Can I Run Quake Live?
Developed in 2010 by id Software, Quake Live is a competitive, fast-paced arena FPS. In this multiplayer features-focused successor to Quake III Arena, enjoy the fast and furious action the series is...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 2 GHz Intel Processor or better |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 7 or later |
| DirectX | 9 |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 7 or later |
| DirectX | 9 |
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Can you run Quake Live?
Quake Live targets a mainstream modern PC: NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution and 1 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution 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 Quake Live?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Quake Live?
The minimum requirements are CPU: 2 GHz Intel Processor or better; GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution; 1 GB RAM; OS: Windows 7 or later.
How much storage does Quake Live need?
Quake Live needs about 1 GB of available storage.
What is the bottleneck for Quake Live?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Quake Live is the CPU.