Can I Run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?

Last updated: 18 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition? On this page you will find Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition 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 Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete 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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Can my PC run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?

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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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Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition Windows Requirements

Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS *
OS *
Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3
Processor
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz
Memory
Memory
1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c compliant card
Storage
Storage
32GB of Hard Disc Space
Sound Card
Sound Card
5.1 Channel Audio Card
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); software installations required including Adobe Flash, DirectX, Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3.0, Games For Windows - LIVE, and Internet Explorer.

Your processor should be Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista. As for a graphics card, it should be 256MB NVIDIA 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900. You also have to have 32GB of Hard Disc Space free disk space to install the game.

Game Details

PLEASE NOTE: Microsoft no longer supports creating Games for Windows-LIVE accounts within Grand Theft Auto IV. You can create an account through account.xbox.com and then log into your account in game. This standalone retail title spans three distinct stories, interwoven to create one of the most unique and engaging single-player...

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, English
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Rockstar North, Rockstar Toronto
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Official website
rockstargames.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?

You would be able to run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete 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:

  • OS *: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz
  • Memory: 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista
  • Graphics: 256MB NVIDIA 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900
  • DirectX: DirectX 9.0c compliant card
  • Storage: 32GB of Hard Disc Space
  • Sound Card: 5.1 Channel Audio Card
  • Other Requirements: Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); software installations required including Adobe Flash, DirectX, Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3.0, Games For Windows - LIVE, and Internet Explorer.

How much RAM does Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition need?

You need at least 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista of RAM to run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition on PC.

What processor do I need for Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?

Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition.

How many GB is Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?

At least 32GB of Hard Disc Space of disk space is required to install Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?

You need 256MB NVIDIA 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 or more powerful video card.

What DirectX do I need to run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?

DirectX 9.0c compliant card or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

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