PC requirements
Final Fantasy IX System Requirements
Final Fantasy IX needs at least Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS or ATI Radeon HD4650 or higher graphics. For the recommended experience you want Core i5 2520 2.5GHz or better and 4 GB RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista /7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32bit / 64bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher | Core i5 2520 2.5GHz or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS or ATI Radeon HD4650 or higher | — |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 7 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectSound® compatible sound card（DirectX®9.0c or later） | DirectSound® compatible sound card（DirectX®9.0c or later） |
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Quick answers
Running Final Fantasy IX on PC
Can my PC run Final Fantasy IX?
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 Final Fantasy IX need?
7 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.