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Can I Run Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition?

Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.The year is 2178, the Terran Alliance has invented a new technology -- Hyperdrive. But the secre...

Developer Stardock EntertainmentRelease 2012Genre Indie, Strategy
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System requirements

Minimum requirements

CPU600 MHz Processor
GPU8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card
RAM0.12 GB
Storage0.68 GB HDD

Recommended requirements

CPU1 GHz Processor
GPU16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card
RAM0.25 GB

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Can you run Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition?

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Can run iton a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the processor is the tightest fit.

Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition targets a mainstream modern PC: 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card and 0.12 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to 16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.

Bottleneck: CPU

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition?

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What are the minimum system requirements for Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition?

The minimum requirements are CPU: 600 MHz Processor; GPU: 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card; 0.12 GB RAM.

How much storage does Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition need?

Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition needs about 0.68 GB of HDD storage.

What is the bottleneck for Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition?

On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition is the CPU.