I went to system requirements lab and test my computer to see if I could play a certain game... I need 2 GHz to play and I only have 1.6, however it said that mine performs at 2.8 GHz. How is that possible, and what does that mean? I don't think I have a "dual core" but then again I really don't know to much about computers. lol. If it "performs" at 2.8, does that mean that it can support the game??
2007-10-02 11:00:41 · 5 answers · asked by Mama2Emma 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The best procedure is to simply install the game and see if it works. You cant always trust what the box or your pc specs tell you.
2007-10-02 11:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Cal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ctrl-Alt-Del to open task manager. Select performance tab. If you have dual core, which is likely, you will see 2 charts on CPU Usage. But 3D graphics capability would be more important. A discrete graphics card with its dedicated memory is always better than integrated graphics that just share (others term it "steal") memory from system RAM.
2007-10-02 18:58:49 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im pretty sure you can play games with that processor.
But its not the only thing you need to take into consideration.
You also need to have sufficient memory, 512MB or more
and a powerful video card atleast 128MB AGP or PCIE
Depending on your computer.
Hope this helps
2007-10-02 18:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go by system requirements test. I had a game where it said i couldn't play it, but it worked on medium settings.
Download the demo and see if you can play it, if you can you can buy it.
2007-10-02 18:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by spacewebguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they mean by Overclock, i don't think 1.6 can OC up to 2.8 maybe to 2.4. However might need to change the fan is alot of work to OC.
2007-10-02 18:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