Can I Run Transistor?

Last updated: 23 April 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run Transistor 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: Transistor

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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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Transistor Windows Requirements

Transistor system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 32-bit
Processor
Processor
Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
3 GB

Transistor minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 32-bit operating system. Your processor should be Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT. You also have to have 3 GB free disk space to install the game.

Transistor Mac Requirements

Transistor system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
10.7.5
Processor
Processor
Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Storage
Storage
3 GB

As for Mac OS, Transistor requirements here start with 10.7.5 operating system. Processor needs to be at least Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz. 4 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable). Finally, the game needs 3 GB of free disk space.

Transistor Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Transistor system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
glibc 2.15+, 32/
Processor
Processor
Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Storage
Storage
3 GB

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include glibc 2.15+, 32/. Processor should be Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Game Details

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Release date
20 May, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Supergiant Games
Publisher
Supergiant Games
Official website
supergiantgames.com
Support website
supergiantgames.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Transistor?

You would be able to run Transistor 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:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: 10.7.5
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 3 GB

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 3 GB

Can I play Transistor with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Transistor. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play Transistor with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, Transistor can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Transistor need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run Transistor on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 4 GB minimum.

What processor do I need for Transistor?

Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Transistor.

How many GB is Transistor?

At least 3 GB of disk space is required to install Transistor on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Transistor?

You need 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Transistor?

Windows 7 32-bit or newer.

Can I run Transistor on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Transistor on my Mac?

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

  • OS: 10.7.5
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.6GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 3 GB

Can I run Transistor on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Transistor on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Transistor release date?

Transistor release date is 20 May, 2021.

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