Civilization V minimum and recommended system requirements posted
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Fireaxis has posted the minimum and recommended system requirements for Civilization V.
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Minimum System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows XP SP3/ Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
- Processor: Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 8 GB Free
- DVD-ROM Drive: Required for disc-based installation
- Video: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
- DirectX: DirectX version 9.0c
Recommended System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7
- Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 8 GB Free
- DVD-ROM Drive: Required for disc-based installation
- Video: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
- DirectX: DirectX version 11
Other Requirements: One-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2008 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
So there you have it. Nothing harsh at all, really.
CIV V is out September 21 and 24 in the US and UK, respectively, and a demo is expected sometime next month before release.