PC requirements
Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants System Requirements
Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants needs at least Dualcore CPU, 2 GB RAM and Shader Model 2.0 PCIe (Geforce 7 Series, Radeon X2000-Series) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quadcore CPU, 4 GB RAM and Shader Model 3.0 PCIe, DirectX 10 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windowx XP / Vista / 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Dualcore CPU | Quadcore CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Shader Model 2.0 PCIe (Geforce 7 Series, Radeon X2000-Series) | Shader Model 3.0 PCIe, DirectX 10 |
| Storage | 3 GB HD space | 3 GB HD space |
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Quick answers
Running Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants on PC
Can my PC run Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants?
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 Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants need?
3 GB HD 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.