How to Check Your PC's Specs on Windows 11

🖥️ How to Check Your PC's Specs on Windows 11
Find out your processor, RAM, storage, and graphics information on your Windows 11 device — no third-party software required.
📋 Before You Begin
  • You must be signed in to your Windows 11 device with your NEO A&M College account.
  • No administrator rights are needed for the methods in this guide.
  • Knowing your specs is helpful before installing software, requesting IT support, or troubleshooting performance issues.

⚙️ Method 1 – System Settings (About) ⏱ ~1 minute

The quickest way to view your processor, RAM, and Windows edition.

  1. Click the Start button, then click the Settings gear icon — or press Windows + I.
  2. In the left sidebar, click System.
  3. Scroll down and click About.
  4. Under Device specifications, you will see:
    • Device name — your computer's name on the network
    • Processor — your CPU model and speed
    • Installed RAM — total memory installed
    • System type — 64-bit or 32-bit operating system
  5. Under Windows specifications, you will see your Windows edition and version number.
💡 Tip: You can also get here instantly by right-clicking the Start button and selecting System.

🔍 Method 2 – System Information Tool ⏱ ~2 minutes

The System Information tool provides a comprehensive overview of all hardware and software components.

  1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Type msinfo32 and press Enter.
  3. The System Information window opens. The System Summary section shows:
    • OS Name / Version — your exact Windows version
    • Processor — full CPU model name
    • Installed Physical Memory (RAM) — total RAM
    • Total Physical Memory — usable RAM after system reservation
    • BIOS Version/Date — firmware information
  4. Expand Components > Display in the left panel to see your graphics card details.
  5. Expand Components > Storage > Disks to see drive information.
💡 Tip: Use File > Export in System Information to save a full report as a text file — useful when submitting a detailed IT support ticket.

📊 Method 3 – Task Manager ⏱ ~1 minute

Task Manager shows real-time performance stats and hardware model details.

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click the Performance tab.
  3. Click CPU in the left panel to see your processor model, speed, cores, and logical processors.
  4. Click Memory to see total RAM installed, speed, form factor, and how many slots are used.
  5. Click GPU 0 (or GPU 1) to see your graphics card model and dedicated VRAM.
💡 Tip: The Performance tab in Task Manager is also the best place to check if your CPU or RAM is running at unusually high usage, which can indicate a performance problem.

🎮 Method 4 – DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag) ⏱ ~2 minutes

The DirectX Diagnostic Tool is especially useful for viewing detailed graphics and audio hardware information.

  1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Type dxdiag and press Enter.
  3. If prompted to check whether drivers are digitally signed, click Yes.
  4. On the System tab, you will see your computer name, OS, BIOS, processor, and RAM.
  5. Click the Display tab to see your graphics card name, manufacturer, chip type, and VRAM.
  6. Click Save All Information to export a full diagnostics report — useful for IT support requests.
⚠️ Note: dxdiag may take a few seconds to load as it scans all hardware components. This is normal.

🙋 Still Need Help?

If you're unsure what your PC's specs mean or need help determining if your device meets requirements for a specific application, the IT Help Desk is here to assist.

📞 Phone: (918) 540-6099
📧 Email: neosuport@neo.edu
🚶 Walk-in: IT Department, Library Administration, 2nd Floor, Room 216
🕐 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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