Can I Run IDEA?

Last updated: 20 November 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run IDEA 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 IDEA?

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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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IDEA Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

IDEA system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS *
OS *
Windows 7
OS *
Processor
Processor
1.8 GHz
Processor
2.4 GHz
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
8 GB
DirectX
DirectX
Version 10
DirectX
Version 10
Storage
Storage
10 GB
Storage
20 GB
OS
OS
OS
Windows 10 o superior
Network
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection

Your processor should be 1.8 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. You also have to have 10 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for IDEA for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10 o superior. Recommended CPU would be 2.4 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more.

IDEA Mac Requirements

IDEA system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
MacOS 10.12 Sierra
OS
MacOS 10.12 Sierra
Processor
Processor
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor
3.0 GHz Intel I3 or superior
Memory
Memory
2 MB
Memory
8 MB
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 1GB or superior / ATI Radeon HD 1GB or superior
Storage
Storage
10 GB
Storage
20 GB
Network
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection

As for Mac OS, IDEA requirements here start with MacOS 10.12 Sierra operating system. Processor needs to be at least 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. 2 MB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory. Finally, the game needs 10 GB of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is MacOS 10.12 Sierra. 3.0 GHz Intel I3 or superior processor is recommended. Plus, 8 MB of RAM. Your video card should be NVIDIA GeForce 1GB or superior / ATI Radeon HD 1GB or superior.

Game Details

IDEA is a game about discovering and sharing. Explore gorgeous landscapes, roll down highways and stumble upon welcoming cottages and abandoned dumpsters. Help your ideas find their way – and share them with the world when they stop, before beginning your journey anew.

Release date
9 March, 2024
Categories
Single-player, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing
Genre
Indie
Supported languages
Spanish - Spain, English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developers
TLR Games
Publishers
TLR Games, TLR Games, Shinyuden, IndieArk
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run IDEA?

You would be able to run IDEA 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 7
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 10 GB
  • OS:
  • Network:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: MacOS 10.12 Sierra
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 MB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
  • Storage: 10 GB
  • Network:

Can I play IDEA with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play IDEA. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play IDEA with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, IDEA can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does IDEA need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run IDEA on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 2 MB, with 8 MB recommended.

What processor do I need for IDEA?

1.8 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run IDEA.

How many GB is IDEA?

At least 10 GB of disk space is required to install IDEA on your PC.

Does IDEA require a 64-bit OS and processor?

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

What DirectX do I need to run IDEA?

Version 10 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run IDEA on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play IDEA on my Mac?

Yes, IDEA supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: MacOS 10.12 Sierra
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 MB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
  • Storage: 10 GB
  • Network:

When is IDEA release date?

IDEA release date is 9 March, 2024.

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