PC requirements

Nether System Requirements

Nether needs at least 2.4 GHZ Quad Core or Better, 4 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 460/ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.4 GHZ Quad Core or Better and 4 GB RAM.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Nether minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Vista/Windows 7 *64-BIT OS REQUIRED* Windows 7 *64-BIT OS REQUIRED*
Processor 2.4 GHZ Quad Core or Better 2.4 GHZ Quad Core or Better
Memory 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Graphics Nvidia GTX 460/ATI Radeon HD 5850 —
DirectX Version 9.0 Version 9.0
Storage 3 GB available space 3 GB available space
Additional notes Windows Compatible Sound Card Windows Compatible Sound Card
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Other platforms

Nether is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Nether on PC

Can my PC run Nether?
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 Nether need?
3 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.