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If you have XP... go to the Start Menu, then click on Run. Type in dxdiag.

^ Credit to Yahoo Answers for this.

thanks for the help im using vista but i think its still worked

sorry for the double post but how do system specs work because iv brought up what my computers are but im not sure if what i have is above the minimum requirements of the game, how do i tell?

if all the numbers of your specs are higher or equal to the one on the game, then you are good to go. if all are lower you cannot play it.
if some are higher and some lower than you can buy it on your own risk. it may work or may not.

computer specs work as anything other does too. the more you have the better it is

im not sure because one of the requirments for the game is
A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600
and i have no idea if what i have is equivalent to that , to be honest im not even sure were it shows me what i have

well if you do as shayneii told you you find a console with your specs. click through the menu and you find the video card specs. if you have more than 128MB youre good to go. maybe you even have a geforce card and can also compare the number of your card. higher then 6600 is good.

if you have more questions, just post your specs and the games needs and we will tell you if it works

wel the games requirements are
Minimum Requirements
* Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1
* P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor
* 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB RAM (Vista)
* A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent
* 5.5 GB of Hard Drive space

Recommended
* Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1
* AMD Athlon 64Ã-2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo
* 2 GB RAM (XP and Vista)
* A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent
* 5.5 GB of Hard Drive space
i didnt know how to work it so i tired this screenshot
and this

i dont know its hard to find it when im not sure where to look , iv never really had to know what my specifications were because most of my pc games are quite old 90% of them made before 2002

when i put in dxdiag it comes up with directxdiagnostic tool i think its not working the same because i have windows vista , i think i have found the write thing but i dont know where to start looking, if i knew of a way i could send you a screenshot i would but i dont.

in display it says...
intel(r) g33/g31 express chipset family
approx total memory 286mb
is that it?

that was what was under name in the device box
name:intel(r) g33/g31 express chipset family
manufacturer: intel corparation
chip type: intel(R) gma 3100
dac type:internal
approx total memory:286mb
current display mode: 1440 x 900 ( 32 bit) (60hz)
monitor:generic pnp monitor
and that is everythingin the box "device"

that was what was under name in the device box
name:intel(r) g33/g31 express chipset family
manufacturer: intel corparation
chip type: intel(R) gma 3100
dac type:internal
approx total memory:286mb
current display mode: 1440 x 900 ( 32 bit) (60hz)
monitor:generic pnp monitor
and that is everythingin the box "device"

so my computer specs arent high enough? is there a way to buy a better one and get it installed

where would you think the best place to get one would be?

thanks for the help, really apreciated