{"id":3962,"date":"2026-04-03T01:20:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T01:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/?p=3962"},"modified":"2026-04-09T03:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T03:11:07","slug":"detect-graphics-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/detect-graphics-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Detect Graphics Card: How to Check GPU on PC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <div style=\"border-left:3px solid #f99926;padding:6px 12px;background:transparent;color:#ffffff;font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic;\">\n    <span style=\"color:#f99926;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> This article reflects technical best practices from the writer&#8217;s perspective and does not necessarily reflect the views of Hone.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">Maybe you are trying to install the right driver. Maybe you bought a used PC and want to <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/pc-processor-specs\/\">verify the hardware<\/a>. Maybe a game is <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/game-lagging-on-pc\/\">running terribly<\/a> and you need to know whether Windows is even seeing the right GPU. Whatever the reason, guessing your graphics card from a sticker, a sales page, or a laptop model name is how people troubleshoot the wrong problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">This guide shows how to detect graphics card on PC using built in Windows tools that actually exist today. You will learn how to check GPU in Task Manager, Device Manager, DirectX Diagnostic Tool, Advanced Display, System Information, and PowerShell, plus how to read systems that show two GPUs instead of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --dgc-accent: #f99926;\n    --dgc-accent-soft: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.10);\n    --dgc-accent-border: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.22);\n    --dgc-bg: #080f1b;\n    --dgc-surface: #0c131f;\n    --dgc-surface-2: #101827;\n    --dgc-surface-3: #131e30;\n    --dgc-border: #1c2635;\n    --dgc-text: #e4e6eb;\n    --dgc-text-2: #b0b3b8;\n    --dgc-text-3: #8a8d93;\n    --dgc-ok: #2ed573;\n    --dgc-info: #17a2b8;\n    --dgc-warn: #ffc107;\n    --dgc-danger: #ff4757;\n    --dgc-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);\n  }\n\n  .dgc-wrap {\n    color: var(--dgc-text);\n    margin: 34px 0 0;\n  }\n\n  .dgc-wrap p {\n    color: var(--dgc-text-2);\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.82;\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\n  }\n\n  .dgc-wrap strong {\n    color: 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font-size: 10px;\n      letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n    }\n\n    .dgc-hero-title {\n      font-size: 26px;\n    }\n\n    .dgc-wrap p {\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .dgc-tabset label,\n    .dgc-scenario label {\n      flex-basis: 100%;\n      border-right: none;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dgc-border);\n    }\n\n    .dgc-tabset label:last-of-type,\n    .dgc-scenario label:last-of-type {\n      border-bottom: none;\n    }\n\n    .dgc-mini,\n    .dgc-step,\n    .dgc-summary-item,\n    .dgc-scene-card {\n      padding: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .dgc-method {\n      font-size: 21px;\n    }\n\n    .dgc-steps-title,\n    .dgc-matrix-title,\n    .dgc-compare-title,\n    .dgc-dual-title,\n    .dgc-switch-title {\n      font-size: 18px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"dgc-wrap\">\n\n  <section class=\"dgc-hero\">\n    <div class=\"dgc-hero-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"dgc-kicker\">Windows Graphics Card Detection<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"dgc-hero-title\">How To Check What GPU You Have On PC<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"dgc-hero-text\">You do not need to open the case, install random third party scanners, or trust a vague store listing. Windows already gives you several real ways to detect your graphics card, and each method is good at something different.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"dgc-chip-row\">\n          <li>Task Manager<\/li>\n          <li>Device Manager<\/li>\n          <li>dxdiag<\/li>\n          <li>Advanced Display<\/li>\n          <li>System Information<\/li>\n          <li>PowerShell<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <div class=\"dgc-hero-note\">\n          <div class=\"dgc-mini\">\n            <div class=\"dgc-mini-label\">Fastest Answer<\/div>\n            <div class=\"dgc-mini-value\">Device Manager For The Exact Adapter Name<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dgc-mini\">\n            <div class=\"dgc-mini-label\">Best Live View<\/div>\n            <div class=\"dgc-mini-value\">Task Manager For Real GPU Usage And Memory Activity<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"dgc-mini\">\n            <div class=\"dgc-mini-label\">Best Support Snapshot<\/div>\n            <div class=\"dgc-mini-value\">dxdiag For Driver Details And A Text Report<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"dgc-visual-shell\">\n        <svg class=\"dgc-map\" viewBox=\"0 0 760 420\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <rect class=\"dgc-panel-stroke\" x=\"24\" y=\"64\" rx=\"22\" ry=\"22\" width=\"238\" height=\"158\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-panel-stroke\" x=\"498\" y=\"40\" rx=\"22\" ry=\"22\" width=\"238\" height=\"158\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-panel-stroke\" x=\"498\" y=\"224\" rx=\"22\" ry=\"22\" width=\"238\" height=\"158\"><\/rect>\n\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"52\" y=\"92\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"132\" height=\"14\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"52\" y=\"120\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"168\" height=\"10\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"52\" y=\"142\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"148\" height=\"10\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"52\" y=\"168\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"82\" height=\"12\"><\/rect>\n          <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"214\" cy=\"174\" r=\"10\"><\/circle>\n\n          <rect class=\"dgc-chip\" x=\"328\" y=\"148\" rx=\"18\" ry=\"18\" width=\"102\" height=\"86\"><\/rect>\n          <text class=\"dgc-chip-text\" x=\"379\" y=\"201\" text-anchor=\"middle\">GPU<\/text>\n\n          <path class=\"dgc-trace\" d=\"M262 144 H328\"><\/path>\n          <path class=\"dgc-trace alt\" d=\"M430 191 H498\"><\/path>\n          <path class=\"dgc-trace\" d=\"M430 191 H464 C486 191 486 262 498 262\"><\/path>\n\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"526\" y=\"70\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"120\" height=\"14\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"526\" y=\"98\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"170\" height=\"10\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"526\" y=\"122\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"155\" height=\"10\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"526\" y=\"146\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"110\" height=\"10\"><\/rect>\n          <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"684\" cy=\"150\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"526\" y=\"254\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"106\" height=\"14\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"526\" y=\"282\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"146\" height=\"10\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"526\" y=\"306\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"168\" height=\"10\"><\/rect>\n          <rect class=\"dgc-ui-line\" x=\"526\" y=\"330\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"92\" height=\"10\"><\/rect>\n          <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"676\" cy=\"334\" r=\"9\"><\/circle>\n\n          <circle class=\"dgc-dot\" cx=\"328\" cy=\"191\" r=\"6\"><\/circle>\n          <circle class=\"dgc-dot\" cx=\"430\" cy=\"191\" r=\"6\"><\/circle>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Checking Your GPU The Right Way Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If all you want is the graphics card name, one method is enough. If you want to know which GPU is actually active, whether Windows is using a generic display driver, or why a laptop shows two different adapters, the answer gets more specific fast. That is where most short guides fall apart. They give you one screenshot, one path, and zero explanation for what you are actually looking at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good GPU check answers four different questions. <strong>What is the adapter name?<\/strong> <strong>Is Windows using the correct driver?<\/strong> <strong>Is the GPU actually active under load?<\/strong> <strong>Is this system using integrated graphics, discrete graphics, or both?<\/strong> Once you know those answers, it becomes much easier to troubleshoot <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/fix-fps-drops\/\">FPS drops<\/a>, figure out whether a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/good-gpu-gaming-temp\/\">temperature problem<\/a> is dragging performance down, or decide if a light <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/undervolt-gpu\/\">GPU undervolt<\/a> is even worth your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose The Best Way To Check GPU On PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to use every tool every time. Pick the method that matches what you are trying to confirm, then use the others only if you need more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"dgc-switch\">\n    <div class=\"dgc-switch-head\">\n      <h3 class=\"dgc-switch-title\">Choose The Fastest GPU Check For Your Goal<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"dgc-switch-sub\">Tap a tab, then follow the exact Windows path shown below.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dgc-tabset\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"dgc-chooser\" id=\"dgc-tab-1\" checked>\n      <label for=\"dgc-tab-1\">I Need The GPU Name<\/label>\n\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"dgc-chooser\" id=\"dgc-tab-2\">\n      <label for=\"dgc-tab-2\">I Need Live Usage<\/label>\n\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"dgc-chooser\" id=\"dgc-tab-3\">\n      <label for=\"dgc-tab-3\">I Need Driver Details<\/label>\n\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"dgc-chooser\" id=\"dgc-tab-4\">\n      <label for=\"dgc-tab-4\">I Need Display Specific Info<\/label>\n\n      <div class=\"dgc-panels\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-panel dgc-panel-1\">\n          <div class=\"dgc-panel-grid\">\n            <div>\n              <span class=\"dgc-badge green\">Best First Check<\/span>\n              <h3 class=\"dgc-method\">Device Manager<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"dgc-method-sub\">Fastest built in answer for the actual adapter name Windows has installed right now.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"dgc-path\">\n                <div class=\"dgc-path-label\">Exact Path<\/div>\n                <div class=\"dgc-path-code\">Right Click Start \u2192 Device Manager \u2192 Display Adapters<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"dgc-result-list\">\n                <div class=\"dgc-result-title\">What You Get<\/div>\n                <ul>\n                  <li>The exact display adapter name or names Windows detects.<\/li>\n                  <li>A quick way to spot a generic driver like Microsoft Basic Display Adapter.<\/li>\n                  <li>The cleanest answer to \u201cwhat graphics card do I have?