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Fallout PC requirements: 32-bit CPU, 16MB RAM, 45MB HDD space, DirectX 3.0a, and Windows 95.

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Fallout PC requirements: 32-bit CPU, 16MB RAM, 45MB HDD space, DirectX 3.0a, and Windows 95.

  • Hardware:
    • 32-bit x86 CPU with math co-processor (or 100% compatible)
    • 16MB of RAM
    • Approximately 45MB of free hard drive space (2MB for binaries, 10MB for saves, 32MB+ for swap file)
    • 2x (Double-speed) CD-ROM drive for minimum install
    • 1x (Single-speed) CD-ROM drive for full install
    • PCI Local Bus graphics card with 1MB of VRAM, supporting 640x480 resolution with 256 colors, compatible with DirectX 3.0a or above
    • Keyboard
    • Mouse
  • Software:
    • Win32 Kernel 4.00.950 (Windows 95)
    • DirectX 3.0a Run-Time Library (minimum, only install if running Windows 95 or NT 4.0 with service pack 3)

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