is my computer strong enough?

[newbie128]

Hi guys,
I just got a new acer, about a week ago, and had a question. I want to download origin on it to play a game but am not sure if my computer can take it. This is a computer that I need to be fast for school and did not want downloading origin to slow it down. I am nervous  that my computer  will get messed up. Do I have a reason to be nervous?

My Computer is a Aspire E 15. New from warehouse.
Thanks,
Newbie128

[Allan]

Assuming you downloaded it from a legitimate source and not a torrent, you're fine.

[DaveLembke]

Assuming its the Origin game client, the client will install to any modern Windows computer, however depending on what game you want to run through this client service it may or may not be supported. You need to look at the game titles you want to play and minimum or suggested system requirements. The biggest thing is the GPU processing power which the Acer E 15 will likely struggle with most games offered through Origin, but games like Plants vs Zombies will probably play ok as long as not the Garden Warfare version. This all assuming your talking about the client as linked here: https://www.origin.com/usa/en-us/


What are the hardware specs of your Acer E series laptop? It comes in a variety of CPUs and there are differences between the i3 and i5 or lesser processing power processor. If you dont know the specs if you search for CONTROL to go to control panel and then Click on SYSTEM it will bring up system specs and will show the processor your laptop has as well as how much RAM you have.

Image attached shows my system specs of my electron sipper desktop build that runs on a low power consumption APU and saves on the electric bill. You should see specs like this for your build with whatever APU or CPU you have and RAM amount.

[Allan]

Regardless, to answer your original question you did no harm to your computer if you downloaded the game from a legitimate source.

[CaptainStark]

Any update from OP? Just wanted to see how the acer actually held up. Not a fan of the brand, just hearing a lot of negative stuff about it as a gaming laptop.

[Mikeaustin]

Download origin from a legit source and also make do not run multiple things at the same and your system will be good

[Jamesdaniel]

Ya go with it!

[Dat one]

Should be fine. If not, simply uninstall it

[Shandy]

If you're going to be installing large games through origin you might want to keep the HDD regularly defragged. You could use Windows defrag but personally I like Defraggler by Piriform, use the free version though, no need to purchase the "pro" version.