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Fallout 4 Far Harbor System Requirements

May 19, 2016Bethesda Game Studios75/100

Venture to the irradiated shores of Far Harbor, Maine, following a cryptic case involving synths and a missing person. Confront escalating tensions between factions vying for control of the island, navigating treacherous landscapes teeming with mutated creatures and high-level threats.

Fallout 4 Far Harbor Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-2300, NVIDIA GTX 550, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalentGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
30 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalentGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
30 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Fallout 4 Far Harbor

#1

Lower shadow distance for a big FPS boost.

#2

Disable godrays for improved performance.

#3

Reduce texture quality if you have limited VRAM.

#4

Close background apps to free up RAM.

Fallout 4 Far Harbor System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Fallout 4 Far Harbor on a low-end PC?
If your PC meets the *minimum* requirements (Intel Core i5-2300/AMD Phenom II X4 945, NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB, 8GB RAM), you can run Far Harbor, but expect lower graphics settings and potentially lower frame rates. Performance may be unstable in densely populated areas.
What GPU do I need for Fallout 4 Far Harbor?
The *minimum* GPU is an NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB. For a smoother experience with higher settings, an NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB or AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB (or better) is *recommended*.
How much RAM does Fallout 4 Far Harbor need?
Far Harbor requires at least 8 GB of RAM to run. While the game might launch with less, you'll likely experience significant performance issues, stuttering, and crashes.
Will Fallout 4 Far Harbor run on integrated graphics?
It's highly unlikely that Far Harbor will run well on integrated graphics. The minimum GPU requirements are significantly higher than most integrated solutions. You may be able to launch the game, but expect extremely low frame rates and visual glitches, making it unplayable.
What is the best graphics settings for Fallout 4 Far Harbor?
This depends on your hardware. If you meet the *recommended* specs, you can likely run on High or Ultra settings. If you only meet the *minimum* specs, start with Low or Medium settings and adjust upwards until you find a balance between visual quality and performance. Pay attention to shadow distance and godrays, as they can heavily impact performance.
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Fallout 4 Far Harbor Game Info

Developer

Bethesda Game Studios

Publisher

Bethesda Softworks

Release Date

May 19, 2016

Platforms

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)

Game Modes

  • Single player

Fallout 4 Far Harbor Screenshots

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