You can check the most important Windows 10 PC specifications without installing a third-party system-information program. Settings shows the processor, installed memory, system type, and Windows edition, while Task Manager and System Information provide additional hardware details.
Check basic specs in Settings
- Open Settings.
- Select System.
- Open About.
- Review the Device specifications and Windows specifications sections.
Device specifications normally include the processor, installed RAM, device type, and whether Windows is using a 64-bit or 32-bit system type. Windows specifications identify the installed edition and version.
Check CPU, memory, disk, and graphics information
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, then select the Performance area. The CPU page can show the processor model, core information, and virtualization status. Memory shows installed and in-use RAM. Disk pages identify storage activity and commonly indicate the drive type, while GPU pages provide graphics-adapter information when supported.
Use System Information for more detail
Open Start, search for System Information, and launch the app. The System Summary includes the system manufacturer and model, BIOS information, processor, installed memory, and other platform details. Components and Hardware Resources provide deeper information when troubleshooting a particular device.
Check storage capacity
Open File Explorer and select This PC to see the capacity and free space of mounted drives. Storage capacity is separate from RAM, so a PC with a 512 GB SSD does not have 512 GB of memory.
Use the specifications to plan the PC’s next step
Windows 10 reached its standard-support endpoint on October 14, 2025. If you are collecting specifications to decide what to do with the computer, compare the processor, memory, storage, firmware features, and other hardware against the requirements of the supported operating system you intend to use next.
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