Can I Run Red Alert 2?
The world erupts in conflict as Soviet forces invade American soil in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. You are the Supreme Commander. Arm yourself to the teeth with top-secret technologies and lead...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 2.2 GHz Intel or AMD CPU |
|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce 4+/ Radeon 8500 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 10 |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | 2.2 GHz Intel or AMD CPU |
|---|---|
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 10 |
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Can you run Red Alert 2?
Red Alert 2 targets a mainstream modern PC: GeForce 4+/ Radeon 8500 and 1 GB of RAM for the minimum. 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 Red Alert 2?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Red Alert 2?
The minimum requirements are CPU: 2.2 GHz Intel or AMD CPU; GPU: GeForce 4+/ Radeon 8500; 1 GB RAM; OS: Windows 10.
How much storage does Red Alert 2 need?
Red Alert 2 needs about 2 GB of available storage.
What is the bottleneck for Red Alert 2?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Red Alert 2 is the CPU.