PC requirements
Project CARS System Requirements
Project CARS needs at least 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940, 4 GB RAM and nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics. For the recommended experience you want 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM and GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista, Windows 7 with latest Service Packs | Windows 7 with latest Service Packs |
| Processor | 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 | 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770 | GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX compatible sound card |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Project CARS on PC
Can my PC run Project CARS?
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 Project CARS need?
25 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.