How can I check my PC is compatible with a Rockstar game?

Last Updated: April 28, 2024

How can I check the specification of my computer matches or exceeds the specification needed by the game?

You can identify the hardware in your computer using the Directx Diagnostic tool:

If you receive a message related to checking for whql signatures, choose Yes.

On the first tab, system, you can find the following information pertinent to game requirements:

On the display tab (Under 'Device' on the left):

Name - The name given to the card by the manufacturer, this will usually, but not always contain information on the chip type it uses
Manufacturer - The company who manufactured the card
Chip type - The information in this section needs to match the videocard type specified on the game's minimum specification found on the packaging
Approx total memory - The amount of video memory. With onboard videocards, this may be shared with the system memory

On the display tab (Under 'Driver' on the right):

Version - The software installed controlling the videocard
Date - This gives an indication of how up to date your videocard software is. A more current date is more beneficial in running games on a PC

On the sound tab:

Name - The name given to the card by the manufacturer
Version - The software installed controlling the soundcard
Date - This gives an indication of how up to date your soundcard software is. A more current date is more beneficial in running games on a PC