Those of us who prefer to play on video game consoles appreciate that we don’t have to configure the machine for each new game. Everything is ready for you to go well. On the other hand, those who bet on the game on PC must deal with the drivers and settings of the graphics card, patches and installers of the games, and that without counting on the happy minimum requirements, a barrier that sometimes prevents playing important titles.
However, it is well known that playing on PC has many advantages. Greater maneuverability in genres such as strategy, game customization with modifications impossible to install on Xbox or PlayStation, playing online on your own servers, and much more. But as we said before, in order to play PC games, we first need to know if that game will work on your PC. And for this we need to know the requirements of the game and the specifications of your gaming machine.
For the second, you can ask Windows or use one of the programs that we will recommend. For the first, you can ask Steamto Microsoft Store or to any of the pages that we are going to suggest. That way you’ll know if your PC is ready to go all out with the top PC games you want to play.
Know your PC inside
If your computer is a recent purchase, it is likely that you will keep the component list. Either from the store where you bought it or the one that came with the equipment in the box. If not, or it’s been a while, we’ll have to refresh our memory with the help of Windows or third-party tools. This way we will know if our team can with the PC games that you throw at it.
In Windows 10 or 11, to find out what hardware comes with your PC, you must go to the Setting and then go to About either System > About. You will see the main components, the ones that PC games ask you to work. Processor, RAM, available space, etc. But to know all the hardware in full, better ask System information. It will give you a global vision.
The fastest way to open System information is from the Run menu (Windows key + R) and typing msinfo32. A window with multiple tabs will open. in the tab System Summary you will see a generic list. And in the other tabs you can specify more in the specifications of your computer.
You can also ask the DirectX Diagnostic Toolwhich you can open from the Run menu (Windows key + R) by typing dxdiag. There you will see information about the system, the screen, the sound, etc. A good alternative to discover the components of your PC. And finally, you can go to third-party applications, such as CPU-Z either AIDA64.
Find out the minimum requirements of the games
We said at the beginning that the best way to find out if your PC will be able to run certain games is from the store where you buy them. On Windows, the most popular are Steam and her own Microsoft Store either Microsoft Store in English. The first tells you the minimum and recommended requirements. The second even tells you if your machine will be able to run that game correctly. Advantages of being integrated into Windows. As a third option, the app Xbox for Windows It will also make things easier for you. In addition to offering you a catalog of games, it allows you to know the requirements and if your computer meets them or falls short.
But if you have PC games from other sources, you may need to know their minimum or recommended requirements in another way. Luckily, there are plenty of pages on the internet specialized in cataloging PC games and telling you what hardware do you need to play them.
Can you run it: is one of the best known. Count with one games list with its characteristics and minimum requirements. The list is updated very frequently. Also, you can scan your pc to check if it is up to date or needs any improvements. It also offers graphics card comparisons and much more.
PCGameBenchmark: Search by game or indicate the characteristics of your PC to know which PC games you can play without breaking a sweat. Its catalog of games is very complete, so you will surely find the one you are looking for to know its minimum and recommended requirements. also has a analysis tool to save you from searching for that information manually.
Game Debate – Can You Run It?: The portal specialized in PC games has its own tool that tells you the requirements of certain games. Choose the manufacturer of the game, the characteristics of your PC and you will get the answer. Its database is also very complete. And if you don’t know the manufacturer, you can search game name directly.