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Can I Run Alien Swarm?

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System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better Detecting...
CPU Pentium 4 3.0GHz Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz Detecting...
RAM 1 GB 1 GB Detecting...
Storage 2.5 GB 2.5 GB
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Alien Swarm on my PC?

To run Alien Swarm you need at least DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB and 1GB RAM. For the best experience, DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600 with 1GB RAM is recommended. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for Alien Swarm?

Alien Swarm minimum requirements: GPU: DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better, CPU: Pentium 4 3.0GHz, RAM: 1 GB, Storage: 2.5 GB.

What are the recommended specs for Alien Swarm?

Alien Swarm recommended specs: GPU: DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better, CPU: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz, RAM: 1 GB, Storage: 2.5 GB.

How many GB is Alien Swarm?

Alien Swarm requires at least 2.5 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run Alien Swarm?

No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Alien Swarm. You would need a stronger card (roughly DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB or better) for a playable experience.

Is Alien Swarm CPU or GPU intensive?

Alien Swarm is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.