PC requirements
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth System Requirements
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth needs at least 2.8 Ghz Dual Core CPU, 4 GB RAM and AMD Radeon HD 6670, GeForce GTX 200 series with at least 1GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad Core CPU, 4 GB RAM and AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Win 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit | Win 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit |
| Processor | 2.8 Ghz Dual Core CPU | Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 6670, GeForce GTX 200 series with at least 1GB | AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 13500 MB available space | 13500 MB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers |
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Quick answers
Running Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth on PC
Can my PC run Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth?
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 Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth need?
13500 MB 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.