How to Determine Your Computer's Graphics Card

Whether you are custom building a PC or troubleshooting issues, knowing which graphics card is in your computer is essential. This guide will walk you through various methods to determine the graphics card based on your operating system.

Windows Users

Using Device Manager

Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager. Expand the Display adapters section. Your graphics card will be listed there.

DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag)

Press Win R to open the Run dialog. Enter dxdiag and press Enter. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, go to the Display tab. Your graphics card information will be shown there.

System Information (msinfo32)

Press Win R, type msinfo32, and press Enter. Navigate to Components Display. This will show details about your graphics card.

macOS Users

About This Mac

Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner. Select About This Mac. Click on the System Report button. From the sidebar, select Graphics/Displays. This will show your graphics card details.

Linux Users

Using Terminal

Open a terminal and run the following command: bash lspci | grep -i vga This will display information about your graphics card.

Using Other Tools

If you have mesa-utils installed, you can run: bash glxinfo | grep This will show the graphics card being used for rendering.

Third-Party Software

Applications like GPU-Z, Speccy, and HWInfo can provide detailed information about your graphics card and other system components.

Windows 10/11 System Settings

You can also find the graphics card information in System Settings:

Press Win I. Select System Display Advanced display settings.

Additional Resources:

Microsoft Device Information Documentation Apple Support System Report Guide

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to determine which graphics card is installed in your computer. Whether you are a power user or a casual PC owner, knowing your hardware can help you make informed decisions and troubleshoot issues more effectively.