Gain insights into your device's motherboard, RAM, CPU, GPU, and more. Are you contemplating a computer upgrade? Identifying your PC or Mac's system specifications can assist in assessing upgrade compatibility and making informed software and hardware decisions. Familiarizing yourself with your system specs can also aid in troubleshooting technical issues across various devices and ensure optimal performance for your favorite games and applications. This Mytour guide will walk you through checking hardware specs for any computer using Windows, macOS, and Linux. Additionally, we'll demonstrate how to find system specifications on Chromebook, Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Key Points to Consider
- Windows: Press the Windows key, type 'msinfo32,' and click 'System Information' to access detailed hardware specs.
- Mac: Navigate to Apple menu > System Preferences > About This Mac > System Report to explore system specs categorized.
- Linux: Utilize the command sudo lshw to retrieve CPU, motherboard, RAM, GPU, and other specifications.
Procedures
Windows

To access detailed system information: Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type msinfo32. You'll see 'System Information' appear at the top of the search results in all versions of Windows, including Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.

Open the System Information panel: Click System Information. This opens the System Information panel on your PC, where you can find detailed information about your system specs.

Explore basic system details: Review the System Summary tab to view essential system information, including OS version, system type, processor, RAM, and motherboard details.

View additional hardware information: Expand the 'Components' section to access details about your graphics card (GPU) and drives.

Expand the 'Storage' section to check storage details: Navigate to the 'Storage' section and expand the following subsections to gather relevant information about your storage devices.

Access GPU specifications: Select Display to access GPU specifications: Utilize the 'Display' section to retrieve details about your graphics card, which is crucial for optimal performance in gaming and video editing applications.

Explore additional sections for comprehensive information: Delve into other sections to gather more detailed insights into your system specs and facilitate troubleshooting or compatibility checks for software and hardware requirements.
Mac

Access basic Mac specifications: Click the Apple menu and select About This Mac to access basic Mac specifications: Utilize the 'About This Mac' option from the Apple menu to view essential specifications of your Mac desktop or MacBook.

For macOS Ventura users, click More Info…. This step is not required for users of macOS Monterey or earlier versions.


Navigate to the Hardware tab for the hardware overview. This section provides essential details about your Mac's hardware, such as model name, processor specifications, and RAM details.

Click the Memory tab to access RAM specifications. Gain insights into your Mac's RAM, including capacity, upgradeability, and individual chip attributes.

Access the Graphics/Displays menu for GPU specifications. Learn about your Mac's graphics card, including VRAM capacity and maximum resolution.

Access the Storage tab. Here, you'll find detailed information about your Mac's internal and external storage drives, including their types (SSD or HDD), available space, and S.M.A.R.T status.
Linux

Launch a terminal window. On most Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, you can open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

Install lshw (if needed). If your Linux distribution doesn't have lshw installed, you can do so using the appropriate command. For instance, on Debian/Ubuntu, use sudo apt-get install lshw.

Enter sudo lshw and press ↵ Enter. This command will display a comprehensive overview of your Linux system's specifications.

Browse through the results. Now, you can easily access all your system specifications, including details about your processor (name, speed, and cores), drives, interfaces, and memory (including RAM speed and size).

Create a text file of your hardware specs (optional). This can be handy for troubleshooting assistance or when selling your computer. Simply type sudo lshw > specs.txt to generate a text file containing your hardware information.

Install the GUI (optional). If you prefer a graphical interface, you can install the lshw-gtk package. This provides a user-friendly window to navigate through your hardware details. Simply type sudo apt-get install lshw-gtk (for Debian) or sudo yum install lshw-gui (for Red Hat/Fedora). Then, launch the GUI using sudo lshw -X.
Chromebook

Install the Cog system viewer app. This app provides detailed system information for Chromebooks, including CPU and RAM details. While not available in the Play Store, you can install the web version on your Chromebook. Simply visit the Cog page on the Chrome Web Store, click Add to Chrome, and select Add App.

Click Launch app to access Cog. This option is available on the Cog installation page.

Explore your system specifications. Inside the Cog app, you'll discover valuable details about your system, including:
- CPU information, covering model, speed, architecture, and additional features.
- Storage details, encompassing both internal and external drives.
- Memory status, indicating available RAM and current usage.
- Display specifics, such as screen resolution and DPI.
Android

Install the Inware app on your Android device. Inware is a convenient, free app that swiftly presents all the system specifications of your Android. You can download it for free from the Play Store.

Open Inware and grant necessary permissions. To display your system specs, the Inware app requires permissions on your Android device. Ensure to grant all requested permissions.

Tap Device to access basic system specs on your Android. This section provides details about your device, including brand, manufacturer, and model, as well as screen size, resolution, and aspect ratio.

Tap Hardware for detailed hardware specifications. This section provides information about your Android's processor, including model, speed, and number of cores.

Tap Memory to view RAM specifications. This section displays the amount of RAM installed in your Android device.

Tap Camera for camera specifications. This section provides details about the camera on your Android device, including resolution and megapixel count.
iPhone & iPad

Access the Settings app. To check system specifications on your iPhone or iPad, tap the gear icon either on your Home screen or in your app library.
- Information available on your device is limited to model name, number, serial number, and capacity. However, once you identify your iPhone model, you can easily find more detailed specifications about processor speed, camera details, resolution, and more on Apple's website.

Tap General. This option can be found in the third group of settings.

Tap About. It's located at the top of the menu.

Check your basic system specifications. On the About screen, you'll find the following system specs:
- Model name (e.g., iPad Pro), model number, and serial number.
- Capacity, which indicates the total space on your iPhone or iPad. Available space is also displayed below 'Capacity.'

Access advanced system specifications on Apple's website. Visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201296 and choose the tech specs link corresponding to your iPhone or iPad model. Here, you'll discover more detailed specifications, including:
- Comprehensive display information, covering screen size, resolution, and haptic touch support.
- Chip (CPU) details, such as speed, cores, and GPU information.
- Camera specifications, including resolution/megapixels, zoom capabilities, lens details, and more.