Many fans of computer games are interested in the question of how to check games for compatibility with a computer. Experienced gamers, of course, will not find anything new for themselves in this article. They thoroughly know the characteristics of their computer and the requirements of the games that they are going to run. These tips are for beginners.
First way: compare system requirements
Checking the compatibility of the game with the computer can be done by comparing the system requirements from the developers and the characteristics of your computer.
Minimum and recommended requirements for any game can be found on the Internet. Minimum system requirements imply a PC configuration on which the game can run. Speech about high graphics settings and good performance is out of the question. Therefore, it is not worth focusing on precisely these requirements. Recommended system requirements - this is a list of hardware, on which you can safely play a game. It is recommended to pay attention to these requirements and compare them with your configuration.
If you do not know the technical specifications of the computer, they are easy to find using standard operating system tools (Windows). To do this, go to the computer properties. There you will find a description of the processor, the amount of RAM, the type of operating system and much more. For more accurate data, you can go to the "Device Manager", which is located in the next tab of the "Computer Properties" window. There is detailed information about all the components of the computer, as well as installed drivers, which can cause problems with the launch of some games.
If checking games for compatibility with a computer using the above method does not suit you, then we will move on to the second option.
The second way: a special site
There is one wonderful site on the network with which you can automatically check compatibility. In the search bar, write Systemrequirementslab.com.
The site has a search bar, in which you need to drive the name of the game you are interested in. Under the search is a button labeled "Can you run it?", Which translates as "Can you run it?". Click on it.
Checking games for compatibility with a computer on this site is carried out in three ways. The first option is to compare the system requirements for the game manually with the configuration of your computer. On the page of the site all the necessary information will be displayed, with the help of which you must independently determine compatibility. This method is similar to the first, so we exclude it.
Convenient method
The next option is the Desktop App. It is also not useful, since there is a third and easiest way. Click on the line that says Begin Detection. While checking games for compatibility with the computer, the device may freeze several times, so do not be alarmed. At the end of the test, a result is displayed on the screen with a comparative description of the system requirements and computer configuration. Each component will be tested for compatibility and marked in green or red. At the end of the analysis, you will see the recommended graphics settings and resolutions for the selected game and the percentage. As a result, you can find out the weaknesses of the computer and replace obsolete elements.
The third way: a special program
There is a program for checking the compatibility of games with a computer. It must be downloaded to your computer, installed and run. Verification is carried out directly from your hard drive.
The manufacturer of the best graphics cards in the world has developed its own service for this procedure. Checking the compatibility of the game with the Nvidia computer is carried out on the official website of the company. To do this, go to the "Check my PC" section. For correct operation, you need the installed Java package.