PC requirements
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl System Requirements
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl needs at least Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+, 512 MB RAM and 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+, 2 GB RAM and 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT |
| Storage | 6 GB free hard disc space | 10 GB free hard disc space |
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Quick answers
Running S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on PC
Can my PC run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl need?
6 GB free hard disc 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.