PC requirements
Insurgency: Sandstorm System Requirements
Insurgency: Sandstorm needs at least Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz), 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz), 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 (64 bits) | Windows 10/11 (64 bits) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz) | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Additional notes | — | SSD is recommended. |
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Quick answers
Running Insurgency: Sandstorm on PC
Can my PC run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
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 Insurgency: Sandstorm need?
40 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.