PC requirements
Supreme Commander System Requirements
Supreme Commander needs at least 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better, 1 GB RAM or better and 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better) graphics. For the recommended experience you want 1.8 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM and 128 MB video RAM or greater, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (ATI 9600+, Nvidia 6200+) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® XP Service Pack 2, Windows® Vista | Windows® XP Service Pack 2, Windows® Vista |
| Processor | 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better | 1.8 GHz processor |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM or better | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better) | 128 MB video RAM or greater, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (ATI 9600+, Nvidia 6200+) |
| Storage | 8GB available hard drive space | 8GB available hard drive space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Supreme Commander on PC
Can my PC run Supreme Commander?
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 Supreme Commander need?
8GB available hard drive 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.