Can I Run Resident Evil?

Last updated: 17 April 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Resident Evil? On this page you will find Resident Evil 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 Resident Evil 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: Resident Evil

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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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Resident Evil Windows Requirements

Resident Evil system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8.1
OS
Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8.1
Processor
Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz,
Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, Monitor Resolution: 1280×720 or higher
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
20 GB
Storage
20 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher)
Sound Card
DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher)
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended.Note: Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.
Additional Notes
Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended.Note: Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Resident Evil minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8.1 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher. You also have to have 20 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Resident Evil for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8.1. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, Monitor Resolution: 1280×720 or higher.

Game Details

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Release date
19 January, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Publisher
CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Official website
residentevil.com
Support website
capcom.co.jp
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Resident Evil?

You would be able to run Resident Evil 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 SP1 / Windows 8.1
  • Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz,
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher)
  • Additional Notes: Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended.Note: Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Can I play Resident Evil with 1 GB of RAM?

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

Can I play Resident Evil with 2 GB of RAM?

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

How much RAM does Resident Evil need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Resident Evil on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Resident Evil?

Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Resident Evil.

How many GB is Resident Evil?

At least 20 GB of disk space is required to install Resident Evil on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Resident Evil?

You need NVIDIA GeForce GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Resident Evil?

Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8.1 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Resident Evil?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Resident Evil on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Resident Evil release date?

Resident Evil release date is 19 January, 2021.

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