Before you purchase a game, you’ll want to make sure that your device has the system requirements to run it. To verify that the game will work on your device, check the minimum system requirements from the game publisher using the system information for your device.
To make sure that your game will work on your device, you’ll first need to locate your device's system information. Here's how:
Note When the DirectX Diagnostic Tool opens, a progress bar appears at the bottom left of the window to let you know when the information has been loaded.
Note This is the Approx. Total Memory value of your display driver, not the memory/RAM of your device.
Now that you have the system information for your device, locate your game's minimum system requirements from one of the following places.
Store on Windows 10
If you bought or want to buy your game from the Store, here's how to check the minimum system requirements for the game:
The online location where you purchased the game
Most online retailers list the minimum system requirements needed to play the game. If you bought or want to buy your game from an online shop other than the Store on Windows 10, here's how to check the minimum system requirements for the game:
Note Some online retailers list suggested system requirements. These recommended values are the optimum for the game to run; however, your game will still continue to work as long as you meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
The game packaging if you purchased the game from a retail store
When you purchase a game from a retail store, the minimum system requirements are listed on the packaging. Check to make sure that your device meets these requirements.
Now that you have the system information for your device and the minimum system requirements for the game, it's easy to find out if the game can run on your device.
The following table shows an example of a device that does not meet the minimum system requirements for a game:
Your Device | Game: Minimum Requirements |
Operating System: Windows 10 Processor: i5 CPU @ 1.7GHz Memory: 4096MB (4GB) DirectX Version: 9.1 Graphic Card Memory: 2048MB (2GB) |
Operating System: Windows 8.1 or higher Processor: i3 CPU @ 1.5GHz Memory: 8192MB (8GB) DirectX Version: 11 Graphic Card Memory: 2048MB (2GB) |
The following table shows an example of a device that does meet the minimum system requirements:
Your Device | Game: Minimum Requirements |
Operating System: Windows 10 Processor: i7 CPU @ 2.1GHz Memory: 16384MB (16GB) DirectX Version: 11 Graphic Card Memory: 2048MB (2GB) |
Operating System: Windows 8.1 or higher Processor: i5 CPU @ 1.7GHz Memory: 8192MB (8GB) DirectX Version: 11 Graphic Card Memory: 2048MB (2GB) |
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