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L.A. Noire System Requirements

May 17, 2011Rockstar North89/100

Step into 1947 Los Angeles as an LAPD detective in L.A. Noire, originally released in 2011. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and navigate a web of deceit inspired by classic film noir to uncover the truth behind a series of cases.

L.A. Noire Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Dual Core, NVIDIA GeForce 8600, 2GB RAM. Recommended: 8GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
Processor
Intel Dual Core 2.2GHz / AMD Dual Core 2.4GHZCPU Deals
RAM
2GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB / AMD Radeon HD 3000 512MBGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
16GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
Processor
Intel Quad Core 3.2GHZ / AMD Quad Core 3.0GHZCPU Deals
RAM
8GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB / AMD Radeon HD 6850 1024MBGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
16GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for L.A. Noire

#1

Lower the resolution for a significant performance boost.

#2

Disable anti-aliasing for increased frame rates.

#3

Reduce texture quality if experiencing stuttering.

#4

Close background applications to free up RAM.

L.A. Noire System Requirements FAQ

Can I run L.A. Noire on a low-end PC?
Potentially, but you'll need at least an Intel Dual Core 2.2GHz or AMD Dual Core 2.4GHz processor, an NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB or AMD Radeon HD 3000 512MB graphics card, and 2GB of RAM. Expect to play on lower settings.
What GPU do I need for L.A. Noire?
At a minimum, you'll need an NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB or an AMD Radeon HD 3000 512MB. For a better experience, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1024MB is recommended.
How much RAM does L.A. Noire need?
A minimum of 2GB of RAM is required to run L.A. Noire. However, 8GB of RAM is recommended for smoother gameplay and higher settings.
Will L.A. Noire run on integrated graphics?
It's unlikely L.A. Noire will run well on integrated graphics. The minimum requirements specify dedicated graphics cards. Performance will likely be very poor or unplayable.
What is the best graphics settings for L.A. Noire?
This depends on your hardware. If you meet the recommended specs, try 'High' settings. If you meet only the minimum, start with 'Low' and gradually increase settings until you find a balance between performance and visual quality.
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L.A. Noire Game Info

Developer

Rockstar North

Publisher

Rockstar Games

Release Date

May 17, 2011

Platforms

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Xbox 360

Genres

StrategyAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player

L.A. Noire Screenshots

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