How to check the hardware specifications of a Windows 11 PC [8 Methods]

Today, most people live connected lives with a large number of freely available electronics, but only a few think about the hardware components built into smartphones, game consoles, or computers. However, it is relatively easy to know the specifications of phones and PCs used in digital life. That said, here’s how to check the hardware specifications and configuration of your Windows 11 PC.

Check the hardware specifications and configuration of Windows 11 PC (2021)

There are many ways to check the hardware specifications of your Windows 11 PC, but today this article will cover them all in detail. You can check the hardware specifications of your Windows 11 computer through Settings apps, system information, DirectX diagnostic tools, command prompts, and a myriad of third-party applications. Let’s get started!

Steps to check the hardware specifications of your Windows 11 PC

As mentioned earlier, there are various ways to check the hardware specifications of your Windows 11 computer. This guide will cover all of them, starting with the easiest way to use Windows settings.

Method 1: Use the settings app

The easiest way to find information about your Windows PC hardware is to use the Settings app. Method is as follows.

• under Device specifications In the section you can see the key hardware specifications for your Windows 11 PC, including processor, system memory (RAM), and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).

• Then scroll down a bit Windows specifications A section for reviewing information about your operating system. It includes edition, version, installation date, OS build, and service pack (called Experience by Microsoft).

Method 2: System Information (msinfo32)

Another easy way to check the hardware specifications of your Windows 11 PC is[システム情報]Is to use a panel. Method is as follows.

• Open Run Press’Windows key + R’at the same time to display the dialog box.Then type or copy and paste msinfo32 Press Enter.

Note: You can also search for “sysinfo” (without quotes) in the Windows search bar to access system information...

• When System overview Select in the left sidebar to see some aspects of your computer’s hardware. This includes system model and type, processor brand and model, UEFI / BIOS version, RAM capacity, motherboard brand and model, and virtualization support.

• To view the details of the installed GPU, in the left sidebar[コンポーネント]Expand the branch,[画面。 同様に、他のコンポーネントブランチをクリックすると、ネットワークアダプター、入力デバイス、光学ドライブなどに関する詳細情報が表示されます。

ノート：システム情報アプレットを使用すると、PCのハードウェアおよびソフトウェアの仕様に関するレポートを作成することもできます。 これを行うには、左側のサイドバーを使用して、後で参照できるように保存するタブを選択します。 次に、[ファイル]->[エクスポート]Go to to create a report.Now select “System Overview” and everything will be exported..

Method 3: DirectX diagnosis (dxdiag)

Windows 11 also includes the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag) for displaying information about DirectX audio and video support. It can also be used to check many system specifications. Method is as follows.

• Open Run The dialog box described in Method 2 Now, type: dxdiag Press Enter.

Note: You can also search for “dxdiag” (without quotes) in the Windows search bar to access features...

• When the DirectX Diagnostics page appears, click. system tab.Here below System informationYou will find most of the basic technical specifications such as, processor, memory, BIOS / UEFI version, system model and manufacturer, Windows 10 version, etc.

• Now go to screen Top tab. here,[デバイス]Below the section, you’ll see details about the GPU, including name and manufacturer, graphics memory, and display details.

Note: At the bottom[すべての情報を保存]You can use the button to create a specification report for later reference...

Method 4: Command prompt

At the command prompt, you can use the System Information command-line tool to view the hardware specifications for your Windows 11 PC. The mechanism is as follows.

• First, open a command prompt window in administrator mode. To do this ‘cmd‘(No quotes) in the Windows search bar[管理者として実行。

• 次に、入力するか、コピーして貼り付けます systeminfo コマンドプロンプトウィンドウで、Enterキーを押します。 コンピューターに関する詳細なハードウェアおよびソフトウェア情報が表示されます。 BIOS / UEFI、RAM、ネットワークの詳細、およびWindows10の更新情報を使用しているかどうかなどのシステムアーキテクチャに関する情報が含まれています。

方法5：PowerShell

PowerShellを使用して、Windows11コンピューターのシステム仕様を表示することもできます。 それを行うには、以下のガイドに従ってください。

• まず、PCで管理者モードでWindowsPowerShellを開きます。 これを行うには、Windowsの検索バーで「powershell」を検索してクリックします 管理者として実行。

• PowerShellウィンドウで、次のように入力します Get-ComputerInfo Enterキーを押します。

• 特定のコンポーネントの詳細を表示するには、次の変更されたコマンドを使用します。 Get-ComputerInfo -Property "property name*"。 「プロパティ名」を、詳細情報が必要なコンポーネントの名前に置き換えます。 たとえば、Windowsインストールの詳細を取得するには、次のコマンドを使用します。 Get-ComputerInfo -Property "windows*"

ノート：末尾のアスタリスクは、PowerShellが「Windows」で始まるすべてのプロパティを表示することを保証するワイルドカードです。。

方法6：デバイスマネージャー

または、デバイスマネージャーを使用してWindows 11PCのシステム仕様をネイティブに表示することもできます。 これを行う方法は次のとおりです。

• を開きます 走る 記事の前半で説明したダイアログボックス。 次に、入力します devmgmt.msc Enterキーを押します。[デバイスマネージャ]A window will open.

Note:Control panel,[設定]([システム]->[バージョン情報]->[デバイスマネージャー]You can also open Device Manager from) or by searching for “devmgmt” (without the quotes) in the Windows search bar. Another way to open Device Manager is[スタート]Right-click on the button and from the pop-up menu[デバイスマネージャ]Is to choose an option...

• Device Manager displays a complete list built into your PC, either on your desktop or on your laptop. Go through each item in the list to see the name and model number of your Windows 11 PC’s hardware specifications.

Method 7: Third party application

In addition to the native methods mentioned above, there are many third-party applications that provide varying degrees of information about the system hardware. Here are some of the oldest and most accurate ones.

All of these tools are free or shareware, and the last one is even open source. You can use them to find out information about your computer’s hardware. For demonstration purposes, we are using CPU-Z, which provides detailed information about your computer’s CPU, motherboard, RAM, GPU, and more. Open the program and go to the relevant tab to get all the details about that component.

Method 8: Open the computer case

For DIY type, the best way to collect all the details about the system hardware is to open the PC case. When you open your computer, you can physically inspect individual components to find out more about the hardware of your Windows 11 PC.

Most hardware components are printed or engraved with at least basic information. This includes CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, PSUs and more. For custom built PCs, OEM devices can be a bit tricky, but you can find all the information.

You can easily check the hardware configuration of your Windows 11 PC!

As you can see, it’s relatively easy to see the complete configuration of your PC. The best part is that there are multiple ways to do it. In today’s article, I’ve covered almost everything. Now that you know how to view the hardware specifications of your Windows 11 PC, check out some other guides that may help. This includes how to prevent your PC from overheating, how to improve battery life on your Windows laptop, and how to change your Windows 11 power mode settings.