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Please check out what is wrong with my pc. Thanks!

1.7 and above of minecraft have issues with OLD computers. (namely the older compers lack the power to run it.)



Requirements: (Central Processing Unit), (Random Access Memory), (Graphics Processing Unit), (Hard Disk Drive).
LAN connectivity is required for multiplayer gaming.

Minimum
_{(As of 1.7.5)}
CPU: Intel P4/NetBurst architecture
or its AMD equivalent (AMD K7)¹ 256 MB
GPU: GeForce3 or Radeon R100 (7xxx) and up.² At least 40 MB for game data If using a Integrated graphics chip, then upgrade or allocate more Video RAM.

Acceptable
Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs
and better
512 MB
GeForce 4³ or ATI Radeon 9600 and up.
100 MB for game saves + sounds
Low-ping Internet connection for online multiplayer gaming.⁴
Recommended
Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs
and better
1 GB
GeForce 7300 GT
or ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT and up
150 MB for game saves + sounds


Good
Intel Core-Based CPUs or AMD K10-Based CPUs
and better
2 GB
GeForce 8600 GT
or ATI Radeon HD 3650 and up⁵ 400 MB


Optimal
Intel Nehalem-Based CPUs or AMD K10.5-Based CPUs
and better
2 GB
GeForce GT 240
or ATI Radeon HD 5550 and up⁶ 1 GB
A SSD can significantly improve world loading speed.