How can I tell if my computer can even run this game?

[FrozenSkittless 0]

Okay, so I bought it off of steam. And it will Launch, but it's super laggy, and the screen is all buggy. Yes, I updated the game to everything where it matches the servers. It's just crazy annoying. I want to know if I can even run this game on my computer, but I have NO CLUE about my computer. All I know is that it is a 2009 Toshiba. If I can't run the game, could I ever get a refund from steam? Or did I just waste 30 dollars. Any information would be helpful, I just need some serious help.

[Duckimus Maximus 2]

Steam can't really be arsed about whether or not you can run a game, so a refund is something you should forget about.

Press the windows key and R at the same time, it opens up a small window. In that window you type Dxdiag.

This will open up a new window with a lot of information about your system's hardware, Tell us what processor your pc has, and how much memory, also known as RAM.

And finally what graphics card is being used.

With that information we can help you further.

[FrozenSkittless 0]

Processor: Intel® Core2 Duo CPU P8400 @2.2GHz (2CPUs)

Memory: 2938MB RAM.

I can't see where the graphics card is located..

[Duckimus Maximus 2]

You should see some pages in the dxdiag window, click on the page that says display, or click next page.

Give us the information written under "device."

If my gut is right it will most likely be an integrated graphics card, and unfortunately those won't cut it.

Your CPU is a mobile one, and laptops aren't known for their gaming potential.

[KennyNZ 121]

Yeah, it's not looking very good sorry man. It might run it on low settings with minimal fps if you were lucky, but I would be more concerned about arma 3/standalone later this year and how that might run.

[FrozenSkittless 0]

Name: Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Chip Type: (Same at the name)

DAC Type: Internal

Approx. Total Memory: 1024.0 MB

Current Display Mode: 1024 x 728 (32bit) (60Hz)

Monitor: Default Monitor.

That's it. But are you saying that I kinda just wasted my money with this? Is there NO solution at all?

[Duckimus Maximus 2]

Yeah my gut is right I'm sorry to say that demanding games, or even most modern games in general won't run on that laptop.

You're much better off getting a computer, or if you cannot afford one, but still want to play video games a console might be an option.

Don't expect to find DayZ on consoles in the next few years though.

Problem with laptops is that upgrading them is nigh impossible, as they're not as customisable as standard pc's.

Motherboards often don't have open slots to fit new graphics cards, nor does the casing let enough air in to cool them.

So in short, yeah you wasted 30$.

Edited October 1, 2012 by Duckimus Maximus

[FrozenSkittless 0]

I'm so upset right now. I was SO excited to start playing this game. I have a Xbox 360, and I am a pretty big gaming fan. I can probably get a 150 bucks out of this computer, and I have and 300 in my wallet, so what computer would you recommend? I've never seen a game like this, and I love survival/teamwork games. If it comes out on the Xbox, that will be amazing. And could I redownload the game for free, on another computer? Same steam account, or would I have to buy it again?

[Duckimus Maximus 2]

450$ is not a lot of money to play around with. I'm from the Netherlands, so I don't know a lot of retailers in the states, however when there I have used newegg.com at times.

Some prices might scare you though, there are graphics cards, and processors out there that exceed the 450$.

I'm going on the assumption you're a teen, based on that your best bet is to take on a job, or convince your parents/caretakers help pay for the new system.

Steam works on any computer just log in and you have access to any game in your game library.

Sorry dude.

Edited October 1, 2012 by Duckimus Maximus

[Delta Smoke 01 765]

Your steam account can be accessed from any computer. I highly recommend building your own pc though. Dont buy it from a high street shop like pc world. Go to a dedicated cpu hardware store.

[FrozenSkittless 0]

"Building my own pc"?? What do you mean by that? and Thank you Duckimas for putting up with me... sorry to waste your time. I am a teen, and working on finding a job. I'll be selling this soon, and hopefully be playing soon. Thanks everyone.

