi/Ethernet → network activity
GPU → graphics processor and memory

Microsoft identifies Task Manager as a built-in tool for monitoring CPU, memory, disk and network usage. (Microsoft Support)

3. Get a Complete System Report

Windows has a built-in tool called System Information.

Method

Press:

Windows key + R

Type:

msinfo32

Press Enter.

You can see detailed information about:

Processor
RAM
BIOS
Motherboard/system model
Windows version
Hardware resources
Components
Drivers
Software environment

Microsoft describes MSINFO32 as a comprehensive system-information tool. (Microsoft Support)

4. Check Your Storage

Go to:

Settings → System → Storage

Here you can see:

Total storage
Used space
Available/free space
Apps
Temporary files
Documents
Other storage categories

If you have multiple drives, Windows also provides options to view storage used on other drives. (Microsoft Support)

5. Check Your Graphics Card

Press:

Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Performance → GPU

You can usually see the:

GPU name
GPU memory
GPU usage
Dedicated/shared memory
Driver information

This is particularly useful if you're checking whether your computer can handle video editing, Photoshop, gaming, or AI applications.

6. Quick Method: DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Press:

Windows key + R

Type:

dxdiag

Press Enter.

This can show information about:

CPU
RAM
Windows version
Display/GPU
Sound devices
Drivers

7. What Specifications Should You Record?

If you want me to check whether your computer is suitable for website development, blogging, video editing, graphic design, or other work, send me these: