Just how can I examine if my computer system's effective adequate to run a particular video game?

For Windows 7/ Vista you can make use of the Windows Experience Index rating.

Or, for an extra specific price quote, you can make use of "Can You Run it?" :

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri

This runs as a Java Applet that will in fact benchmark your system and also contrast it to the efficiency of the video game.

Demos, though significantly uncommon (and also substantial) can be an excellent way to validate compatibility. Simply bear in mind that a prerelease trial might be inadequately maximized contrasted to the last video game.