Quick Matching computer specs to game requirements.

[76561198081719251]

I've looked at my computer system and i understand i have some running power but i don't know what i should be looking at exactly to make sure i wont crash my computer if i try to play a game that exceeds my system. Is there an option to see if a specific game will work on my computer or do i have to do extensive research to figure it out?

[SundownKid]

It's not really extensive research that's necessary

Once you know your specs it's a simple matter of comparing model numbers from higher to lower

With the GTX series, it's like 680 = 770 = 960 = 1050ti, see the pattern? There are some minor discrepancies but usually it's just the next most expensive model in the previous line, and so on.

You could also go to google and type in [Your GPU] vs [Required GPU] to find out if it's stronger.

[76561198081719251]

not going to lie. im completely ignornd in this case. GTX.... are you refering to the videocard? i belive my prossor is an amd e2 but what that means i dont know. Is it possible to have all the ram in the world but still not be able to play certin games because of a poor videocard?

[SundownKid]

Originally posted by Reddrider954:

not going to lie. im completely ignornd in this case. GTX.... are you refering to the videocard? i belive my prossor is an amd e2 but what that means i dont know. Is it possible to have all the ram in the world but still not be able to play certin games because of a poor videocard?

If your processor is too weak, it will prevent your graphics card from using all its power. If your graphics card is too weak... well, it's just too weak. RAM can also be an issue, if there is too little it will also hinder your performance.

First run CPU-Z to find out your specs and post the report here. Or if you have a specific PC model put that too.

[76561198081719251]

MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Processor: Desktop Intel i3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 550 TI
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
Processor: High-end Intel i5/i7 or High-end AMD 6 Core or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 780
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
Additional Notes: Gamepad recommended

this is the list for beamNG.drive.....

the list below is the information i found through the steam program


what are the main things i should look at and compair?

Computer Information:
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Model: Satellite C55D-A
Form Factor: Laptop
No Touch Input Detected

Processor Information:
CPU Vendor: AuthenticAMD
CPU Brand: AMD E2-3800 APU with Radeon(TM) HD Graphics
CPU Family: 0x16
CPU Model: 0x0
CPU Stepping: 0x1
CPU Type: 0x0
Speed: 1298 Mhz
4 logical processors
4 physical processors
HyperThreading: Unsupported
FCMOV: Supported
SSE2: Supported
SSE3: Supported
SSSE3: Supported
SSE4a: Supported
SSE41: Supported
SSE42: Supported
AES: Supported
AVX: Supported
CMPXCHG16B: Supported
LAHF/SAHF: Supported
PrefetchW: Supported

Network Information:
Network Speed:

Operating System Version:
Windows 8.1 (64 bit)
NTFS: Supported
Crypto Provider Codes: Supported 311 0x0 0x0 0x0

Video Card:
Driver: AMD Radeon HD 8280

DirectX Driver Name: aticfx32.dll
Driver Version: 13.152.0.0
DirectX Driver Version: 8.17.10.1230
Driver Date: 30 Aug 2013
OpenGL Version: 4.2
Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
DirectX Card: AMD Radeon HD 8280
VendorID: 0x1002
DeviceID: 0x9836
Revision Not Detected
Number of Monitors: 1
Number of Logical Video Cards: 1
No SLI or Crossfire Detected
Primary Display Resolution: 1366 x 768
Desktop Resolution: 1366 x 768
Primary Display Size: 13.54" x 7.60" (15.51" diag)
34.4cm x 19.3cm (39.4cm diag)
Primary Bus Type Not Detected
Primary VRAM: 512 MB
Supported MSAA Modes: 2x 4x 8x

Sound card:
Audio device: Speakers (Realtek High Definiti

Memory:
RAM: 3534 Mb

Miscellaneous:
UI Language: English
Microphone: Not set
Steam Controller Cable and Base: Not set
Media Type: DVD
Total Hard Disk Space Available: 467161 Mb
Largest Free Hard Disk Block: 280201 Mb
OS Install Date: Dec 31 1969
Game Controller: None detected
VR Headset: None

[SundownKid]

You have an AMD Radeon HD 8280 as your GPU. That is not actually a discrete GPU but integrated graphics, your AMD APU is doing all the graphics lifting. Therefore your GPU is far, far weaker than the recommended spec. So is your CPU as well, I would gander. You seem to need a new PC if you ever hope to run that.

As for RAM you seem to have 4 gigs, which is also sub optimal for modern gaming. Again, your best bet is to get a new desktop or laptop.

[Cathulhu]

It's not even remotely close to the minimum specs. The 550Ti is old and still runs lap around your integrated videochip without breaking a sweat.
CPU and videochip combined have a TDP of just 15 Watt.
Awfully inadequate for any game with more than basic requirements.

[76561198081719251]

My laptop is acuall about 4 years old now. Couple more years untill its infireor to the modern laptops. despite this it seem to run path of exile pretty easily. Little lagg from somewhere on ocasion but i think thats more from the game trying to keep the players aligned.

path of exile minimum requirements

MINIMUM:
OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7/8
Processor: x86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processor
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 8 GB available space

it is an older game designed for windows 8 wich is what I have so i think thats the only reson why it runs smoothly.

[[wan-clan.org] Gordy Freeman]

The AMD E2 is one of the slowest CPUs on the market.

I'm amazed it runs anything more modern than DOOM (1993).

[76561198081719251]

Me too.

[Cathulhu]

Age has nothing to do with performance.
It just has parts that require little power and in return produce very little performance.

Path of Exile has very, very low requirements. A Singlecore CPU, those aren't manufactured for over ten years now!
A videocard from 11 years ago is the other requirement and you still experience framedrops? That just tells you how bad your laptop really is.

[76561198081719251]

they hevent made single core cpus for 10 year now? the computer is only 3 year old. you mad?