Duke Nukem Forever system requirements for your PC specs

Duke Nukem Forever schoolgirls artwork
The Duke Nukem Forever release date of June 14th is still a month out, but at least it is getting ever-closer!

In that vein, Gearbox has finally released the minimum and recommended specifications to run the highly anticipated upcoming first-person shooter on your computer. If you’re PC isn’t up to snuff you still have a month to upgrade so that it is!

Minimum Specifications

  • OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Hard Drive: 10 GB free
  • Video Memory: 256 MB
  • Video Card: nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Recommended Specifications

  • OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Hard Drive: 10 GB free
  • Video Memory: 512 MB
  • Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Other Requirements
    Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft DirectX, Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (ATL), Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, and AMD Dual Core Optimizer. (AMD optimizer required only for specific AMD processors to run the game correctly, but installs for all of them.)

    Here’s the “Come Get Some” trailer for Duke Nukem Forever.

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    Via Gearbox Forums