PC requirements
Descent System Requirements
Descent needs at least 1 Gigahertz or faster, 1 GB RAM and 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP, 7, 8 |
| Processor | 1 Gigahertz or faster |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 or better |
| DirectX | Version 7.0 |
| Storage | 32 MB available space |
| Additional notes | Sound Blaster compatible |
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Other platforms
Descent is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Descent on PC
Can my PC run Descent?
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 Descent need?
32 MB available space