PC requirements
Channel 51 System Requirements
Channel 51 needs at least Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 260X (2GB VRAM) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB VRAM) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 260X (2GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 3 MB available space | 3 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX compatible | DirectX compatible |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Channel 51 on PC
Can my PC run Channel 51?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Channel 51 need?
3 MB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.