Understanding the components that make up your PC can be crucial when deciding whether to upgrade, whether it’s the processor, RAM, or graphics card. If you don’t know how to track PC performance on Windows 10 and Windows 11, this guide is just for you. Today we will describe some simple ways to do this.
Technical guides for PC gamers
Menu “About system”
The easiest and most straightforward way to track device configuration on Windows 11 is to open System Properties. This can be done in various ways.
First way:
- Launch Explorer and open This PC;
- Right-click on an empty space and select “Properties.”
Second way:
- Press the key combination “Win+I”;
- Click on the “System” item;
- Scroll down the page and find the ‘About’ tab.
This section contains all the important information about your processor model, the amount and frequency of RAM, the Windows OS version and other important data. However, to better understand the PC characteristics, you should use other methods, which we describe in detail below.
System information
Using the System Information app in Windows 11 is one of the easiest methods to get detailed information about your PC’s specifications.
- Open the Windows search bar and type “MSInfo” without quotes for quick access to the application;
- From the list that appears, select the appropriate application to open it.
Here you will find detailed information about your Windows 11 operating system, including operating system model, processor type, BIOS version, amount of RAM and virtual memory, and much more.
The opened page provides information not only about the processor, memory and motherboard, but also about the graphics processor. You can also find details about USB ports, network connections, audio devices, monitors and other components by selecting the appropriate sections from the menu on the left.
Using third-party applications
To obtain more detailed information about PC features, Windows 11 users can use a number of third-party tools. Such applications provide in-depth analysis of system components and often provide more detailed data than standard Windows tools. Here are some popular options:
CPU-Z
CPU-Z provides detailed information about the processor, including its name, architecture, single-core and multi-core performance. Also shows data about the motherboard, memory and operating system in general.
GPU-Z
GPU-Z is similar to CPU-Z, but focuses on the video card. Shows detailed information about the GPU, including its frequency, video memory size, memory type and process technology.
Speccy
Speccy is an app from the makers of CCleaner that provides information about every aspect of your hardware, including operating system, CPU, RAM, motherboard, graphics cards, storage, optical drives, audio, peripherals and network.
HWiNFO
HWiNFO – This powerful application provides comprehensive information about hardware components and supports the latest technologies. The program also provides real system monitoring data, including temperatures, voltages and fan speeds.
- Visit the official website and download the latest version of the program. Install it according to the standard installation instructions.
- Open HWInfo after installation. If you need immediate information about the status of your computer’s components, select the ‘Sensors Only’ option. For a broader overview of the operating system, you can skip this selection and the program provides both a general overview and access to detailed sensor data.
- Go to the “Sensors” section from the main menu to view the current readings of your PC. You will see detailed statistics, including the operating frequencies of the processor cores, the energy consumption of the video card and other important parameters.
The application’s interface may seem complex due to the abundance of information, but it contains all the necessary data for an in-depth analysis of the condition of your device.
AIDA64
This program provides a detailed overview of hardware and software components and also supports diagnostics and benchmarking. AIDA64 is useful for getting an in-depth analysis of your computer’s health and monitoring its performance.
The tools presented above can be especially useful for gamers, IT professionals and PC builders, as they provide useful information for optimizing performance and troubleshooting problems.
Source: VG Times