Just Cause 3 System Requirements

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Can I Run Just Cause 3?

Do you want to know how your system compares against the requirements for Just Cause 3? Use our interactive checker to find out!

Graphics Requirements

To run Just Cause 3 it is recommended that you have a minimum of an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB). The recommended graphic card for the best visual experience is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB) (or better).

Running Just Cause 3 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.

To easily see how your graphics card compares to these specifications use our interactive GPU checker.

CPU Requirements

Just Cause 3 requires that you have a minimum of an Intel Core i5-2500k, 3.3GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3GHz processor. For the best game experience an Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz (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.

To easily see how your CPU compares to these specifications use our interactive CPU checker.

Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 8 GB RAM to run Just Cause 3.

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.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 54 GB available space to install and run Just Cause 3.

An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than a HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended level of storage available for a game will usually not improve your experience.

Operating System Requirements

Just Cause 3 runs on Vista SP2 / Windows 7.1 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required). The recommended operating system the best compatability is Vista SP2 / Windows 7.1 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required).

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

Just Cause 3 was first released on Nov 30, 2015. It is currently available on the following platforms:

• Playstation 4
• Xbox One

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.