Can I Run The Lab?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | — | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
About
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run The Lab on my PC?
To run The Lab you need at least NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 and 4GB RAM. . Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for The Lab?
The Lab minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer, CPU: Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: —.
What are the recommended specs for The Lab?
The Lab recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is The Lab?
The exact install size for The Lab is not listed in our database. Check the store page for the most current download size before installing.
Can a GTX 1650 run The Lab?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for The Lab. You would need a stronger card (roughly NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 or better) for a playable experience.
Is The Lab CPU or GPU intensive?
The Lab 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.
