System Requirements SimCity 3000

Minimum System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for SC3000 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 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+ [Will it run?]
  • RAM: 32 Mb
  • Free Space: 450 Mb
  • Video Card: GeForce2 MX/MX 400; GeForce2 MX 100/200 (2 Mb) [Compare with your own]
  • Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
  • DirectX: 7.0
  • Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM
Requirements updated: June 18, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about system requirements SimCity 3000

Will SimCity 3000 run on my PC?

Minimum to run SimCity 3000: processor Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+, graphics card GeForce2 MX/MX 400; GeForce2 MX 100/200 (2 Mb), 32 Mb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does SimCity 3000 weigh on PC?

To install SimCity 3000 you need 450 Mb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for SimCity 3000?

The minimum graphics card for SimCity 3000: GeForce2 MX/MX 400; GeForce2 MX 100/200 (2 Mb). Recommended: GeForce4 MX 440 (2 Mb).

How much RAM is needed for SimCity 3000?

For SimCity 3000, at least 32 Mb of RAM is required.