You must be wondering, can my PC run Fallout 3? On this page you will find Fallout 3 system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Operating System Windows XP/Vista | Operating System Windows XP/Vista |
| Processor | Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista) | Memory 2 GB System |
| Hard disk space | Hard disk space 7 GB | Hard disk space 7 GB |
| Video | Video Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB (NVIDIA 6800 /ATI X850 ) | Video Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series) |
| Sound Card | Sound Card DirectX: 9.0c | Sound Card DirectX: 9.0c |
| Controller support | Controller support Xbox 360 controller | Controller support Xbox 360 controller |
| Other Requirements | Other Requirements Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live | Other Requirements — |
| nVidia | nVidia NVIDIA GeForce 200 series, Geforce 9800 series, Geforce 9600 series, Geforce 8800 series, Geforce 8600 series, Geforce 8500 series, Geforce 8400 series, Geforce 7900 series, Geforce 7800 series, Geforce 7600 series, Geforce 7300 series, GeForce 6800 series | nVidia — |
| ATI | ATI ATI HD 4800 series, HD 4600 series, HD 3800 series, HD 3600 series, HD 3400 series, HD 2900 series, HD 2600 series, HD 2400 series, X1900 series, X1800 series, X1600 series, X1300 series, X850 series | ATI — |
Your processor should be 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista).
Recommended CPU would be Intel Core 2 Duo CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 2 GB System or more.
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You would be able to run Fallout 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:
You need at least 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista) of RAM to run Fallout 3 on PC, but 2 GB System is recommended.
2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Fallout 3.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Fallout 3 release date is 14 November, 2021.
