Silent Hunter III System Requirements (2005) | Minimum & Recommended PC Specs

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Quick Hardware Summary

Silent Hunter III requires at least a AMD Athlon™ 1.4 GHz (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz recommended) CPU, a dedicated GPU, and 512 RAM. For recommended settings, aim for powerful CPU and high-end GPU.

Silent Hunter III PC performance and system requirements

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About Silent Hunter III

The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.
Realistic and immersive environment: The suspense-filled atmosphere includes realistic 3D water modeling, day/night cycles, and historically accurate subs, ships, and aircraft. The detailed U-boat interiors, changing weather effects, and engaging audio represent the ultimate in WWII submarine warfare.
A deadly array of U-boats and weapons: Playable U-boats include Type II, VII, IX, and XXI submarines. Take aim against Allied convoys and warships. In recreating the great submarine battles of WWII, players will hide in silence just below threatening escort ships, fire deadly torpedoes, or surface and pound enemies with the deck gun.
Dynamic campaign: Create your own realistic naval war story. Your military career will be influenced by successful command decisions in an unscripted and non-linear WWII campaign.
Accessible to players of all skill levels: Players will experience a simplified learning curve that will be easier to handle than standard simulations. Use the naval academy tutorial to learn the basics. Customize the realism settings for play that appeals to a variety of WWII combat fans.
Command your crew: The crew will take orders and evolve based on the results of each patrol.
Multiplayer cooperative play: For up to eight players via LAN.


Score 90
Released 3/15/2005
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Silent Hunter III System Requirements

Minimum

OS:
Windows 2000 / XP(only)
CPU:
AMD Athlon™ 1.4 GHz (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz recommended)
GPU:
Not specified
RAM:
512
File Size:
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Recommended

OS:
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CPU:
Not specified
GPU:
Not specified
RAM:
Not specified

Can I run Silent Hunter III on my PC?

To run Silent Hunter III on PC you need at minimum a AMD Athlon™ 1.4 GHz (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz recommended) processor, a Not specified graphics card, and 512 of RAM running on Windows 2000 / XP(only). For the best experience at recommended settings, upgrade to a Not specified CPU and Not specified GPU.

What GPU do I need to run Silent Hunter III?

The minimum GPU required to run Silent Hunter III is the Not specified. For smooth gameplay at high graphics settings, a Not specified is recommended.

How much RAM does Silent Hunter III require?

Silent Hunter III requires a minimum of 512 RAM. For the recommended experience, Not specified of RAM is suggested.

How to check if your PC can run Silent Hunter III

  1. Check your CPU: Compare your processor against the minimum requirement: AMD Athlon™ 1.4 GHz (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz recommended).
  2. Check your GPU: Your graphics card should meet or exceed: Not specified.
  3. Check your RAM: You need at least 512 of RAM installed.
  4. Check storage: Ensure you have at least Not specified of free disk space.
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