PC requirements
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas System Requirements
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas needs at least 1Ghz Pentium III or AMD Athlon Processor, 256MB of RAM and 64MB Video Card (Geforce 3 or better) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP Processor, 384MB of RAM (the more the better!) and 128MB (or greater) Video Card (Geforce 6 Series Recommended) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP | — |
| Processor | 1Ghz Pentium III or AMD Athlon Processor | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP Processor |
| Memory | 256MB of RAM | 384MB of RAM (the more the better!) |
| Graphics | 64MB Video Card (Geforce 3 or better) | 128MB (or greater) Video Card (Geforce 6 Series Recommended) |
| Storage | 3.6GB of free hard disk space (minimal install) | 4.7GB of free hard disk space (full install) |
| Additional notes | — | DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card (Sound Blaster Auidgy 2 Recommended) |
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Quick answers
Running Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on PC
Can my PC run Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas?
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: San Andreas need?
3.6GB of free hard disk space (minimal install)
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.