PC requirements
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization System Requirements
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization needs at least 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent, 512 MB RAM and DirectX 9.0c-compatible 64 MB video card with Shader 1.1 Support or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent, 1 GB RAM and 128 MB Video Card w/ DirectX 9 support (pixel & vertex shaders) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent | 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9.0c-compatible 64 MB video card with Shader 1.1 Support or better | 128 MB Video Card w/ DirectX 9 support (pixel & vertex shaders) |
| Storage | 900 MB | — |
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Quick answers
Running Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization on PC
Can my PC run Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization?
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 Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization need?
900 MB
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.