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6 Ways to Check Your Graphics Card in Windows 10
A little more info than the name of your graphics card
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Published onJune 3, 2024
published onJune 3, 2024
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Regardless of the type of user you are, knowing and checking your graphics card on your Windows 10 PC can help elevate your visual experience or even keep it at peak performance.
How do I check my graphics card on Windows 10?
1. By using the Task Manager
2. By using the Settings app
3. By using the GPU-specific Control Panel
3.1 NVIDIA GPU
3.2 AMD GPU
4. By using the SysInfo tool
5. By using the Device Manager
6. By using the DirectX Diagnostic tool
Importance of knowing your graphics card
You can apply the same steps used for Windows 10 tocheck your graphics card in Windows 11with some slight variations. If the steps above seem lengthy or somewhat technical, you can always rely on the Internet.
All you need is to check your PC model number and search for it. You’ll find all its specifications including your graphics card.
For the more advanced users who would like an all-in-one tool that gives a little more information plus troubleshooting tips, aGPU Info and Diagnostics toolwill come in handy.
And it’s not just your graphics card that you need to know about. Your PC hardware has so much more information that you may need so you can alwayscheck other PC specs.
It’s a wrap from us but if you have any additional comments on this topic, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to leave them in the comment section below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.