Can I Run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?

Last updated: 26 September 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition? On this page you will find Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition 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 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition 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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Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition Windows Requirements

Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition system requirements for Windows
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
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.

Game Details

Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.

Release date
17 December, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genre
RPG
Supported languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Support website
support.bethsoft.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?

You would be able to run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition 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/Vista
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4
  • Memory: 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista)
  • Hard disk space: 7 GB
  • Video: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB (NVIDIA 6800 /ATI X850 )
  • Sound Card: DirectX: 9.0c
  • Controller support: Xbox 360 controller
  • 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
  • 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

How much RAM does Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition need?

You need at least 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista) of RAM to run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition on PC, but 2 GB System is recommended.

What processor do I need for Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?

2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition.

Can I run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition release date?

Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition release date is 17 December, 2021.

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