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Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition System Requirements

April 8, 2008Ubisoft Montreal80/100

Relive the Third Crusade as Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, a 12th-century Assassin, through genetic memories experienced by his descendant. The Director's Cut features exclusive PC content with four new memory challenges.

Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Dual core processor, 256 MB DirectX, 2 GB RAM. Recommended: 3 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows XP / Windows Vista
Processor
Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+CPU Deals
RAM
2 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
256 MB DirectX 10.0–compliant video card or DirectX 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higherGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
8 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows XP / Windows Vista
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+CPU Deals
RAM
3 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
512 MB DirectX 10.0–compliant video card or DirectX 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higherGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
8 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Review

Quick Performance Tips for Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

#2

Reduce texture detail if you have limited VRAM.

#3

Close background applications to free up RAM.

#4

Update your graphics drivers for optimal performance.

Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition on a low-end PC?
To run Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition, your PC needs at least a 2.6 GHz Dual Core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a DirectX 9 or 10 compatible video card with Shader Model 3.0 and 256 MB of VRAM. If your PC meets these minimum specs, you should be able to run the game at lower settings. For a smoother experience, aim for the recommended specs.
What GPU do I need for Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition?
The minimum GPU requirement is a DirectX 9.0 or 10.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 and 256 MB of VRAM. For better performance, a 512 MB DirectX 9.0 or 10.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 is recommended. NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1600 or better should work.
How much RAM does Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition need?
Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. However, 3 GB of RAM is recommended for a smoother and more stable gaming experience, especially at higher settings.
Will Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition run on integrated graphics?
While technically possible if your integrated graphics solution meets the Shader Model 3.0 requirement, performance will likely be very poor. Integrated graphics generally lack the dedicated VRAM and processing power needed for a playable experience. Expect very low frame rates and graphical glitches.
What is the best graphics settings for Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition?
The best graphics settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. If you're experiencing low frame rates, lower the resolution, shadow quality, and texture detail. Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and performance.
Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition PC game cover art

Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition Game Info

Developer

Ubisoft Montreal

Release Date

April 8, 2008

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

PlatformAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player

Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition Screenshots

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