PC requirements
ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead System Requirements
ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead needs at least Intel Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz, 1GB of RAM and Nvidia Geforce 8600GT or ATI Radeon 3650 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 512 MB VRAM graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster, 2GB of RAM and Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 896 MB VRAM graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster |
| Memory | 1GB | 2GB |
| Graphics | Nvidia Geforce 8600GT or ATI Radeon 3650 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 512 MB VRAM | Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 896 MB VRAM |
| Storage | 10 GB free space | 20 GB free space |
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Quick answers
Running ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead on PC
Can my PC run ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead need?
10 GB free space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.