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Final Fantasy VIII

Final Fantasy VIII is a continuation of the legendary series of role-playing games with turn-based combat in the Japanese style. The game takes place in a... Read more

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System Requirements Final Fantasy VIII

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for FF8 specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows 95/98
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2000+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 32 Mb
• Free Space: 400 Mb
• Video Card: GeForce 8600 GS (8 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 6.1
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for FF8 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: Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit)
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T9800 @ 2.93GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 4 GB
• Free Space: 4 GB
• Video Card: GeForce 9600 GT; Radeon HD 3870 [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 6.1
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Requirements updated: February 7, 2025

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Will Final Fantasy VIII run on my PC?

Minimum to run Final Fantasy VIII: processor Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2000+, graphics card GeForce 8600 GS (8 Mb), 32 Mb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Final Fantasy VIII weigh on PC?

To install Final Fantasy VIII you need 400 Mb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Final Fantasy VIII?

The minimum graphics card for Final Fantasy VIII: GeForce 8600 GS (8 Mb). Recommended: GeForce 9600 GT; Radeon HD 3870.

How much RAM is needed for Final Fantasy VIII?

For Final Fantasy VIII, at least 32 Mb of RAM is required. Recommended 4 GB.