Computer Software Checker

[auditor14]

Is there any way for Steam to develop something where it could check your software to see if it meets the minimum requirements for a game. Some of us non-tech geeks don't really understand all of the software differences, especially graphics cards.

Thanks!

[Silicon Vampire]

I hear they may be working on something like that but those things are notoriously ineffective. Valve would have to do a way better job of it before I would ever recommend it to anyone.

The ones out there already are just this side of useless.

[ARNUD SWAZZANEGGER]

I have tried games which my measly system specs are much higher than, but the game it self ran poorly so for me this is why i check the forums and it is why everyone should check the forums.
On the otherhand, i have played games which my measly system specs do not meet in certain critera, yet i was able to play the game on decent graphics settings flawlessly and enjoy the gameplay. So i say it again, ALWAYS check the forum for any game you're thinking about buying! That should be like a Golden rule on Steam!

The specs listed on each game is ample information for any PC gamers out there, if you're a PC gamer and do not know your machines specs then you really should start to get to know them now. It is just as simple to find out the specs on your machine than it is to download a game from steam.

For months on end when a friend of mine who had only ever played a PC game at my house, got his first PC i was constantly bombarded with texts asking qustions about the most simplest of things, so those of you who read this are fresh of the console wagon and/or new to PC gaming CHECK YOUR SYSTEM STATS!!!!!! and learn how to use your PC!!!!!!

As for giving Steam (or anything and/or anyone else) the ability to check people's software, i honestly don't want anything having such ability, it is invasive to privacy and who knows what other type of information such an ability would grant. It is up to the individual purchasing the game to read the requirements on the back of the game box and know if it would play on the machine they use. Steam has many demos but of course not every game has one, so again, check the forums and don't be afriad to ask a question - this is why it is called community in the first place, so as people can help each other, and they do help!