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Can I Run Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?

Red Dot Games · 2017

Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

Can You Run Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Car Mechanic Simulator 2018’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060NVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GBNVidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core i3 3.0 GHzIntel Core i5 3.4 GHz
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows(64-bit) 7 or NewerWindows(64-bit) 7 or Newer

Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.

Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a demanding racing game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 90 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 170 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~36–44 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~80–100 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~155–185 FPS

Excellent

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows(64-bit) 7 or NewerWindows(64-bit) 7 or Newer
ProcessorIntel Core i3 3.0 GHzIntel Core i5 3.4 GHz
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GBNVidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage20 GB available space20 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows(64-bit) 7 or Newer Processor: Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows(64-bit) 7 or Newer Processor: Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 — FAQ

Can I run Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 90 FPS at 1080p in Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 170 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.

What are the minimum system requirements for Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?+

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 needs at least a Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz processor, a NVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Windows(64-bit) 7 or Newer.

Can Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 run without a graphics card?+

No — Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB).

How much RAM does Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 need?+

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.