Heroes VII · PC
System requirements · Heroes VII
Choose the exact game and edition. Compare minimum and recommended configurations, check SSD requirements and diagnose launch, graphics or AI-turn problems.
A minimum configuration promises neither a particular frame rate nor resolution or turn duration. VRAM capacity is not a GPU performance ranking; an older game’s 2 GB RAM requirement is not a recommendation for an entire current computer.
Heroes VII · Steam
Base game
| Component | Source minimum | Source recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 8 / 8.1 · 64-bit | Windows 8 / 8.1 · 64-bit |
| Processor | Core i5-660 3.3 GHz / Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz | Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz / FX-6100 3.3 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850 · 1 GB VRAM | GeForce GTX 670 / Radeon HD 7870 · 2 GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Not specified by source | Not specified by source |
| Available game storage | Not specified by source | Not specified by source |
| SSD | Not specified by source | Not specified by source |
The listed capacity covers the game installation. Leave additional free space for the operating system, saves, downloads and updates.
Trial by Fire · Steam
Standalone expansion
| Component | Source minimum | Source recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 8 / 8.1 · 64-bit | Windows 8 / 8.1 · 64-bit |
| Processor | Core i5-660 3.3 GHz / Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz | Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz / FX-6100 3.3 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850 · 1 GB VRAM | GeForce GTX 670 / Radeon HD 7870 · 2 GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Not specified by source | Not specified by source |
| Available game storage | Not specified by source | Not specified by source |
| SSD | Not specified by source | Not specified by source |
The listed capacity covers the game installation. Leave additional free space for the operating system, saves, downloads and updates.
Edition and current installation
The base game and Trial by Fire list the same CPU, RAM and GPU on Steam. The table retains the historical Windows 8/8.1 listing; the store note states that the game can be played on Windows 10 and 11. The retrieved table omits storage, so no amount is guessed here.
What to check on your computer
On a laptop, check which graphics adapter the game actually uses and compare the same power conditions. Measure long AI turns on the same map; a faster GPU may not shorten their calculation. Establish a repeatable baseline before changing drivers or settings.
Launch, graphics or AI turns?
The game will not launch
Record the exact edition, build, operating system and full error message. A crash before the menu is not a frame-rate measurement. Verify a clean installation before adding a mod.
Low visual smoothness
Use the same scene, resolution and settings. Change one item at a time: shadows, effects or resolution. Record the result and retain the change that helped.
Long opponent turns
Compare the same save and AI. Map size, active player count and engine are part of the test; comparing two different maps does not isolate the computer’s contribution.
A DirectX library is missing
Microsoft distinguishes Windows DirectX from optional legacy libraries such as D3DX9 and XInput 1.3. Its June 2010 package adds these components without changing the system DirectX version. Follow the game’s installation instructions for the particular missing component.
Requirement source
Numbers come from the linked store pages. Diagnostic steps are editorial advice, not an in-house benchmark or automatic verification of your computer’s compatibility.