PC requirements
F.E.A.R. 3 System Requirements
F.E.A.R. 3 needs at least Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 4800+, 2GB of RAM and NVIDIA 8800 GT 512MB RAM, ATI 3850HD 512Mb RAM or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93Ghz+, Intel quad core 2.66Ghz+, AMD Phenom II X2 550, 3.1Ghz+, 4GB of RAM and NVIDIA 9800 GTX+ 512MB RAM, ATI 5750HD 512Mb RAM or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 4800+ | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93Ghz+, Intel quad core 2.66Ghz+, AMD Phenom II X2 550, 3.1Ghz+ |
| Memory | 2GB | 4GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 8800 GT 512MB RAM, ATI 3850HD 512Mb RAM or better | NVIDIA 9800 GTX+ 512MB RAM, ATI 5750HD 512Mb RAM or better |
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Running F.E.A.R. 3 on PC
Can my PC run F.E.A.R. 3?
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 F.E.A.R. 3 need?
Storage requirements are not published for this title yet.
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.