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How to Test Your Computer Gaming Capability

Computer games continuously become more advanced in terms of visuals and gameplay. This same rapid evolution can make it difficult for gamers to ensure that the newest games will operate successfully on their systems. The System Requirement Lab website "Can You Run It?" allows a free method for testing computer gaming capabilities. Utilizing "Instant Access Analysis" technology, Windows-based computers can be analyzed to test compatibility with many popular computer games. Once the analysis completes, both compatibility and general computer performance are provided directly in the Internet browser.

Things You'll Need

A computer running Windows XP, 2000, 2003, Vista or 7
Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox Internet browser

Instructions

Testing Your Computer's Gaming Capability
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  Visit the "Can You Run It?" website.
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  Click on the text box and enter the title of computer game that you wish run on your computer, or click the drop-down box to see the list of titles available for analysis. If you do not see the game you are looking for, choose a game with a similar set of requirements. New titles are added to the website regularly.
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  Click the button labeled "Can You Run It" to begin the analysis. Once the analysis begins, you may be required to authorize the website to install the ActiveX/Java browser control. If this is necessary, give permission to your browser to install the control when prompted.
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  Browse the test results for your computer. Once the analysis is complete, Can You Run It?" will provide you with a detailed breakdown of your computer's compatibility with the title you selected. The computer gaming capabilities of your computer will be outlined, as well as suggestions for increasing your computer's ability to play games.

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