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Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour System Requirements

September 22, 2003EA Los Angeles

Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour expands the original game with new units, structures, and a Generals Challenge mode where players battle against nine AI commanders. Victory unlocks their armies for use in Skirmish and Online modes, offering expanded tactical options in a global conflict.

Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Pentium III, 32MB AGP Video, 128MB RAM. Recommended: 256MB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP
Processor
Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon 800MHzCPU Deals
RAM
128MB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
32MB AGP Video Card with DirectX 8.1 compatible driverGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 8.1
Storage
1.8GBSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.8GHzCPU Deals
RAM
256MB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
64MB AGP Video Card with DirectX 8.1 compatible driverGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 8.1
Storage
1.8GBSSD Deals

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Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.8GHz

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Quick Performance Tips for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour

#1

Lower the game resolution for a performance boost.

#2

Disable shadows to improve framerate.

#3

Reduce texture quality to free up memory.

#4

Close unnecessary background programs.

#5

Update your graphics card drivers.

#6

Try running the game in compatibility mode.

Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour on a low-end PC?▼
Yes, Generals Zero Hour is designed to run on older hardware. The minimum requirements are quite low: an 800MHz processor, 128MB of RAM, and a 32MB AGP video card. If your PC meets these, you should be able to play, though potentially at lower settings.
What GPU do I need for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour?▼
The minimum GPU requirement is a 32MB AGP video card with a DirectX 8.1 compatible driver. A 64MB AGP video card is recommended for better performance. Modern GPUs will easily surpass these requirements.
How much RAM does Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour need?▼
The game requires a minimum of 128MB of RAM. For smoother gameplay, especially with higher settings or larger maps, 256MB of RAM is recommended.
Will Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour run on integrated graphics?▼
It depends on the specific integrated graphics solution. Older integrated graphics solutions that meet the DirectX 8.1 compatibility and have at least 32MB of dedicated or shared video memory *might* run the game, but performance may be poor. Newer integrated graphics will likely run it better than the minimum required dedicated cards.
What is the best graphics settings for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour?▼
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with medium settings and increase them until you notice performance issues. Lowering resolution, texture quality, and disabling shadows can significantly improve performance on older systems.
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Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour Game Info

Developer

EA Los Angeles

Publisher

Aspyr Media

Release Date

September 22, 2003

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
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