Can my computer handle it?

dc157_1 · 11-27-2007, 01:18 PM

So I want to get Gears of War on my PC cause I don't have an X-box 360. The problem is that im wondering if my graphics card can handle it because it's the only thing in my PC I don't update (cause I rarely play computer games). Im almost 100% sure that everything else in my computer can but if not please bring it up. Here is my PC specs:

Windows XP SP2 Home Edition
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+
EVGA nForce590 sli
2.0GB DDR2
Radeon 9250

ebackhus · 11-27-2007, 07:00 PM

Short answer: No.

Long answer: The card you have in there is now three generations old and has a rather weak VPU. Even if it did run, it'd be like watching a PowerPoint slideshow.

**pharoah** · 11-27-2007, 10:24 PM

your computer looks very capable except as eb said the video card.that being said you could update to a newer graphics card.then id say it would run ok.

11-27-2007, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
dc157_1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 68 OS: Windows XP My System	Can my computer handle it? So I want to get Gears of War on my PC cause I don't have an X-box 360. The problem is that im wondering if my graphics card can handle it because it's the only thing in my PC I don't update (cause I rarely play computer games). Im almost 100% sure that everything else in my computer can but if not please bring it up. Here is my PC specs: Windows XP SP2 Home Edition AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ EVGA nForce590 sli 2.0GB DDR2 Radeon 9250

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11-27-2007, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Can my computer handle it? your computer looks very capable except as eb said the video card.that being said you could update to a newer graphics card.then id say it would run ok. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015