Can your PC run the new Need for Speed game?

PC gaming is alive and well in 2017, despite numerous predictions over the decades that Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo would kill PC gaming. If anything, their growth has strengthened the PC gaming community.
 
However, the one biggest difference between PC gaming and console gaming is the fact that every single computer is different. For example, if you buy an Xbox and your friend buys an Xbox, they can play the same games, in the same quality, without any problem.
 
On the other hand, if you have a strong PC and your friend has a weak PC, they will struggle to play some of the bulkier games out there. Things like your graphics card, processor, and the amount of RAM you have on your machine all make a difference.
 
PC Gamers will have been excited to see that Need For Speed Payback is heading to their platform. Check out the trailer below:
 

 
But the real question is, can your PC run the game?
 
We had a look on the web and we've found the minimum requirements for the latest edition of the world's most popular racing game franchise. If your PC doesn't meet some of these specs, you might need to upgrade some of your parts.
 
The great thing about (most!) PCs is that you don't have to get a whole brand new device. You can actually just replace a specific part (e.g. your Graphics Card) or upgrade your RAM, which will be cheaper than an entire overhaul.
 

• OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or later
• CPU: Intel i3 6300 @ 3.8GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz with 4 hardware threads
• RAM: 6GB
• Disc Drive: DVD ROM drive required for installation only
• Hard Drive: 30GB
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti, AMD Radeon HD 7850, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory
• DirectX: 11-compatible video card or equivalent
• Input: Dual analog controller
• Online Connection Requirements: 192 KBPS or faster Internet connection

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later
• CPU: Intel i5 4690K @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0GHz with 4 hardware threads
• RAM: 8GB
• Disc Drive: DVD ROM drive required for installation only
• Hard Drive: 30GB
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 4GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory
• DirectX: 11-compatible video card or equivalent
• Input: Dual analog controller
• Online Connection Requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection