The hype for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is real, and if you’re here you might be one of the people who’s unsure about joining in on the fun for fear that your PC might not be able to run the game. The worst feeling of all time is when you buy a game you’re excited for, start it up on your computer, and bam! Your computer is running slower than a sloth, and you get the blue screen of the death. To protect your pockets (and your computer), we've put together all the information you'll need before you make your decision to buy it.
Minimum PC Specs for Battlegrounds
Below, you’ll find the minimum PC specs required to run the game which can also be found on the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Steam page, and the official official Battlegrounds forum.
OS: 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1, or 10
CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300
GPU: nVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 30 GB
DirectX: 11.1 compatible video card or equivalent
How to Check Your PC Specs
If you’re unfamiliar or need a refresher on what your computer's specifications are, there’s an easy way for you to check them by running a DirectX diagnostic. Initiate this by opening the Run command. This can be accomplished on any Windows PC by pressing the windows + R keys at the same time on your keyboard. Enter the command dxdiag and then OK. The diagnostic will run once you give your PC permission. It’ll take a few moments but once it’s done, all the information you need to check your specs can be found under the first 2 tabs.
We hope this helped you make your decision and if you're looking for more PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds content, see our guide on where to find car spawn locations, dress your character up in all the freshest threads by checking out all the clothing and items, and see what type of firepower is available with this compilation of all the weapons and their stats.