\u201d<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dgc-panel dgc-panel-2\">\n          <div class=\"dgc-panel-grid\">\n            <div>\n              <span class=\"dgc-badge orange\">Best For Monitoring<\/span>\n              <h3 class=\"dgc-method\">Task Manager<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"dgc-method-sub\">Best method when you want to see which GPU is actually doing work right now.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"dgc-path\">\n                <div class=\"dgc-path-label\">Exact Path<\/div>\n                <div class=\"dgc-path-code\">Right Click Start \u2192 Task Manager \u2192 Performance \u2192 GPU<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"dgc-result-list\">\n                <div class=\"dgc-result-title\">What You Get<\/div>\n                <ul>\n                  <li>Live usage graphs for GPU 0, GPU 1, and other adapters if present.<\/li>\n                  <li>Dedicated and shared memory activity.<\/li>\n                  <li>A quick way to tell whether a game is using the GPU you expected.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dgc-panel dgc-panel-3\">\n          <div class=\"dgc-panel-grid\">\n            <div>\n              <span class=\"dgc-badge blue\">Best For Support<\/span>\n              <h3 class=\"dgc-method\">DirectX Diagnostic Tool<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"dgc-method-sub\">Best built in method for driver model, adapter name, DirectX context, and shareable text output.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"dgc-path\">\n                <div class=\"dgc-path-label\">Exact Path<\/div>\n                <div class=\"dgc-path-code\">Search dxdiag \u2192 Open DirectX Diagnostic Tool \u2192 Check Display Tab Or Tabs<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"dgc-result-list\">\n                <div class=\"dgc-result-title\">What You Get<\/div>\n                <ul>\n                  <li>The adapter name shown next to <strong>Name<\/strong> in the device area.<\/li>\n                  <li>Driver model details that help explain missing GPU monitoring.<\/li>\n                  <li>A Save All Information button for a plain text report.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dgc-panel dgc-panel-4\">\n          <div class=\"dgc-panel-grid\">\n            <div>\n              <span class=\"dgc-badge orange\">Best For Multi Monitor Setups<\/span>\n              <h3 class=\"dgc-method\">Advanced Display<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"dgc-method-sub\">Use this when you need to know which adapter is tied to a specific display, dock, or refresh setup.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"dgc-path\">\n                <div class=\"dgc-path-label\">Exact Path<\/div>\n                <div class=\"dgc-path-code\">Start \u2192 Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Display \u2192 Advanced Display<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"dgc-result-list\">\n                <div class=\"dgc-result-title\">What You Get<\/div>\n                <ul>\n                  <li>Display information for the selected monitor.<\/li>\n                  <li>Current resolution and refresh rate.<\/li>\n                  <li>Quick access to Display Adapter Properties for that display.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Check GPU In Task Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the fastest live answer, start here. Task Manager is the best way to check which GPU is actually active while a game, browser, editor, or render app is running. That makes it more useful than a static hardware list when you are trying to confirm real usage instead of just installed hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open it by right clicking <strong>Start<\/strong> and selecting <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>. You can also press <strong>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/strong>. On Windows 11, select <strong>Performance<\/strong> from the left pane, then click <strong>GPU<\/strong>. On Windows 10, open the <strong>Performance<\/strong> tab at the top, then select <strong>GPU<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"dgc-steps\">\n    <div class=\"dgc-steps-head\">\n      <h3 class=\"dgc-steps-title\">Task Manager GPU Check<\/h3>\n      <span class=\"dgc-steps-tag\">Best For Live Activity<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"dgc-step-list\">\n      <div class=\"dgc-step\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-step-num\">1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dgc-step-name\">Open Task Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"dgc-step-desc\">Right click Start and select Task Manager, or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dgc-step\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-step-num\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dgc-step-name\">Go To Performance<\/div>\n        <p class=\"dgc-step-desc\">Pick Performance, then click GPU 0, GPU 1, or the available GPU entry.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dgc-step\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-step-num\">3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dgc-step-name\">Read The Right Fields<\/div>\n        <p class=\"dgc-step-desc\">Check the adapter label, engine activity, and dedicated versus shared memory behavior.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is especially useful on laptops and multi GPU systems. If the PC has integrated graphics and a discrete graphics card, Task Manager often shows both as <strong>GPU 0<\/strong> and <strong>GPU 1<\/strong>. Click each one. The adapter under load is usually the one that matters for gaming, rendering, or playback right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Task Manager when you want to answer questions like these: <strong>Is my game using the right GPU?<\/strong> <strong>Is the GPU actually being stressed?<\/strong> <strong>Am I running out of dedicated memory?