To check which graphics card your computer has installed, you will first need to determine what type of Operating System (OS) your computer is currently running. The steps for checking the graphics card differ depending on the OS.
For Windows PCs
In Windows 10:
1. Right click the Start menu in the bottom left corner of your screen and select the “Device Manager” from the list of options.
2. In the Device Manager, expand the “Display Adapters” option. Your installed graphics card should be listed here. It will also tell you what type of graphics cards you have installed on your computer.
3. To get more details, right-click on the graphics card and select Properties. This will show you the model number of the graphics card, as well as the driver version and other information.
In Windows 8:
1. Access the Charm Bar by pressing the Windows key + C.
2. Select Settings, then Change PC settings.
3. Select the General tab, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page.
4. Select “Device Manager” to launch the Device Manager window.
5. Expand the “Display Adapters” option. Your installed graphics card should be listed here. It will also tell you what type of graphics cards you have installed on your computer.
6. To get more details, right-click on the graphics card and select Properties. This will show you the model number of the graphics card, as well as the driver version and other information.
For Mac Computers
1. Click the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen and select “About this Mac”.
2. Select the “More Info” button at the bottom of the window.
3. Select the Graphics/Displays option and expand it. Your Mac’s graphics hardware will be listed here.
If you’re unsure of the model of graphics card your computer has, you can use a program such as Belarc Advisor or Everest to scan your system and identify the hardware being used. Both programs are free.
You can also try downloading the latest drivers for your graphics card from the manufacturer’s website. This should give you the exact model and version number of the graphics card installed in your system.