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Can I Run DayZ?

ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer 13 Dec, 2018 23,229 playing now Steam Proton: gold
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System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 Detecting...
CPU Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X Detecting...
RAM 8 GB 12 GB Detecting...
Storage 25 GB 30 GB
DirectX Version 11 Version 11

About

How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run DayZ on my PC?

To run DayZ you need at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X and 8GB RAM. For the best experience, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 with 12GB RAM is recommended. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for DayZ?

DayZ minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 25 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

What are the recommended specs for DayZ?

DayZ recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580, CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X, RAM: 12 GB, Storage: 30 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

How many GB is DayZ?

DayZ requires at least 25 GB of free storage for installation, with 30 GB recommended to account for updates and DLC. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run DayZ?

Yes, a GTX 1650 should run DayZ at minimum settings. It meets the minimum GPU tier but falls below the recommended spec, so expect 1080p low-to-medium and occasional frame dips in demanding scenes.

Is DayZ CPU or GPU intensive?

DayZ puts balanced load on both CPU and GPU. Neither component is dramatically heavier than the other, so a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU delivers the best experience.