<\/strong> It is less useful when you need clean driver troubleshooting, because Device Manager and dxdiag expose that context more directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dgc-callout\">\n    <h4 class=\"dgc-box-title\">What Task Manager Is Best At<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"dgc-box-text\">Task Manager tells you what the GPU is doing, not just what is installed. That makes it the best first stop when <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/check-fps-on-pc\/\">performance is the problem<\/a> and the cleanest way to verify whether the system is hitting the integrated GPU, the discrete GPU, or both.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Find Your Graphics Card In Device Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just want the installed graphics card name, Device Manager is still the cleanest answer. Right click <strong>Start<\/strong>, select <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>, then expand <strong>Display Adapters<\/strong>. Whatever is listed there is what Windows currently sees as your display adapter hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the method most people should use first because it is fast, direct, and hard to misread. If you see one entry, you probably have one active graphics adapter. If you see two entries, that is usually normal on a laptop with integrated and discrete graphics. If you see <strong>Microsoft Basic Display Adapter<\/strong>, Windows is using the generic display driver instead of the proper manufacturer driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"dgc-compare\">\n    <div class=\"dgc-compare-head\">\n      <h3 class=\"dgc-compare-title\">What A Device Manager Result Usually Means<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"dgc-table-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"dgc-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>What You See<\/th>\n            <th>What It Usually Means<\/th>\n            <th>What To Do Next<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>One Display Adapter<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>One active GPU, or one adapter exposed to Windows right now.<\/td>\n            <td>Use Task Manager if you also want live load and memory activity.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Two Display Adapters<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>Common on laptops with integrated graphics plus a discrete GPU.<\/td>\n            <td>Check Task Manager and dxdiag to see how each adapter is being used.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Microsoft Basic Display Adapter<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>The generic Windows display driver is active, not the proper vendor driver.<\/td>\n            <td>Install the correct graphics driver, then recheck the adapter list.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Device Manager is also where a lot of bad tutorials start going off the rails. Once you can see the adapter name, you do <strong>not<\/strong> need a random \u201cdriver updater\u201d or browser scanner to detect the card for you. Windows already identified it. From there, the real job is just verifying that the <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/get-better-fps-on-pc\/\">right driver is installed<\/a> and that the system is using the GPU you expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Check GPU With DirectX Diagnostic Tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DirectX Diagnostic Tool, usually called <strong>dxdiag<\/strong>, is the best built in option when you want more than just a name. It is the method to use when you need the adapter name, the driver model, and a text report you can save or send to somebody else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for <strong>dxdiag<\/strong>, or press <strong>Win + R<\/strong>, type <strong>dxdiag<\/strong>, and press Enter. Once it opens, go to the <strong>Display<\/strong> tab. On systems with more than one adapter, check every <strong>Display<\/strong> tab or display related tab the tool provides. In the <strong>Device<\/strong> section, look at <strong>Name<\/strong>. That is the adapter name the tool is reporting. If you want a report, use <strong>Save All Information<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"dgc-matrix\">\n    <div class=\"dgc-matrix-head\">\n      <h3 class=\"dgc-matrix-title\">What To Read In dxdiag<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"dgc-table-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"dgc-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Area<\/th>\n            <th>Field To Check<\/th>\n            <th>Why It Matters<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Display Tab<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"dgc-pill\">Name<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Shows the display adapter name the system is using for that entry.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Drivers Section<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"dgc-pill\">Driver Model<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Useful when Task Manager does not show <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/check-gpu-temperature\/\">GPU monitoring<\/a> the way you expect.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>System Tab<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"dgc-pill\">DirectX Version<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Helpful for compatibility questions and support tickets.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Bottom Of Window<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"dgc-pill\">Save All Information<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Exports a plain text report you can keep, paste, or send.