PC requirements
F.E.A.R. System Requirements
F.E.A.R. needs at least Pentium® 4 1.7 GHz or equivalent processor, 512 MB of RAM or more and 64 MB GeForce™ 4 Ti or Radeon® 9000 video card; Monitor that can display in 4:3 aspect ratio graphics. For the recommended experience you want Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz or equivalent processor, 1 GB RAM and A 256 MB Radeon® 9800 Pro or GeForce™ 6600 or equivalent supported graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® XP, x64 or 2000 with latest service pack installed | — |
| Processor | Pentium® 4 1.7 GHz or equivalent processor | Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz or equivalent processor |
| Memory | 512 MB of RAM or more | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 64 MB GeForce™ 4 Ti or Radeon® 9000 video card; Monitor that can display in 4:3 aspect ratio | A 256 MB Radeon® 9800 Pro or GeForce™ 6600 or equivalent supported |
| Storage | 17 GB free Hard Drive Space for installation; Additional hard drive space for a swap file and saved game files | — |
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Quick answers
Running F.E.A.R. on PC
Can my PC run F.E.A.R.?
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. need?
17 GB free Hard Drive Space for installation; Additional hard drive space for a swap file and saved game files
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.