PC requirements
Pillars of Eternity System Requirements
Pillars of Eternity needs at least Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73, 4 GB RAM and ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T, 8 GB RAM and Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible Sound Card | DirectX Compatible Sound Card |
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Quick answers
Running Pillars of Eternity on PC
Can my PC run Pillars of Eternity?
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 Pillars of Eternity need?
14 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.