PC requirements
The Surge System Requirements
The Surge needs at least AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz), 8 GB RAM and 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz), 16 GB RAM and 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) | AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti | 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| Additional notes | INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION | INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION |
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Quick answers
Running The Surge on PC
Can my PC run The Surge?
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 Surge 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.