Can my computer run this game?

ironboundturtleironboundturtle Join Date: 2012-11-06 Member: 167768Members
edited November 2012 in New Player Forum
Hi, I have seen a bunch of people playing this game and I thought that it looked like so much fun, but i don't want to buy it because I am not sure if my computer can run it.I don't want to end up buying the game and realizing that my computer can't run it. So, since I don't know much about computers and which are better, i'm hoping others might know. Here are the specs:

Model: Dell Insprion 620
Processor: Intel core i5-2320 CPu @3.00 GHz
RAM:6 GB
Video Card: Intel HD Graphics


P.S. I know dell aren't great gaming computers. But it's the only half-decent computer I have.
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  • DghelneshiDghelneshi Aims to surpass Fana in post edits. Join Date: 2011-11-01 Member: 130634Members, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=2013350:date=Nov 7 2012, 12:55 AM:name=ironboundturtle)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ironboundturtle @ Nov 7 2012, 12:55 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2013350"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Video Card: Intel HD Graphics<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Integrated graphics cards are not suitable for this game. Expect <20fps on lowest settings and resolutions at all times.
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  • ObraxisObraxis Subnautica Animator & Generalist, NS2 Person Join Date: 2004-07-24 Member: 30071Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Silver, WC 2013 - Supporter, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts
    <!--quoteo(post=2013368:date=Nov 7 2012, 01:14 AM:name=Dghelneshi)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dghelneshi @ Nov 7 2012, 01:14 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2013368"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Integrated graphics cards are not suitable for this game. Expect <20fps on lowest settings and resolutions at all times.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Agreed. Your laptop is not designed for the latest 3D games I'm afraid.
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  • ironboundturtleironboundturtle Join Date: 2012-11-06 Member: 167768Members
    What kind of computer would you recommend then?
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  • ironboundturtleironboundturtle Join Date: 2012-11-06 Member: 167768Members
    <!--quoteo(post=2013368:date=Nov 6 2012, 05:14 PM:name=Dghelneshi)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dghelneshi @ Nov 6 2012, 05:14 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2013368"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Integrated graphics cards are not suitable for this game. Expect <20fps on lowest settings and resolutions at all times.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Then what would you recommend, an upgrade, or a new more suitable computer?
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  • murakumemurakume Join Date: 2012-11-05 Member: 167334Members
    edited November 2012
    If you have an open PCI-E slot then you could just upgrade to an nVidia 560ti. I dunno what resolution you'll be running at, but I can run max settings at 1440x900 on a i7 3930k and 16GB of RAM. I've heard this games a little more CPU limited though so you may have to adjust accordingly.

    Edit: Forgot to say that's the card I'm running, I think they're fairly cheap now since it's a full generation behind.
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  • ironboundturtleironboundturtle Join Date: 2012-11-06 Member: 167768Members
    <!--quoteo(post=2013421:date=Nov 6 2012, 06:04 PM:name=murakume)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (murakume @ Nov 6 2012, 06:04 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2013421"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->If you have an open PCI-E slot then you could just upgrade to an nVidia 560ti. I dunno what resolution you'll be running at, but I can run max settings at 1440x900 on a i7 3930k and 16GB of RAM. I've heard this games a little more CPU limited though so you may have to adjust accordingly.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Alright thanks.
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  • murakumemurakume Join Date: 2012-11-05 Member: 167334Members
    No problem, anything to get more people into this awesome game! Also, if possible, I would find measurements (especially length) of whatever you decide to buy. OEM desktop cases tend to be very cramped inside so the possibility of it not fitting and heat issues could limit you.

    Though if you're able swap all your stuff over and have the cash, a mid tower case with decent cooling would more than suit your hardware.
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  • CamronCamron Join Date: 2011-01-06 Member: 76356Members
    Your main problem is integrated graphics. You may be able to pick up a used dedicated GPU for ~$40+ that could give at least 30+ FPS on low settings. If you are able to install a new CPU heatsink (Check if that Dell supports it first), you may be able to overclock a little bit.
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