PC requirements
Cairn System Requirements
Cairn needs at least Intel Core i7-6700 (4 * 3400), AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4096 MB), Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 * 3600) or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and Geforce RTX 2060 Super (6144 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700 (4 * 3400), AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent | Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 * 3600) or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4096 MB), Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB) | Geforce RTX 2060 Super (6144 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD required. Controller recommended. | SSD required. Controller recommended. |
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Quick answers
Running Cairn on PC
Can my PC run Cairn?
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 Cairn need?
10 GB available 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.