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Can I Run Dear Esther?
Pick your parts once. We compare them against the game’s published minimum and recommended specs and tell you which bar you clear.
To run Dear Esther you need at least Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz or higher, 1GB XP / 2GB Vista of RAM and DirectX 9 compliant video card with Shader model 3.0 support. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better (Pre-Sandybridge Intel graphics chipsets not yet supported) graphics. Select your own hardware below and the tool tells you whether you clear the minimum bar, the recommended bar, or neither.
Dear Esther requirements in full
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / Vista64 | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / Vista64 |
| CPU | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz or higher | Quad core 2.4GHz or higher |
| RAM | 1GB XP / 2GB Vista | 1GB XP / 2GB Vista |
| GPU | DirectX 9 compliant video card with Shader model 3.0 support. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better (Pre-Sandybridge Intel graphics chipsets not yet supported) | DirectX 9 compliant video card with Shader model 3.0 support. NVidia 8800, ATI Radeon 2900 pro or better (Pre-Sandybridge Intel graphic chipsets not supported) |
| Storage | 2 GB HD space | 2 GB HD space |
Quick answers
About this checker
Do I need to download anything?
No. The comparison runs in your browser against our hardware database. Most requirement checkers make you install a scanner; this one does not.
How accurate is this?
The requirements come straight from each game's store listing. Hardware tiers are ranked by relative performance, so a card that is close to the bar is reported as borderline rather than a confident yes.
What if my exact GPU is not listed?
Pick the closest model in the same family and generation. The tiers are broad enough that neighbouring models land in the same bucket.
Does clearing the minimum mean it will run well?
Minimum usually means around 30fps on low settings at 1080p. For a smooth 60fps you want to clear the recommended column.