PC requirements
Guard Duty System Requirements
Guard Duty needs at least Pentium or higher, 64 MB RAM and 320x240, 32-bit color, 700 Mhz graphics. For the recommended experience you want Pentium or higher and 640x480, 32-bit color, 1200 Mhz graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP or higher | Windows XP or higher |
| Processor | Pentium or higher | Pentium or higher |
| Memory | 64 MB RAM | — |
| Graphics | 320x240, 32-bit color, 700 Mhz | 640x480, 32-bit color, 1200 Mhz |
| DirectX | Version 8.0 | Version 8.0 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Additional notes | All DirectX-compatible sound cards | All DirectX-compatible sound cards |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Guard Duty on PC
Can my PC run Guard Duty?
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 Guard Duty need?
2 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.