Can I Run F.E.A.R.?

Last updated: 23 November 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run F.E.A.R. 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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  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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F.E.A.R. Windows Requirements

F.E.A.R. system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
Operating System
Operating System
Windows XP, x64 or 2000 with latest service pack installed
Operating System
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
512 MB of or more
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
64 MB GeForce™ 4 Ti or Radeon 9000 video card; Monitor that can display in 4:3 aspect ratio
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
9.0c (August Edition) or higher
DirectX
DirectX 9 compliant video card with hardware T&L and pixel shader 2.0 support
Storage
Storage
17 GB free Hard Drive Space for installation; Additional hard drive space for a swap file and saved game files
Storage
Sound Card
Sound Card
16-bit DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card with support for EAX™ 2.0
Sound Card
Sound Blaster X-FiTM series Sound Card
Multiplayer Requirements
Multiplayer Requirements
Broadband or LAN connection for multiplayer games
Multiplayer Requirements

Your processor should be Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 512 MB of or more. As for a graphics card, it should be 64 MB GeForce™ 4 Ti or Radeon 9000 video card; Monitor that can display in 4:3 aspect ratio. You also have to have 17 GB free Hard Drive Space for installation; Additional hard drive space for a swap file and saved game files free disk space to install the game.

Recommended CPU would be Pentium 4 3.0 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 1 GB or more. And video card — A 256 MB Radeon 9800 Pro or GeForce™ 6600 supported.

FAQs

Can I run F.E.A.R.?

You would be able to run F.E.A.R. 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:

  • Operating System: Windows XP, x64 or 2000 with latest service pack installed
  • Processor: Pentium 4 1.7 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB of or more
  • Graphics: 64 MB GeForce™ 4 Ti or Radeon 9000 video card; Monitor that can display in 4:3 aspect ratio
  • DirectX: 9.0c (August Edition) or higher
  • Storage: 17 GB free Hard Drive Space for installation; Additional hard drive space for a swap file and saved game files
  • Sound Card: 16-bit DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card with support for EAX™ 2.0
  • Multiplayer Requirements: Broadband or LAN connection for multiplayer games

How much RAM does F.E.A.R. need?

You need at least 512 MB of or more of RAM to run F.E.A.R. on PC, but 1 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for F.E.A.R.?

Pentium 4 1.7 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run F.E.A.R..

How many GB is F.E.A.R.?

At least 17 GB free Hard Drive Space for installation; Additional hard drive space for a swap file and saved game files of disk space is required to install F.E.A.R. on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for F.E.A.R.?

You need 64 MB GeForce™ 4 Ti or Radeon 9000 video card; Monitor that can display in 4:3 aspect ratio or more powerful video card.

What DirectX do I need to run F.E.A.R.?

9.0c (August Edition) or higher or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run F.E.A.R. on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is F.E.A.R. release date?

F.E.A.R. release date is 21 May, 2020.

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