PC requirements
Tell Me Why System Requirements
Tell Me Why needs at least Intel core i3 4130 (3.4 Ghz 2C / 4T) AMD FX 4300 (3.8 Ghz 4C / 4T), 4 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5 4570 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (3.5 GHz), 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or AMD Radeon RX 480 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 64-bit version 1903 or higher | Windows 7 64-bit version 1903 or higher |
| Processor | Intel core i3 4130 (3.4 Ghz 2C / 4T) AMD FX 4300 (3.8 Ghz 4C / 4T) | Intel i5 4570 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (3.5 GHz) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 750Ti or Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R7 260X or AMD Radeon RX 560 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or AMD Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Tell Me Why on PC
Can my PC run Tell Me Why?
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 Tell Me Why 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.