Can I Run Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?
Croteam · 2009
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!
Can You Run Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer | nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+ | Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP w/SP1 or newer | Windows XP w/SP1 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? →Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a demanding action game from 2009. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP w/SP1 or newer |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+ |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP w/SP1 or newer Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+ Memory: 1 GB Graphics: nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter — FAQ
Can I run Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?+
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter needs at least a Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+ processor, a nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer graphics card, 1GB of RAM, running Windows XP w/SP1 or newer.
Can Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter run without a graphics card?+
No — Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer).
How much RAM does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter need?+
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM. 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.