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DayZ

DayZ is a multiplayer survival horror game with an open world. Before us is the post-Soviet country of Chernarus, which was struck by an unknown virus. Most of the... Read more

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System Requirements DayZ

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Day Z specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 @ 3.0 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 3500+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 1 Gb
• Free Space: 10 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 4350 (256 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection for Online Multiplayer
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Day Z show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon Phenom X4 @ 2.6 GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 2 Gb
• Free Space: 10 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5770 (896 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection for Online Multiplayer
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Requirements updated: May 27, 2025

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Will DayZ run on my PC?

Minimum to run DayZ: processor Intel Pentium 4 @ 3.0 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 3500+, graphics card nVidia GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 4350 (256 Mb), 1 Gb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does DayZ weigh on PC?

To install DayZ you need 10 Gb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for DayZ?

The minimum graphics card for DayZ: nVidia GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 4350 (256 Mb). Recommended: nVidia GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5770 (896 Mb).

How much RAM is needed for DayZ?

For DayZ, at least 1 Gb of RAM is required. Recommended 2 Gb.