PC requirements
Payday: The Heist System Requirements
Payday: The Heist needs at least Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3400+, 1 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP, Vista, 7 | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3400+ | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Payday: The Heist on PC
Can my PC run Payday: The Heist?
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 Payday: The Heist need?
6 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.