Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
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- CPU
- 2.4 Ghz Pentium 4
- RAM
- 1 GB
Fallout 3 System Requirements
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 10/28/2008
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
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- CPU
- 2 Duo processor
- RAM
- 2 GB
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Full table (2 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | — |
| CPU | 2.4 Ghz Pentium 4 | 2 Duo processor |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Settings | Low | High |
Trailer and screenshots
Fallout 3 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Can you play Fallout 3 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Fallout 3 is Windows only.
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Fallout 3?
2.4 Ghz Pentium 4, 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista) RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can you play Fallout 3 on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Fallout 3 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Fallout 3 is Windows only.
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
- Hard disk space: 7 GB
- Video: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)
- Sound: DirectX®: 9.0c
- Controller support: Xbox 360 controller
- Other Requirements: Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live
- NVIDIA GeForce 200 series, Geforce 9800 series, Geforce 9600 series, Geforce 8800 series, Geforce 8600 series, Geforce 8500 series, Geforce 8400 series, Geforce 7900 series, Geforce 7800 series, Geforce 7600 series, Geforce 7300 series, GeForce 6800 series
- ATI HD 4800 series, HD 4600 series, HD 3800 series, HD 3600 series, HD 3400 series, HD 2900 series, HD 2600 series, HD 2400 series, X1900 series, X1800 series, X1600 series, X1300 series, X850 series