Would my computer run these?

[JPark19]

Hey, I have access to two games: Assassin's Creed and Crysis. I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether or not my computer should be able to run these games? (I get the feeling it will be yes on Assassin's Creed and no on Crysis )

Here's my specs:

Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
Intel Core 2 Duo (1.83 GHz)
3 GB RAM
300GB Hard Drive DDR2 (I know it's not really important for actually running a game)
Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS (256MB)

Thanks in advance

[Jack.Sparrow]

Assassin's Creed

Supported OS: Windows XP / Vista (only)
Processor: Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended)
RAM: 2 GB (3 GB recommended)
Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 10.0–compliant video card or DirectX 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (512 MB video card recommended) (see supported list)*
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 or 10.0 compliant sound card (5.1 sound card recommended)
DirectX Version: DirectX 10.0 libraries (included on disc)
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 12 GB
Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)

Crysis
# - Processor: Athlon 64 3000+/Intel 2.8ghz
# - RAM: 768Mb/1Gb on Windows Vista
# - Video Memory: NVIDIA 6800 256MB

You might be able to run them both, but only on the lowest settings.

*EDIT* 8400M - Is this a laptop? If so, then you probably won't be able to run either.

[JPark19]

Originally Posted by Jack.Sparrow

8400M - Is this a laptop? If so, then you probably won't be able to run either.

It is a laptop, and this is why I'm asking; I do currently have Call of Duty World At War installed, and run it on about medium-high settings (it runs really well), so I thought I would ask before I decided to try them out

[RockmasteR]

the 8400 GS is compatible for both games but I don't know about the mobile version
here is a Demo for crysis, maybe you could try it :
Crysis Demo

[JPark19]

Well I tried out the Crysis demo (crazy awesome game!) and I had it on everything low, except texture settings being medium. It only lagged a bit during videos, but that was okay, just as long as gameplay isn't hindered

[RockmasteR]

what was the resolution set on?
resolution plays a great role in performance

also try Fraps (www.fraps.com) to see your fps (frames per second) in game

in crysis it's acceptable to be between 25 and 30 and everything above 30 is good

and if you could run Crysis than you will run Assassin's creed
in Assassin Creed your FPS must be above 30 to enjoy the game

[JPark19]

I had the resolution on 1024x768, with medium texture graphics, and like I said, it only lagged a bit in the videos (it does that in other games like CODWaW and Fallout 3)

[5NIPER_WOLF]

I can tell you that I had a nice $40 dollar drink coaster called Assasins Creed when I tried running it at a wonderful 2 FPS with a Geforce 6200. Oddly enough the same system ran Crysis just fine.

But you computer will run both games okay. Although you would have better results with windows XP

[RockmasteR]

if you run Crysis on 800 x 600 you will notice a better performance

[5NIPER_WOLF]

or even 600X400

[Mcninjaguy]

you should try throwing banana's (if you can find them at the the enemy)

I usually kill the enemy using their own guards
I sneak around in invisible mode and grab an enemy and throw on strength mode and chuck it another guy then go hide in stealth mode again

ahh its so fun messing with their heads!

[JPark19]

Well, I've played the demo enough to know I really want this game, so I think I might get it.

Thanks for the help :)