Every device, be it a PC or laptop computer, has the same specifications, starting from the processor (CPU), photograph card (GPU), RAM, and the motherboard. Here are ways that you can apply yourself in viewing the specifications of your laptop computer or PC.
How to Check and View Processor (CPU)
If you're wondering what kind of processor you have, you can easily find the information on your Windows 10 computer with two clicks. To find out what CPU you have, simply do the following:
- Right-click on the Windows begin menu icon at the bottom left side of your screen.
- Click on 'System' in the menu that appears.
- Next to 'Processor', it will list the type of CPU you have on your computer.
How to know the amount of RAM
The easiest way to find out how much RAM you have is to type RAM in the Windows search bar. The search results box will return results for the View RAM Info option. Click this to open the System Settings window. In the Device Specifications section, check the Installed RAM field.
- Click the magnifying glass icon in the lower-left corner of your screen.
- Then, type RAM in the Windows search bar.
- Press Enter or click View RAM Info from the search results.
- Check the data stated in Installed RAM. Windows will tell you how much RAM you have installed and how much you have used. You'll find it under the Device Specifications section.
How to Check and View Graphic Card (GPU)
If you want to find out what type of graphics card you have, the process is similar to finding out what CPU you have, but checking to see what GPU is in your system is 50% more successful than checking to see what CPU you have.
To find out what GPU you have, simply do the following:
- Again, right-click on the Windows begin menu icon.
- Click on 'Device Manager' in the menu that appears.
- In 'Device Manager', click on the arrow next to 'Display Adapters'
- Your GPU will be listed there.
However, be aware that it may display two options under the 'Display Adapters' tab. If it shows the two options above, it means it shows the integrated graphics on your processor and the dedicated graphics card on your laptop computer. The one you're looking for is a dedicated graphics card, as it's the more powerful (and the one your system uses) of the two.
Your custom graphics card will usually be the second option listed. If you have an Intel processor, the integrated graphics will be named something like ‘Intel HD Graphics 4000.’ In that case, the other options are what you want. It will most likely be something like an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 700M or an AMD Radeon (or HD) R9 M470. Be aware, though, that if you have an AMD processor in your system, the integrated graphics will also most likely be ‘AMD Radeon…” But in this case, just go with the 2nd option, as it will likely be your particular graphics.
How to Check and View the Motherboard
How to View Laptop or PC Specifications Such as RAM, CPU, and GPU
To find out what type of motherboard you have as well as who manufactured your motherboard and sockets and chipset, the process is slightly different from above. You can of course open your laptop (if you have a computer and not a laptop) and check and see who manufactured your motherboard and what the name of the model is on the board.
However, motherboards are usually given names like ASUS Z370-A, or MSI B350M, or Gigabyte GA-AX370-Gaming5, where ASUS, MSI, and Gigabyte are the motherboard manufacturers, and Z370, B350, and X370 are motherboard chipsets (which can also be motherboard chipsets). Directs you to the motherboard socket type as well.) So if you don't really understand who the main motherboard manufacturer is and what set of letters and numbers to look for that represents the chipset and motherboard names, you might want to go with the easier option. For some users, you can try the following:
- In the Windows search bar, type 'System Information'
- Scroll down on the System Summary tab (opens on the left side of the window) until you find 'Motherboard Manufacturer', or 'BaseBoard Manufacturer'.
- The information next to 'Motherboard / BaseBoard Manufacturer', 'Motherboard / BaseBoard Model', and 'Motherboard / BaseBoard Name', will give you the information you are looking for.
Although, in most cases, the information you find in this tab may be a bit vague. Considering not much of a step in knowing the information from the motherboard but at least telling you who manufactured your motherboard. Of course, this can help make it easier to find the information you're looking for when you open your computer to check it out.
Conclusion and Closing
Now that you know what specifications your computer has, you can make a better decision about whether your current system is worth upgrading or not. However, it should be noted that if you wish to upgrade your components, it is not as simple as simply selecting a new and better component and injecting it into your system. Your current components will determine what new components you can purchase.
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