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>dxdiag is especially good when a short guide tells you to \u201ccheck your GPU\u201d but you actually need driver context, not just the model name. It also gives you a second opinion that is independent of Device Manager, which is useful when a system is behaving strangely after a bad driver install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dgc-tip\">\n    <h4 class=\"dgc-box-title\">When dxdiag Beats Everything Else<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"dgc-box-text\">Use dxdiag when you are about to post on a support forum, send specs to a developer, or compare one adapter against another on a laptop. The saved text report is much easier to share than a stack of screenshots.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To See Your Graphics Card In Windows Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Settings app is not the best way to list every GPU in your PC, but it is extremely useful for checking the graphics adapter tied to a specific display. Go to <strong>Start \u2192 Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Display \u2192 Advanced Display<\/strong>. There you can inspect the selected monitor\u2019s display information, current resolution, and <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/frame-rate-meaning\/\">refresh rate<\/a>. From that page, you can also open <strong>Display Adapter Properties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method matters most when you are using multiple monitors, a gaming laptop with an external screen, or a dock. It helps you answer a different question from Device Manager. Instead of asking \u201cwhat GPU is installed,\u201d you are asking \u201cwhich adapter is involved with this display right now?\u201d Those are not always the same question on modern laptops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dgc-callout\">\n    <h4 class=\"dgc-box-title\">Use Advanced Display For Per Monitor Checks<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"dgc-box-text\">If your internal laptop panel, external monitor, or docked screen is acting differently, Advanced Display is one of the fastest places to sanity check the display path. It is not the richest hardware page, but it is one of the most practical ones.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Check GPU In System Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>System Information is the broad overview tool. Open it by searching for <strong>System Information<\/strong> or pressing <strong>Win + R<\/strong>, typing <strong>msinfo32<\/strong>, and pressing Enter. Once inside, expand <strong>Components<\/strong> and select <strong>Display<\/strong>. That section is useful when you want a <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/check-motherboard-model\/\">wider system snapshot<\/a> instead of just a quick GPU label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a good method for documentation, inventory, or support conversations where you also care about the rest of the machine. It is less useful than Task Manager for live usage and less focused than Device Manager for a clean adapter name, but it gives you context in one place. Think of it as the general purpose hardware snapshot rather than the best dedicated GPU detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One caution, do not treat System Information as your final word on every memory value. It is excellent for overview work, but if you are trying to understand real time graphics memory behavior, Task Manager and vendor tools are better places to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Check GPU With PowerShell<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a copyable text result instead of clicking through menus, PowerShell is the clean advanced option. This is especially useful for remote support, logging, scripting, or just pasting your GPU details into a message without taking screenshots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dgc-codebox\">\n    <pre>Get-CimInstance Win32_VideoController | Select-Object Name, DriverVersion, PNPDeviceID<\/pre>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This command returns the GPU name, the installed driver version, and the Windows Plug and Play device identifier. For most people, <strong>Name<\/strong> is the field that answers the basic question. <strong>DriverVersion<\/strong> is useful when you are checking whether a driver update really changed anything. <strong>PNPDeviceID<\/strong> is more technical, but it becomes handy when you need exact device identification for driver work or support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PowerShell is also the right replacement for old guides that still tell you to use <strong>wmic<\/strong>. Those guides are dated. Modern Windows documentation has already moved away from WMIC, so if you want a command line method that still makes sense going forward, PowerShell is the one worth keeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dgc-caution\">\n    <h4 class=\"dgc-box-title\">Skip Old WMIC Tutorials<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"dgc-box-text\">If a guide tells you to use wmic to check your graphics card, treat it as old advice. WMI still exists in Windows, but WMIC is being phased out. PowerShell gives you the same class data in a way that actually fits current Windows.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which GPU Counts On Laptops And Multi GPU PCs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where people get confused. Seeing two GPUs in Windows does <strong>not<\/strong> automatically mean something is wrong. Many laptops ship with integrated graphics for lighter work and a discrete GPU for heavier tasks. Windows can show both because both exist and both matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What matters is the context. If you want the installed hardware list, Device Manager showing two adapters is normal. If you want the GPU handling a heavy game or workload, Task Manager under load is the better judge. If you want to understand the display side of the system, Advanced Display helps connect the dots for a specific monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"dgc-dual\">\n    <div class=\"dgc-dual-top\">\n      <h3 class=\"dgc-dual-title\">How To Read Single GPU And Dual GPU Systems<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"dgc-dual-sub\">Use the tabs to match what your PC looks like in Windows.