PC requirements
Team Fortress 2 System Requirements
Team Fortress 2 needs at least 1.7 GHz Processor or better and 512 MB RAM. For the recommended experience you want Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better) and 1 GB RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP | Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Processor or better | Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better) |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| DirectX | Version 8.1 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Team Fortress 2 on PC
Can my PC run Team Fortress 2?
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 Team Fortress 2 need?
15 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.