Can I Run Hard Time III?
The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence, combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! A fully...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | Intel(R) Celeron(TM) 1.1gHz |
|---|---|
| GPU | DirectX 11 compatible video card |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 0.39 GB HDD |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 2.2gHz |
|---|---|
| GPU | DirectX 12 compatible video card |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 0.39 GB HDD |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
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Can you run Hard Time III?
Hard Time III targets a mainstream modern PC: DirectX 11 compatible video card and 4 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to DirectX 12 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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Can my PC run Hard Time III?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Hard Time III?
The minimum requirements are CPU: Intel(R) Celeron(TM) 1.1gHz; GPU: DirectX 11 compatible video card; 4 GB RAM; OS: Windows 10.
How much storage does Hard Time III need?
Hard Time III needs about 0.39 GB of HDD storage.
What is the bottleneck for Hard Time III?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Hard Time III is the CPU.