[Duckimus Maximus 2]

Building your own pc means that you buy separate components, and put them together yourself.

It is pretty easy to do, a computer is essentially an expensive jigsaw puzzle.

The plus side is that it's cheaper, you don't pay for the labour the technician charges, and you can select components freely.

The downside is, you are responsible for your own work, that is if you mess up it's your own fault, and you can't really depend on anyone for (free) support at that point.

[FrozenSkittless 0]

I'd probably be best just buying a computer. I just saw this pretty nice one for 800 dollars. So I could ask them to spare the extra cash. They wouldn't mind. It'd be easier for me, I have a nice desk in my room where I can set all of this up, too. So thanks for this all this information. I really do appreciate it.

[Duckimus Maximus 2]

No problems mate I'm just a bored insomniac, have fun!

[FrozenSkittless 0]

I second that one. So I'd be best just deleting my ArmA II, I guess?

[Duckimus Maximus 2]

For now, yeah. Nothing else you can do at this point really.

[FrozenSkittless 0]

thanks.

[gesundheitk 420]

If you feel as if your computer is obsolete and just want a complete new one, here's a PC build. Do realize this isn't as hard as people think, and this will give you some OP settings. This is with the OS, and this is with a new Hard Drive if you feel like you want a new one, but it's pretty easy to take out the one currently in your computer and stick it in the new one. This will allow you to retain your OS and storage*. Here is the entire PC list. If you need help on building the computer, just search up on YouTube how to build a PC. Newegg and duncan33303 have some pretty decent tutorials.

Intel Core i3-2120 Processor - $113.00 http://amzn.to/W6f0cM

GIGABYTE GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard - $55.00 http://amzn.to/QE6z7I

EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti FPB Graphics Card - $125.00 http://amzn.to/NZLODg

CM eXtreme 500w Power Supply - $40.00 http://amzn.to/St7Mvq

PNY Optima 4GB RAM - $27.00 http://amzn.to/P5nBgj

Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB Hard Drive* - $66.00 http://amzn.to/QEZ80e

Sony Internal 24x DVD Burner - $23.00 http://amzn.to/W6fmQs

Antec Three Hundred ATX Computer Case - $50.00 http://amzn.to/St7Mvq

Windows 7 Home Premium - $91.00*

http://amzn.to/PlOR4N

3-Pin to 4-Pin ATX Molex Connector - $4.00 http://amzn.to/W6f0cM

Total: $594.00, $437.00*

All these parts will most definitely give you High settings with maybe 30FPS+. If you already have a Hard Drive, I'd highly recommend taking it out of your system and putting it into the new one. Hope I wasn't too late.

Edit: PS, if you do plan on buying a new computer, avoid Alienware. They overcharge for their systems and have horrible customer support. I forgot to add the links! I apologize if some of the links are wrong as it's 2 AM here and I'm extremely tired.

Edited October 1, 2012 by Gesundheit

[Duckimus Maximus 2]

He has a laptop so moving over harddrives may not be an option as some manufacturers (compaq I hated you,) use non standard connectors.

I'd add some extra RAM to that list too, I mean RAM is cheap and 4gb's is a bit thin by today's standards. Power supply is a bit on the thin side too, I'd go for a 650-750 watts so you can upgrade down the line too.

Same goes for the motherboard. A good motherboard, and psu bought at the beginning of a CPU generation can last you until the end of it.

[gesundheitk 420]

He has a laptop so moving over harddrives may not be an option as some manufacturers (compaq I hated you,) use non standard connectors.

I'd add some extra RAM to that list too, I mean RAM is cheap and 4gb's is a bit thin by today's standards. Power supply is a bit on the thin side too, I'd go for a 650-750 watts so you can upgrade down the line too.

Same goes for the motherboard. A good motherboard, and psu bought at the beginning of a CPU generation can last you until the end of it.

Well, I was trying to give him a cheap option. I could've gone cheaper, but I felt that was good enough. I do believe he should update his power supply if he has the cash for it, though.