Can I Run Arma 3?

Last updated: 20 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Arma 3? On this page you will find Arma 3 system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Arma 3 or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Arma 3

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Arma 3 Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Arma 3 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 SP1 (64bit)
OS
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit)
Processor
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX 4300
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT / AMD Radeon HD 5670 / Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 512 MB VRAM
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
10
DirectX
11
Storage
Storage
45 GB free space
Storage
70 GB free space, SSD / Hybrid HDD / SSHD storage
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible on-board
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible soundcard

Arma 3 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 SP1 (64bit) operating system. Your processor should be Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT / AMD Radeon HD 5670 / Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 512 MB VRAM. You also have to have 45 GB free space free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Arma 3 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit). Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX 4300 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series with 2 GB VRAM.

Game Details

Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploying a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, over 20 vehicles and 40 weapons, and limitless opportunities for content creation, this is the PC’s premier military game. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.

Release date
12 September, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
Genres
Action, Simulation, Strategy
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Bohemia Interactive
Publishers
Bohemia Interactive
Official website
arma3.com
Support website
arma3.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Arma 3?

You would be able to run Arma 3 on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

Can I play Arma 3 with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Arma 3. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play Arma 3 with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, Arma 3 can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Arma 3 need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run Arma 3 on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Arma 3?

Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Arma 3.

How many GB is Arma 3?

At least 45 GB free space of disk space is required to install Arma 3 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Arma 3?

You need NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT / AMD Radeon HD 5670 / Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 512 MB VRAM or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Arma 3?

Windows 7 SP1 (64bit) or newer.

Does Arma 3 require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Arma 3 needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Arma 3?

10 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Arma 3 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Arma 3 release date?

Arma 3 release date is 12 September, 2021.

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