Gnomie Andy Li (aka Anjo206 in our chat room) writes:

Hey, Chris! I have a top five list for how to buy a game that is compatible with your computer.

1. Make sure you know your computer’s specifications and the game’s requirements before you buy it.
2. If you’re going to buy a game with very good graphics, make sure you have a compatible graphics card. I prefer NVIDIA over ATI when it comes to gaming.
3. Make sure your computer has the required amount of RAM — if you don’t, most likely you’ll crash the system.
4. Be sure your computer has a good CPU when it comes to gaming because some of the world’s best games require a very high-end system to play properly.
5. Buy for the correct operating system! You’ll be very disappointed if your newly-purchased Windows game won’t work on your Mac.