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    Minecraft

    Game » consists of 33 releases. Released May 17, 2009

    A 3D procedurally-generated game of world exploration, resource harvesting, and freeform construction, featuring a unique block-based art style and online multiplayer. It received numerous ports and updates for nearly a decade after its initial release.

    Can my computer run this game?

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    #1  Edited By TheDoorman

    Awhile ago I needed a desktop so I bought a desktop with windows and all the software preloaded onto it from dell. I kind of want to try minecraft on my pc but not sure if I can run it.

    Processor: i5-2320 3.00GHz

    Graphics Card: Intel HD graphics card(which is probably a generic piece of crap lol)

    RAM: 6 GB

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    #2  Edited By returnofjake

    I don't see why not, my old macbook air plays it grand.

    The latest game also included the release of the demo so try that first :)

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    #3  Edited By spiceninja

    Minecraft will run on anything.

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    #4  Edited By OllyOxenFree
    @PlasmaBeam44

    Minecraft will run on anything.

    No it will not.
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    #5  Edited By Elazul

    My laptop is worse than that (2.1GHZ dual-core, 3GB RAM, integrated graphics) and it runs on medium draw distance and max everything else at about 15-20 fps. Should be fine if you ask me.

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    #6  Edited By kindgineer

    Have you tried running the Java browser client? I'm pretty sure it's the same client (different) version and should give you an idea on how it will run.

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    #7  Edited By IAmNotBatman

    Yeah, but maybe have a bit more fog than you'd like.

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    #8  Edited By SexyToad

    Go to minecraft.net they barley added a demo version. You can play for two in game days I believe.

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    #9  Edited By TheDoorman

    Alright I think I'll try to run the demo, hopefully it works

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    #10  Edited By JoeyRavn

    @OllyOxenFree said:

    @PlasmaBeam44

    Minecraft will run on anything.

    No it will not.

    Minecraft is a lot more demanding that what people may think. Java can be a huge resource hog if not implemented properly. Luckily, Minecraft lets you assing more RAM to it, which can help boost the game's performance significantly.

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    #11  Edited By Dunsky5

    Google Can you run it, or Can i run that game

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    #12  Edited By Justin258

    Yes. I've played it on much worse, though you'll still have to turn some settings down.

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