PC requirements
Tropico 3 System Requirements
Tropico 3 needs at least CPU with 2.5 GHz, 1 GB RAM and 128 MB 3D Graphic Card with Shader Model 3.0 support graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor | CPU with 2.5 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 128 MB 3D Graphic Card with Shader Model 3.0 support |
| Storage | 5 GB Available HDD Space |
| Additional notes | 16-bit Sound Card |
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Other platforms
Tropico 3 is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Tropico 3 on PC
Can my PC run Tropico 3?
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 Tropico 3 need?
5 GB Available HDD Space