PC requirements
Grand Theft Auto III System Requirements
Grand Theft Auto III needs at least Pentium III® 450 MHz CPU, 96 MB RAM and 16 MB Direct 3D Video Card graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP |
| Processor | Pentium III® 450 MHz CPU |
| Memory | 96 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 16 MB Direct 3D Video Card |
| Storage | 500 MB uncompressed free hard disk space |
| Additional notes | Fully DirectX compatible Sound Card |
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Quick answers
Running Grand Theft Auto III on PC
Can my PC run Grand Theft Auto III?
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 Grand Theft Auto III need?
500 MB uncompressed free hard disk space