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dgc-scenario\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"dgc-scene\" id=\"dgc-scene-1\" checked>\n      <label for=\"dgc-scene-1\">Desktop With One GPU<\/label>\n\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"dgc-scene\" id=\"dgc-scene-2\">\n      <label for=\"dgc-scene-2\">Laptop With Two GPUs<\/label>\n\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"dgc-scene\" id=\"dgc-scene-3\">\n      <label for=\"dgc-scene-3\">Multi Monitor Or Dock<\/label>\n\n      <div class=\"dgc-scene-panels\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-scene dgc-scene-1\">\n          <div class=\"dgc-scene-card\">\n            <h4>What You Usually See<\/h4>\n            <p>Device Manager usually lists one display adapter. Task Manager usually shows one main GPU entry. dxdiag usually gives you one clear display adapter path to read.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <svg class=\"dgc-laptop-svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 420 220\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <rect class=\"dgc-frame\" x=\"32\" y=\"28\" width=\"356\" height=\"128\" rx=\"18\"><\/rect>\n            <rect class=\"dgc-gpu-block\" x=\"156\" y=\"72\" width=\"108\" height=\"46\" rx=\"14\"><\/rect>\n            <path class=\"dgc-flow-b\" d=\"M92 92 H156\"><\/path>\n            <path class=\"dgc-flow-b\" d=\"M264 92 H328\"><\/path>\n            <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"92\" cy=\"92\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n            <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"328\" cy=\"92\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dgc-scene dgc-scene-2\">\n          <div class=\"dgc-scene-card\">\n            <h4>What You Usually See<\/h4>\n            <p>One adapter is integrated, the other is discrete. The integrated GPU often handles lighter tasks. The discrete GPU takes over for heavier work. Seeing both in Windows is normal, not a problem by itself.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <svg class=\"dgc-laptop-svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 420 220\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <rect class=\"dgc-frame\" x=\"32\" y=\"28\" width=\"356\" height=\"128\" rx=\"18\"><\/rect>\n            <rect class=\"dgc-cpu-block\" x=\"106\" y=\"72\" width=\"88\" height=\"46\" rx=\"14\"><\/rect>\n            <rect class=\"dgc-gpu-block\" x=\"228\" y=\"72\" width=\"88\" height=\"46\" rx=\"14\"><\/rect>\n            <path class=\"dgc-flow-a\" d=\"M78 94 H106\"><\/path>\n            <path class=\"dgc-flow-b\" d=\"M316 94 H344\"><\/path>\n            <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"78\" cy=\"94\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n            <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"344\" cy=\"94\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dgc-scene dgc-scene-3\">\n          <div class=\"dgc-scene-card\">\n            <h4>What You Usually See<\/h4>\n            <p>The installed adapter list may stay the same, but the display path can vary by monitor, dock, or connection. That is why Advanced Display is useful alongside Device Manager and Task Manager.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <svg class=\"dgc-laptop-svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 420 220\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <rect class=\"dgc-frame\" x=\"34\" y=\"48\" width=\"136\" height=\"92\" rx=\"18\"><\/rect>\n            <rect class=\"dgc-frame\" x=\"250\" y=\"18\" width=\"136\" height=\"82\" rx=\"18\"><\/rect>\n            <rect class=\"dgc-frame\" x=\"250\" y=\"120\" width=\"136\" height=\"82\" rx=\"18\"><\/rect>\n            <path class=\"dgc-flow-b\" d=\"M170 94 H210 C232 94 232 58 250 58\"><\/path>\n            <path class=\"dgc-flow-a\" d=\"M170 94 H210 C232 94 232 162 250 162\"><\/path>\n            <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"170\" cy=\"94\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n            <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"250\" cy=\"58\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n            <circle class=\"dgc-dot pulse\" cx=\"250\" cy=\"162\" r=\"7\"><\/circle>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest rule is this. <strong>Use Device Manager to identify what is installed.<\/strong> <strong>Use Task Manager to see what is active.<\/strong> <strong>Use Advanced Display when the question is tied to a specific monitor.<\/strong> Once you separate those three jobs, dual GPU systems become much less confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What To Do If Windows Shows Microsoft Basic Display Adapter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Device Manager or dxdiag shows <strong>Microsoft Basic Display Adapter<\/strong>, Windows is using the generic fallback display driver. That does not mean the PC has no GPU. It means the proper manufacturer driver is missing, broken, or not currently being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This matters because a generic display driver can make the system look like it \u201chas graphics,\u201d while still hiding the real adapter capabilities you actually care about. Live monitoring, acceleration features, proper resolutions, or expected performance may not behave normally until the correct driver is installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dgc-accordion\">\n    <details class=\"dgc-qa\">\n      <summary>What This Usually Means<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"dgc-qa-content\">\n        <p>Windows found a display adapter, but it is not currently using the vendor specific graphics driver. This often happens after a fresh Windows install, a failed driver update, or a broken driver package.