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ReauxlTide222 
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| How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 7:42 pm)
I have an old Macbook. I bought it in 2008.
It has....
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
I have no idea what most of that means. Could I play Diablo3 on this ancient piece of equipment?
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sgallo3 
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 7:48 pm to ReauxlTide222)
srtest.com
find the game on the list
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ReauxlTide222
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 7:52 pm to sgallo3)
Thanks
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 7:55 pm to ReauxlTide222)
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Could I play Diablo3 on this ancient piece of equipment?
Maybe at low res with a lot of eye candy turned down.
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ReauxlTide222
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 8:19 pm to SG_Geaux)
I don't think I'd mind doing that. I didn't have a great computer for the last Diablo either. I just wanna play.
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 8:26 pm to ReauxlTide222)
Minimum System Requirements for Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.*, or newer
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT or ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better
2GB RAM
12 GB of available disk space
DVD drive for retail disc versions (digital download available)
Broadband internet connection for multiplayer
1024×768 or greater screen resolution
Recommended System Requirements for Mac OS X
OS X 10.7.x or newer
Core 2 Duo at 2.4GHz or faster
4GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M or ATI Radeon HD 4670 or better
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 8:49 pm to SG_Geaux)
I can't get that website to run in Chrome, and my firewall doesn't seem to like it either.
I know I can run the game, but how high of setting I don't know, does it say how well you can run the game or just yes you can no you can't?
Intel Core i7 2760QM 2.40GHz 3.5GHz turboboost
8GB 1600MHz RAM
Radeon HD 7690M 2GB
160GB Solid State Drive
1080P LED Display
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
I should be able to run it at pretty decent settings shouldn't I?
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 8:52 pm to UltimateHog)
Minimum System Requirements for Windows
Windows XP, Vista, or 7 with Direct X 9.0c
Intel Pentium D 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon 64 4400
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT or ATI Radeon X1950 Pro or better
1GB RAM for Windows XP, 1.5GB RAM for Vista or 7
12GB disk space
DVD drive
Broadband internet connection
1024×768 resolution
For better performance in Diablo III, go with the recommended Windows system requirements instead.
Recommended System Requirements for Windows
Windows Vista or Windows 7 with latest service packs
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or AMD Athlon 2.8GHZ or better
4GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 260 or ATI Radeon HD 4870 or better
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ReauxlTide222
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 8:53 pm to SG_Geaux)
Would you know if I have any of that? Idk what the hell any of it means.
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 8:54 pm to ReauxlTide222)
What graphics card do you have?
You could sand to upgrade your ram from 2GB to 4GB.
Eta: hold option and press the apple icon at the top left of your screen. Then click "System Information". A window will pop up with your Mac's specs. On the sidebar click on "Graphics/Displays". What does it say?
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ReauxlTide222
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 8:57 pm to Meursault)
Intel GMA X3100:
Chipset Model: GMA X3100
Type: GPU
Bus: Built-In
VRAM (Total): 144 MB
Vendor: Intel (0x8086)
Device ID: 0x2a02
Revision ID: 0x0003
Displays:
Color LCD:
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Built-In: Yes
Display Connector:
Status: No Display Connected
This is what it says under graphics
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 9:01 pm to ReauxlTide222)
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Chipset Model: GMA X3100
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VRAM (Total): 144 MB
That's not going to do it. You want at least GeForce 8600 GT (256 MB). GMA X3100 is listed as "unsupported".
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ReauxlTide222
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 11:10 pm to Meursault)
Would it tough to upgrade that?
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 11:23 pm to ReauxlTide222)
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Would it tough to upgrade that?
Probably can't on your machine.
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/29/12 at 11:57 pm to SG_Geaux)
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Intel GMA X3100:
Chipset Model: GMA X3100
Type: GPU
Bus: Built-In
VRAM (Total): 144 MB
Vendor: Intel (0x8086)
Device ID: 0x2a02
Revision ID: 0x0003
Displays:
Color LCD:
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Built-In: Yes
Display Connector:
Status: No Display Connected
This is what it says under graphics
No luck for you.
And no, there is no way to upgrade it. It's a macbook.
You can build a PC for 400-500 that can play D3 fine.
Or if you have a console, you can hope that a port will happen.
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ReauxlTide222
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:14 am to DrSteveBrule)
Thanks for the help guys
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/30/12 at 3:29 pm to ReauxlTide222)
www.canirunit.com
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ReauxlTide222
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/30/12 at 3:37 pm to DrSteveBrule)
What would be the best way to go if I were to buy a gaming computer? Something in the 400-600 range.
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/30/12 at 11:42 pm to ReauxlTide222)
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Model Name: MacBook
fail.
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Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
fail.
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Number Of Processors: 1
fail.
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Total Number Of Cores: 2
fail.
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| re: How can I tell if my computer is able to run a certain game? (Posted on 3/31/12 at 10:31 am to ReauxlTide222)
May be difficult to buy a gaming computer premade for 400-600.
Easy to do self building.
I would say Ibuypower.com but it sounds like you'll get lost in the high degree of customization.
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