PC requirements

Ether One System Requirements

Ether One needs at least 2.2+ Ghz Dual-Core, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA Geforce GTX 460 or equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.6+ Ghz Dual-Core, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA Geforce GTX 560 or equivalent graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Ether One minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows Vista, 7 or 8 Windows Vista, 7 or 8
Processor 2.2+ Ghz Dual-Core 2.6+ Ghz Dual-Core
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA Geforce GTX 460 or equivalent NVIDIA Geforce GTX 560 or equivalent
DirectX Version 9.0c Version 9.0c
Storage 3 GB available space 3 GB available space
Additional notes Windows XP is not supported for Ether One. Laptop equivalent GPU's struggle in comparison to desktop GPU's. VR: Ether One currently only supports the DK1 Oculus developer kit. We're hopefully going to provide updated Oculus support in future updates. Windows XP is not supported for Ether One. Laptop equivalent GPU's struggle in comparison to desktop GPU's. VR: Ether One currently only supports the DK1 Oculus developer kit. We're hopefully going to provide updated Oculus support in future updates.
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Other platforms

Ether One is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Ether One on PC

Can my PC run Ether One?
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 Ether One need?
3 GB 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.