PC requirements
Halo: Reach System Requirements
Halo: Reach needs at least AMD Phenom II X4 960T ; Intel i3550, 8 GB RAM and AMD HD 6850 ; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD FX-4100 ; Intel i7-870, 8 GB RAM and AMD Radeon R7 360 ; NVIDIA GTX 560 TI graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD Phenom II X4 960T ; Intel i3550 | AMD FX-4100 ; Intel i7-870 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD HD 6850 ; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 | AMD Radeon R7 360 ; NVIDIA GTX 560 TI |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Direct3D feature Level 11.1 | Direct3D feature Level 11.1 |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Halo: Reach on PC
Can my PC run Halo: Reach?
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 Halo: Reach need?
25 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.