It is not easy to determine if your system meets or exceeds the minimum requirements, as it is not always possible to directly compare different generations of processors and GPUs. This gets even more complicated when you consider the two types of processors found in laptops, which are not easily compared to their desktop counterparts.
Between the minimum and recommended hardware requirements for gaming, there will be sacrifices sometimes if you want to play at the lowest game settings. Conversely, recommended computer specifications that match or exceed them will provide smoother frame rates, support for higher resolutions, and a more enjoyable gaming experience.
The rule of thumb to remember, if the main unit processors and graphics are newer than the minimum configurations the game requires, you will be able to play the game on your PC. On the other hand, you will have to find the chips and compare them with each other, which is not always clear at first glance for beginners.
Find game configurations
Head over to game publishers’ websites for recommended minimum specs – or the back of a game box if you have them.
Next, head over to your Windows system. Open Task Manager, then select the Performance tab. From the left menu, select Processor, Memory, and Graphics Card. For each item, the description will appear in the right section. This will allow you to compare the information with the information in the game.
Also check how much storage is free on drive 0 or drive C. Games usually take up a lot of space. So fast, SSD-type storage is clearly best on hard disks with spinning platters.
If your system meets or exceeds the requirements – minimum or recommended – the game should run smoothly on your PC.
Other potential pitfalls
pilots (drivers) from your system that has not been updated can prevent the installation of the game, especially the one that manages the graphics card. Updating it should fix the problem.
Bugs in the game may complicate the installation process. Visit the developer’s website for known issues.
Finally, a software or virus issue that is consuming a significant amount of computer power must be fixed before any installation.
