Can I Run Quake IV?

Last updated: 23 October 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run Quake IV? On this page you will find Quake IV 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 Quake IV 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 I run it: Quake IV

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Can my PC run Quake IV?

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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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Quake IV Windows Requirements

Quake IV system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
Operating System
Operating System
Windows XP
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
512MB
Storage
Storage
2.8GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows swap file)
Video
Video
100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 64MB 3D hardware accelerated video card required
Sound Card
Sound Card
100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers
DirectX
DirectX
9.0c

Your processor should be Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2000+ or higher or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 512MB. You also have to have 2.8GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows swap file) free disk space to install the game.

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Can I run Quake IV?

You would be able to run Quake IV 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
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2000+ or higher
  • Memory: 512MB
  • Storage: 2.8GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows swap file)
  • Video: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 64MB 3D hardware accelerated video card required
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers
  • DirectX: 9.0c

How much RAM does Quake IV need?

You need at least 512MB of RAM to run Quake IV on PC.

What processor do I need for Quake IV?

Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2000+ or higher is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Quake IV.

How many GB is Quake IV?

At least 2.8GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows swap file) of disk space is required to install Quake IV on your PC.

What DirectX do I need to run Quake IV?

9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Quake IV on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Quake IV release date?

Quake IV release date is 4 August, 2011.

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