• Kerbal Space Program - System Requirements

Kerbal Space Program System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows 7 SP1+
  • Processor : Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory : 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics : DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM
  • Hard Drive : 3 GB HD space
  • OS : Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor : Core i5
  • Memory : 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics : DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM
  • Hard Drive : 4 GB HD space

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Graphics Requirements

To run Kerbal Space Program it is recommended that you have a minimum of an DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM. The recommended graphic card for the best visual experience is an DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM (or better).

Running Kerbal Space Program on a graphics card that is above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Good frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.

CPU Requirements

Kerbal Space Program requires that you have a minimum of an Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz processor. For the best game experience an Core i5 (or better) processor is recommended.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

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Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 4 GB RAM to run Kerbal Space Program. The recommended amount of memory for the best game experience is 8 GB RAM (or more).

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Operating System Requirements

Kerbal Space Program runs on Windows 7 SP1+. The recommended operating system the best compatability is Windows 10 64-bit.

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Kerbal Space Program was first released on Apr 26, 2015. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Wii U

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above specified requirements you may also need to the following:

  • Hard Drive : 3 GB HD space