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"dgc-qa\">\n      <summary>What To Do Next<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"dgc-qa-content\">\n        <p>Install the correct graphics driver for your system, then recheck Device Manager and dxdiag. Do not stop at \u201cdriver installed successfully.\u201d Verify that the generic label is gone and the real adapter name is now present.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"dgc-qa\">\n      <summary>What Not To Assume<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"dgc-qa-content\">\n        <p>Do not assume the GPU is dead just because you see Microsoft Basic Display Adapter once. The label is about the driver state, not a final hardware diagnosis.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The GPU Details That Actually Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every GPU detail matters equally. A lot of guides mix together adapter names, render activity, driver versions, and display paths like they are the same thing. They are not. If you are trying to check your graphics card correctly, these are the fields worth caring about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"dgc-matrix\">\n    <div class=\"dgc-matrix-head\">\n      <h3 class=\"dgc-matrix-title\">Which Tool Tells You Which GPU Detail<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"dgc-table-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"dgc-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Detail<\/th>\n            <th>Best Built In Tool<\/th>\n            <th>Why It Matters<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>GPU Model Name<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>Device Manager<\/td>\n            <td>The cleanest answer to what graphics card is installed.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Live GPU Usage<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>Task Manager<\/td>\n            <td>Tells you which GPU is actually busy under load.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Driver Version<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>PowerShell Or dxdiag<\/td>\n            <td>Useful when checking whether an update really changed anything.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Driver Model<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>dxdiag<\/td>\n            <td>Helpful for troubleshooting missing GPU monitoring and driver state.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Per Display Adapter Path<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>Advanced Display<\/td>\n            <td>Best when one monitor behaves differently from another.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Whole System Snapshot<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td>System Information<\/td>\n            <td>Useful for support, inventory, and broad hardware context.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know the exact GPU model, the next level is understanding whether the issue you are chasing is actually GPU limited. If performance still looks wrong after confirming the card, it helps to separate graphics load from memory pressure. That is where understanding the gap between system RAM and VRAM can save you from diagnosing the wrong bottleneck in the first place. If that is the problem you are chasing, this breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/what-does-ram-do-for-gaming\/\">RAM versus VRAM for gaming<\/a> is the next place to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Detect Your Graphics Card In Under A Minute<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the shortest possible version, use this sequence. It covers the name, the usage, and the driver context without wasting time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"dgc-summary-steps\">\n    <div class=\"dgc-summary-grid\">\n      <div class=\"dgc-summary-item\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-key\">Step 1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-text\">Open Device Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"dgc-summary-sub\">Expand Display Adapters to get the actual installed GPU name.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dgc-summary-item\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-key\">Step 2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-text\">Open Task Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"dgc-summary-sub\">Check Performance \u2192 GPU to see which adapter is active.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dgc-summary-item\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-key\">Step 3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-text\">Open dxdiag<\/div>\n        <p class=\"dgc-summary-sub\">Read the Display tab for driver context and save a report if needed.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dgc-summary-item\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-key\">Step 4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-text\">Check Advanced Display<\/div>\n        <p class=\"dgc-summary-sub\">Use this only if your question is tied to a specific monitor or dock.