i don't know much about computers, im trying to play a game but im not sure if my pc can handle it?

Question

my pc:

ProcessorIntel Pentium 4 1800MHz
Display CardIntel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV
Memory640MB
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP
Free Disk Space8.11GB
Display Card Memory8MB
Display Driver Version6.14.10.3722
DirectX Version9.0c
Optical DriveN/A
Sound CardSoundMAX Digital Audio

game requirements:

Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 2000
DirectX DirectX 9.0c or above
CPU Pentium III 500 Mhz Pentium III 800 Mhz or faster
Memory 256 MB 512 MB or above
Graphics Card Direct3D 9.0 Compatible(Riva TNT) GeForce 4 MX or faster
Sound Card Direct3DSound Compatible

Answer 1

Your weak spot if your video card. You have integrated graphics which are notorious for performance issues in gaming, they really arent made for gaming, as they share system resources.

I would say try to load your game, and if your performance is hinky (too low/jerky of frame rate, or just weird performance in general) then I would swing by a vendor such as newegg.com and find yourself a reasonably priced video card that your motherboard supprts (AGP or PCI-E, or if really old school, PCI). I would recommend a geforce 6600 as a baseline for performance and price (though the 6800 is noticably better for just a bit more)..though if you want to go a little retro technology wise you could save a lot by purchasing an even earlier version of geforce. (I do not recommend ATI, thats personal though, my experience is they are universally less supported, the coloration of games is not as sharp, and I had one that i spent 400 bucks on fry about 3 days after warranty expired)

so, in summary, your integrated intel video is your achilles heel here. test it out though, you never know. If an add in card is not an option for financial reasons, the only advice I can give is to avoid newer 3d gaming =/

good luck!