Slender: The Arrival System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  • Processor : Dual core CPU @2GHz (Pentium D or better)
  • Memory : 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics : Intel HD 4000, GeForce 8800, ATI 1950 or better
  • DirectX : Version 9.0c
  • Storage : 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card : 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible audio device
  • OS : Windows 7
  • Processor : Quad Core Intel or AMD
  • Memory : 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics : GeForce 260 1GB or AMD HD4850 1GB
  • DirectX : Version 9.0c
  • Storage : 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card : 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible audio device

Can I Run Slender: The Arrival?

Do you want to know how your system compares against the requirements for Slender: The Arrival? Use our interactive checker to find out!

CPU Checker

= Below minimum CPU requirement

= Above minimum CPU requirement

= Above recommended CPU requirement

Select below to check your system against the CPU requirements for Slender: The Arrival.

Narrow your search by typing into the box,
i.e. enter 'i7' or 'Phenom'

Graphics Card Checker

= Below minimum GPU requirement

= Above minimum GPU requirement

= Above recommended GPU requirement

Select below to check your system against the graphics card requirements for Slender: The Arrival.

Narrow your search by typing into the box,
i.e. enter '1080' or 'Radeon'

Graphics Requirements

To run Slender: The Arrival it is recommended that you have a minimum of an Intel HD 4000, GeForce 8800, ATI 1950 or better. The recommended graphic card for the best visual experience is an GeForce 260 1GB or AMD HD4850 1GB (or better).

DirectX Version 9.0c should also be available on your system.

Running Slender: The Arrival 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

Slender: The Arrival requires that you have a minimum of an Dual core CPU @2GHz (Pentium D or better) processor. For the best game experience an Quad Core Intel or AMD (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 1 GB RAM to run Slender: The Arrival. The recommended amount of memory for the best game experience is 3 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.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 2 GB available space to install and run Slender: The Arrival.

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

Slender: The Arrival runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7. The recommended operating system the best compatability is Windows 7.

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

Slender: The Arrival was first released on Mar 25, 2013. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Wii U
  • PC
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X

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:

  • Sound Card : 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible audio device