PC requirements
Duke Nukem Forever System Requirements
Duke Nukem Forever needs at least Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz, 1 Gb of RAM and nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz, 2GB of RAM and nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP/Vista/7 | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz |
| Memory | 1 Gb | 2GB |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 | nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850 |
| Storage | 10 Gb free | 10 Gb free |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible | DirectX Compatible |
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Quick answers
Running Duke Nukem Forever on PC
Can my PC run Duke Nukem Forever?
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 Duke Nukem Forever need?
10 Gb free
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.