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Company of Heroes System Requirements

September 12, 2006Relic Entertainment95/100

Experience World War II strategy where battlefield awareness is paramount. Utilize terrain and structures for tactical advantage as you outmaneuver a thinking opponent across the European theater.

Company of Heroes Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: 2.0Ghz Intel Pentium, 64 MB Direct3D, 512 MB RAM. Recommended: 1 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 2000/XP
Processor
2.0Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Athlon XP or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
512 MB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
64 MB Direct3D compatible video card (NVIDIA GeForce4 or greater / ATI Radeon 8500 or greater)GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
6.5 GBSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 2000/XP
Processor
2.8Ghz Intel Pentium IV or AMD Athlon XP or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
1 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
128 MB Direct3D compatible video card (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or greater / ATI Radeon 9800 or greater)GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
6.5 GBSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Company of Heroes

#1

Lower the resolution for a significant performance boost.

#2

Disable shadows or set them to low.

#3

Reduce texture quality if you're experiencing stuttering.

#4

Close unnecessary background applications.

#5

Update your graphics card drivers.

#6

Lower the unit detail setting.

Company of Heroes System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Company of Heroes on a low-end PC?
If your PC meets the minimum requirements (2.0Ghz Pentium IV/Athlon XP, 64MB GeForce4/Radeon 8500, 512MB RAM), you *should* be able to run Company of Heroes, but expect low settings and potentially lower frame rates. Performance may be significantly impacted during large battles.
What GPU do I need for Company of Heroes?
At a minimum, you'll need a 64MB Direct3D compatible video card, such as an NVIDIA GeForce4 or ATI Radeon 8500. For a smoother experience with higher settings, a 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 or better is recommended.
How much RAM does Company of Heroes need?
The game requires a minimum of 512MB of RAM. However, 1GB of RAM is recommended for smoother gameplay, especially on higher settings and during intense battles.
Will Company of Heroes run on integrated graphics?
It's *possible* it might run on some integrated graphics solutions released *after* the recommended GPUs (GeForce 6600/Radeon 9800). However, performance is not guaranteed and will likely be poor, even on the lowest settings. Dedicated GPUs are strongly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for Company of Heroes?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the recommended specs, try medium settings and adjust from there. If you're below the minimum, start with the lowest settings and resolution. Prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity for a better experience.
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Company of Heroes Game Info

Developer

Relic Entertainment

Publisher

Russel

Release Date

September 12, 2006

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer

Company of Heroes Screenshots

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