PC requirements
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North System Requirements
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North needs at least Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD 64 X2 4400, 2 GB RAM and 2006 or later GeForce 8600 or Radeon HD 2600 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core2 Duo 3 GHz or AMD X2 5000 or AMD Phenom X4 9600, 4 GB RAM and GeForce 2xx Series or Radeon HD 6xxx series or greater graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 | — |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD 64 X2 4400 | Intel Core2 Duo 3 GHz or AMD X2 5000 or AMD Phenom X4 9600 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2006 or later GeForce 8600 or Radeon HD 2600 | GeForce 2xx Series or Radeon HD 6xxx series or greater |
| Storage | 10 GB HD space | — |
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Quick answers
Running The Lord of the Rings: War in the North on PC
Can my PC run The Lord of the Rings: War in the North?
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 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North need?
10 GB HD 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.