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Will It Run?

GameStation spec dashboard

Can your device run it?

Swaysbuddybord turns cryptic system requirement sheets into plain answers. Learn what every line on a spec sheet means — CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, frame rate, resolution and controllers — then compare your own hardware in the Will It Run? calculator.

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Spec areas explained
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In-depth guides
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Compatibility calculator
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Guide index

Five guides. Ten spec areas.

Each guide covers two parts of a requirement sheet in depth, with comparison tables, trade-offs and what to check before you buy a game or an upgrade.

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Spec areas
OS
Also covers
6 min
Read time

Minimum vs Recommended Requirements

What the two columns on a spec sheet actually promise, how publishers define them, and which one you should really aim for.

  • Minimum
  • Recommended
  • DirectX
Read the requirements guide
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Spec areas
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GPU tiers
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CPU tiers

GPU & CPU Needed

Graphics card classes, video memory, cores and threads, bottlenecks and why a laptop chip with the same name is not the same part.

  • VRAM
  • Cores
  • Upscaling
Read the GPU & CPU guide
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Spec areas
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Drive types
7 min
Read time

RAM & Storage

How much memory modern games expect, why dual-channel matters, and when a hard drive stops being good enough.

  • DDR4 / DDR5
  • SSD
  • NVMe
Read the RAM & storage guide
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Spec areas
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FPS targets
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Resolutions

FPS Targets & Resolution

Frame rates, frame times, 1% lows and pixel counts — and how to match your hardware to the monitor or TV you actually own.

  • 60 FPS
  • 1440p
  • VRR
Read the FPS & resolution guide
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Spec areas
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Platforms
7 min
Read time

Controllers & PC vs Console

Controller support labels, pads on PC, and an honest comparison of gaming PCs against PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch.

  • XInput
  • DualSense
  • Consoles
Read the controllers & platform guide

Interactive tool

Will It Run?

Pick a game profile, enter your hardware and see how each component compares with typical minimum and recommended requirements. Profiles are illustrative ranges for common game types, not official figures — always confirm against the publisher's own requirement sheet.

Enter your hardware and press “Check compatibility”.

Each component is scored against the minimum and recommended values for the selected profile and resolution.

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