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"dgc-summary-item\">\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-key\">Step 5<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dgc-summary-text\">Use PowerShell If Needed<\/div>\n        <p class=\"dgc-summary-sub\">Copy the GPU name and driver version as plain text for support or notes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After You Find Your GPU, What Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know what graphics card is actually in the PC, the rest of your troubleshooting gets cleaner. You can compare <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/good-fps-for-gaming\/\">performance expectations<\/a> more honestly, install the correct driver, and stop wasting time on fixes meant for the wrong hardware tier. If your system is still underperforming after that, a more complete pass through <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/optimize-pc-for-gaming\/\">PC optimization for gaming<\/a> or a tighter <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/increase-fps-on-pc\/\">Windows FPS tune up<\/a> makes a lot more sense than random guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if the machine is a laptop, knowing whether you are on integrated graphics or a discrete GPU changes how you read everything else. A weak integrated GPU behaving like a weak integrated GPU is not a bug. A strong discrete GPU sitting idle while the wrong adapter does the work absolutely is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to detect graphics card on PC depends on what you need. <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> is the fastest way to get the actual adapter name. <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> is the best way to see live GPU activity. <strong>dxdiag<\/strong> is the best built in method for driver context and shareable reports. <strong>Advanced Display<\/strong> helps when the question is tied to a specific screen. <strong>System Information<\/strong> gives you the broader hardware picture. <strong>PowerShell<\/strong> is the clean advanced option when you want the result as text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only remember one thing, remember this: checking your GPU is not one question, it is three. What is installed, what is active, and what driver is Windows using. Once you separate those, GPU detection on PC becomes simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f99926 0%, #ff6b35 100%); border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px; margin: 40px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"position: absolute; top: -30px; right: -30px; width: 150px; height: 150px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 50%;\"><\/div>\n  <div style=\"position: absolute; bottom: -50px; left: -50px; width: 200px; height: 200px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius: 50%;\"><\/div>\n  <div style=\"position: relative; z-index: 1;\">\n    <h3 style=\"color: #080f1b; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Optimize Your Whole PC With Hone<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"color: #080f1b; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 25px; max-width: 650px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; opacity: 0.95;\">If you want a cleaner, more consistent gaming experience without constant manual tweaking, Hone can help optimize performance across your system.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #080f1b; color: #f99926; padding: 15px 40px; border-radius: 30px; font-weight: 900; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\">Try Hone Free<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dgc-wrap\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"dgc-faq-note\">These answers are written for the same Windows methods covered above, so they match the article instead of introducing extra tools out of nowhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is the fastest way to check GPU on PC<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The fastest way to check GPU on PC is opening Device Manager and expanding Display Adapters. That gives you the actual graphics adapter name Windows currently detects without needing any extra software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I see what graphics card I have on Windows 11<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>On Windows 11, right click Start, open Device Manager, and expand Display Adapters. You can also open Task Manager, go to Performance in the left pane, and select GPU for a live view of the adapter and its usage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why does my PC show two GPUs<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Many laptops and some other systems show two GPUs because they use integrated graphics for lighter work and a discrete GPU for heavier tasks. Seeing both in Device Manager or Task Manager is usually normal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What does Microsoft Basic Display Adapter mean<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Microsoft Basic Display Adapter means Windows is using the generic fallback display driver instead of the proper manufacturer graphics driver. The PC still has a display adapter, but the correct driver likely needs to be installed or repaired.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Is Task Manager or Device Manager better for checking graphics card<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Device Manager is better for identifying the installed graphics card name. Task Manager is better for seeing live GPU usage, memory activity, and which adapter is actually active while an app or game is running.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why is my GPU not showing in Task Manager<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>If your GPU is not showing in Task Manager, check Device Manager and dxdiag next. Missing GPU graphs usually point to a driver state problem, an older driver model, or Windows falling back to a generic display driver instead of the correct vendor driver.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I check my GPU driver version on PC<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>You can check your GPU driver version with PowerShell using <strong>Get-CimInstance Win32_VideoController | Select-Object Name, DriverVersion<\/strong>, or by opening dxdiag and checking the driver information in the Display section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can I detect graphics card on PC without opening the case<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. 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