Monday, October 12, 2015

System requirements - Myths and Truths

look here for the Minimum System requirements of GTA 5
  • OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
  • Memory: 4GB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
Now, if i tell you that i have tested this game on dual core, 2 g.b. ram and just 1 g.b. nvidia 610 then you must be shocked. But it's true.
not only this game but i've tested too many games on far lower systems than their recommended system  requirements.
What does that mean? Are system requirements fake or they are to confuse a gamer?
My answer is 'No'.
Let's jump towards a gaming company. It would never want it's game to be a flop just because a gamer can't run it well and they check this 'well' factor from the start up to the end. The recommended requirements are set by a panel of experts.
Then why do games run on a lower system?
this is because if you can't afford that pc, you try to compromise with graphic, lagging and a few other problems which do not contradict the gameplay too much. And that is the only reason you can run a game on a pc which doesn't meet even the lowest requirements.
The second thing is combination. If you have a nice combination of motherboard, processor, ram and hard disk, you may find the game running better .
So, next time you think your pc can't run a specific game, just try the game.
The best idea for trying a game is borrowing it before you buy it.

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