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Can I Run Tachyon: The Fringe?

Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy, your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore...

Developer NovaLogicRelease 2009
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System requirements

Minimum requirements

CPUPentium II 450MHz or better
GPUDirect3D w/ 16MB or better
RAM0.12 GB
Storage0.49 GB HDD

Recommended requirements

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Can you run Tachyon: The Fringe?

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

Tachyon: The Fringe targets a mainstream modern PC: Direct3D w/ 16MB or better and 0.12 GB of RAM for the minimum. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.

Bottleneck: RAM

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Tachyon: The Fringe?

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What are the minimum system requirements for Tachyon: The Fringe?

The minimum requirements are CPU: Pentium II 450MHz or better; GPU: Direct3D w/ 16MB or better; 0.12 GB RAM.

How much storage does Tachyon: The Fringe need?

Tachyon: The Fringe needs about 0.49 GB of HDD storage.

What is the bottleneck for Tachyon: The Fringe?

On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Tachyon: The Fringe is the RAM.