Grid Minimum Requirements

• GRID is a racing game for Windows computers with realistic graphics as well as a variety of tracks and cars to choose from. Just because you own a PC does not mean you can play GRID. Understand the minimum hardware specifications your computer must meet to play the game for the best experience possible.

Operating System

• GRID is not available on Linux or Mac OS X. The game requires either Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista. Vista users should have the free Service Pack 1 update installed for best results.

CPU and RAM

• Some gaming computers have 8GB RAM or more. computer memory image by Rob Hill from Fotolia.com

  The game requires an Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3000+ CPU, but the developer suggests at least a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 3800+ for a better game play experience. The minimum RAM requirements is 1GB but 2GB or more is preferable.

Video Card and Sound Card

• Sound cards provide audio output. sound card and headphones isolated image by Renewer from Fotolia.com

  GRID works with the Nvidia GeForce 6800 and ATI Radeon X1300 video cards or later, but you should have at least a GeForce 8800 or Radeon X1950 if you want the highest-quality graphics possible. You should also have a DirectX-compatible sound card. High-end audio cards like the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi will create a more realistic gaming experience.

  According to the makers of GRID, not all integrated graphics and sound cards are compatible. It guarantees compatibility with the following Nvidia and ATI cards: Geforce 6800, 7100, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950, 8600, 8800, 9800, ATI Radeon X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950, HD2600, HD2900 and HD3870.

  You must also have Microsoft DirectX 9.0c on your computer.

Hard Drive, Optical Drive and Internet

• Insert the DVD discs that come with the game to install it. dvd drive laser closeup image by .shock from Fotolia.com

  Make sure you have at least 12.5GB of free space on your hard drive and a DVD-ROM drive compatible with dual-layer discs. You also need a broadband Internet connection for online play, which should preferably be 512 kilobits-per-second or faster.