How to find out which monitor is connected to the computer from a sticker or settings

Finding specifications for your screen will help you determine the maximum resolution that you can use for the display. Screen specifications may include the refresh rate and various resolution sizes supported by the device. You can view the basic features of a monitor by looking at the display properties on the control panel or using software such as SiSoftware's Sandra.

How to find out from the sticker on the case

In this text, at the bottom there are few methods to determine the diagonal, the amount of RAM, a video card, a processor, an operating system. They are applicable both for equipment where you have the opportunity to run and see the characteristics in Windows or the manufacturer’s firmware (such as your laptop), and for equipment that does not currently work (products such as those on the shelves of technical stores)

REFERENCE! The most effective and uncomplicated method to find out which screen you are using is to find a sticker on the device itself.

Usually there is no sign or inscription on the front side, then most likely it is glued on the back of the display, not far from the VGA (D-Sub), HDMI, and other connectors. It contains such basic characteristics as the diagonal, the amount of RAM, a video card, a processor, an operating system.

Find out through the utility

Use SiSoftware Sandra to find out which monitor is connected to the computer.

Step 1. Download and install SiSoftware Sandra. Save the file to your desktop, and then double-click the file to launch the installation wizard.
Step 2. Double-click the "SiSoftware Sandra" icon on the desktop to open the program.
Step 3. Select the Hardware tab, and then double-click the Displays and Adapters icon.
Step 4. Select “Monitor” in the class drop-down menu, and then select the desired monitor in the drop-down list of devices.
Step 5. Move the slider down on the right side of the window to see all the information about your monitor.

Find out in properties

To get started, you should click the Start menu, and then select the Control Panel icon.

After that, double-click the Display icon. Then you need to click on the "Settings" tab. After the above steps, move the slider in the screen resolution section to see the different resolutions available for your monitor. Click the Advanced button and select the Monitor tab. Click the drop-down menu for the refresh rate in the "Monitor Settings" section to see the available refresh rates for your monitor.

In Windows 10, select “Settings,” then go to “System,” then open “Display” and select “Advanced display settings”> “Display adapter properties.” Click the “Monitor” button, find what you need in the “Screen refresh rate” list, click “OK”.

In Windows 7 and 8, right-click on the table, click "Screen Resolution". Find your display, if you have more than one screen, and then click the "Advanced Settings" button. Go to "Monitor", look at the settings "Screen refresh rate".