How to Find Your Gaming PC Specs Before Selling It

If you are selling a gaming PC in Ontario, the first job is naming the parts correctly. A submission with "Ryzen 5 5600," "RTX 3060," and "16GB (2x8)" is useful. A message that only says "gaming PC, good condition" is not. This guide walks through free Windows tools and a few physical checks so you can fill the sell form without guessing. For the wider selling path, see our Ontario selling guide.

What buyers need from a seller

List the CPU model, GPU model, RAM capacity and stick count when you know it, storage size and type, city, condition, and asking price if you have one. Photos of the case, interior, rear I/O, and a powered-on desktop help confirm the story. Ontario PC Buy and Sell reviews each system on those details, not on what you paid years ago. Our we buy gaming PCs page explains what to send next.

Find the CPU and RAM in Windows

On Windows 10 or 11, open Settings, then System, then About. Write down the processor line exactly as shown. Installed RAM appears there too. For stick count, open Task Manager with Ctrl+Shift+Esc, go to Performance, then Memory. Note the total capacity and how many slots are used. Dual-channel kits (for example 2x8GB) usually sell cleaner than a single stick of the same size.

1. Open Settings → System → About and copy the processor name.
2. Open Task Manager → Performance → Memory for capacity and slot use.
3. If the PC boots, also note the Windows edition for your own records. Buyers care more about hardware than the licence story.

Identify the graphics card

In Task Manager, open Performance and select GPU. The adapter name often shows the marketing model, such as GeForce RTX 3060. You can also right-click the desktop, open Display settings, then Advanced display, and check the adapter properties. If the name is vague, photograph the GPU faceplate and any board sticker after powering the PC down and unplugging it. Do not force connectors. Exact GPU identity drives most of a gaming PC's market value.

Storage, power supply, and motherboard labels

In Settings → System → Storage, note drive sizes. Task Manager → Performance → Disk can show whether a drive is NVMe or SATA. For the power supply and motherboard, look at labels inside the case or on the PSU shroud after the system is unplugged. A clear wattage and brand on the PSU is more useful than "750W" typed from memory. If you cannot read a label safely, say so on the form instead of inventing a model.

When the PC will not boot

Photograph every visible board and card label, and describe what happens when you press the power button. A system that fails to display may still have recoverable parts. Read selling a broken gaming PC in Ontario before you spend money on speculative repairs. Honest fault notes protect you from a later surprise during inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Is Device Manager enough to list my GPU?

It can be a start, but Task Manager Performance or a clear photo of the card is usually clearer. Avoid broad names like "NVIDIA Display Adapter" when a full model is available.

Do I need CPU-Z or GPU-Z installed?

No. Built-in Windows screens plus photos are enough for most sell requests. Third-party tools help when Windows names are incomplete.

What if I built the PC years ago and forgot the parts?

Pull what Windows still reports, photograph labels, and submit what you have. Incomplete but honest details beat wrong model numbers.

Key takeaways

• Copy exact CPU and GPU model strings from Windows or from hardware labels.
• Note RAM capacity, stick count, storage size, city, and condition before you submit.
• Use the homepage sell form once the list is ready, and say when a detail is unknown.