PC requirements
From Dust System Requirements
From Dust needs at least 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+, 1.5 GB (Windows XP) / 2 GB (Windows Vista) of RAM and 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list) graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 920 or 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 or better, 3 GB DDR3 of RAM and 512 MB Geforce 9 or Radeon HD 4000 (*see supported list) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP (SP3) / Windows Vista (SP2) | Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP2 |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ | 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 920 or 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 or better |
| Memory | 1.5 GB (Windows XP) / 2 GB (Windows Vista) | 3 GB DDR3 |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list) | 512 MB Geforce 9 or Radeon HD 4000 (*see supported list) |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running From Dust on PC
Can my PC run From Dust?
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 From Dust need?
4 GB
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.