2 Easy Ways to Check PC & Laptop Specifications
Thinking of buying a game to play on your PC or laptop? Be cautious! You wouldn’t want to purchase a game only to discover it doesn’t run smoothly—or worse, doesn’t run at all—because your laptop doesn’t meet the required specifications.
While you might be able to request a refund if the game doesn’t perform well, it’s always better to check your laptop’s specifications against the game’s system requirements beforehand.
The good news is, finding out your laptop’s specifications is simple. You don’t need internet access or any additional applications—everything you need is readily available through the tools already built into your operating system.
In this article, Carisinyal will walk you through two easy methods to check the specifications of your laptop or PC. Choose the method that suits you best and get started!
How to Check Specifications Through Windows Properties
The first method to check your laptop’s specifications is by using the Windows Properties menu. With this method, there’s no need to install any third-party applications. Simply follow the steps below, and you’ll be able to view basic information about your laptop’s specifications.
By the way, this tutorial is based on Windows 11, so if you’re using a different version, the navigation might not be exactly the same. However, the steps are generally quite similar, so don’t worry!
1. Open File Explorer

First, open File Explorer or Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows + E keys on your keyboard. Once File Explorer is open, right-click on This PC and select Properties from the menu.
2. Check Hardware & Windows Specifications

A new window will appear, displaying the specifications of some hardware components installed on your laptop, such as the processor type (including its clock speed) and the amount of RAM.
Below that, you’ll also find information about the Windows operating system you’re using, including its version and build number. If you want to save this information, simply click the Copy button to copy all the details displayed on this page.
3. Check VGA Specifications


One drawback of the Properties page is that it doesn’t show details about the Graphics Card (GPU) installed on your laptop. To find this information, click on the Device Manager option located below or to the side of the page.
Once you’re in Device Manager, look for the Display Adapter option and click on it. Here, you’ll see the details of the GPU on your laptop. If your laptop has both an integrated GPU (built into the CPU) and a dedicated GPU, both will be listed.
Simple, isn’t it? This method is the easiest way to check your laptop's basic specifications. Want to see more detailed specs? Follow the next method!
How to Check Specifications Through DxDiag
All versions of Microsoft Windows come with a built-in diagnostic tool called DxDiag or the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, which provides detailed information about your laptop or PC's specifications.
Since this is a built-in feature of the operating system, there’s no need to install any additional software. Simply follow the steps below to access it:
1. Open DxDiag

The DxDiag tool doesn’t appear as a shortcut on the desktop or in the list of applications when you click the Windows logo. To access it, you need to click on the search bar, identified by the magnifying glass icon next to the Windows logo.
Next, type dxdiag in the search bar and press Enter. From the search results, select DxDiag to open the tool.
2. Check System Information

A window will then appear displaying detailed information about your laptop—this is the DxDiag tool. The information is organized into several tabs for easy navigation.
The first tab, called System, opens by default. Here, you can find a variety of details, including computer name, windows version, processor type and speed, installed RAM and its capacity, BIOS version, and installed DirectX version.
3. Check Display Information

The next tab is called Display. Here, you can view information about the graphic card installed on your laptop, including the device name, manufacturer, chip type, amount of VRAM, and the installed driver version.
If your laptop has two graphic cards, the second one can be found under the Render tab. The information in this tab is identical to what you see in the Display tab.
4. Check Sound Information

You can also find information about the audio devices on your laptop under the Sound tab. This tab displays details about the audio devices installed, including the drivers used and their versions.
If your laptop has more than one audio device, additional entries will appear in the Sound tab, such as Sound 1, Sound 2, and so on, depending on the number of devices installed.
5. Check Input Information

Finally, there’s the Input tab, which shows information about the input devices connected to your laptop, such as the keyboard, mouse, and others. This is useful for ensuring all input devices are functioning properly.
If you need a copy of all this information, you can save it by clicking the Save All Information button at the bottom of the DxDiag window. The file will be saved in a text (.txt) format, which you can open anytime for future reference.
And that’s it! Even without any additional software, the two methods mentioned above are reliable ways to check your laptop’s specifications. Now, you won’t have to worry when purchasing a game, as you can easily match it with your laptop's specs!