PC requirements
DayZ System Requirements
DayZ needs at least Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X, 12 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX®-compatible | DirectX®-compatible |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running DayZ on PC
Can my PC run DayZ?
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 DayZ need?
25 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.