System Requirements

This article is dedicated to running Warframe on your PC/Laptop and some tips and tools on how to improve your overall performance.

System Requirements
Running warframe with the minimum system requirements.


 * OS: Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or higher.
 * CPU: Intel Core Duo E6400 or AMD Athlon 64 4000+
 * RAM: 2 GB
 * GPU: Nvidia Geforce 8600 or ATI Radeon HD 3600
 * DirectX: 9.0c
 * Hard Drive: 2 GB of hard drive spaceSystemRequirementsLab.jpg

If you are unsure that your computer specifications are correct for warframe, or if you simply want to be sure click on the link below and search for Warframe. Select automatic detection of hardware and accept the applet run request by your browser. System Requirements Lab, Can you RUN it.

Please be reminded that these published system requirements (and subsequently, the test above) is only theoretical minimum requirements. Your system may be able to run Warframe with playable frame per second outside these requirements.

PhysX
Warframe is a PhysX intensive game, utilizing the PhysX engine to create particles, breakable objects, and more with outstanding physics effect. To be able to fully use PhysX and run the game smoothly, you will need a proper Nvidia GPU card. PhysX does not support AMD GPUs. PhysX can be switched on/off in the in-game graphics menu.

Improved Performance with Nvidia GPUs

Unless you have a Geforce GTX 660 or better, PhysX calculation will put a serious strain on your GPU. You could simply buy a new PC and go for a 2-way or 3-way SLI setup. This however, is not a real option for most people.



You can however, pair your current GPU with a second GPU and dedicated this GPU for PhysX calculation, or upgrade your current GPU and use your old GPU as a dedicated PhysX card in non-SLI configuration. All you need is a motherboard with a extra PCI Express slot and a card that supports PhysX. You can then dedicate this card to PhysX. Also ensure that both card support the same DirectX version, either 9.0 or 11.0.

AMD GPUs and PhysX

Unfortunately, Nvidia does not support AMD card running PhysX. The only way around this is by adding a Nvidia GPU to your computer and dedicate this for PhysX calculation, much like the option above for pure Nvidia setup. But currently, there aren't any drivers that support this solution, at least officially. There is a hacked version of those drivers that will remedy this. Do take into account that these drivers are not an official release by Nvidia nor AMD.

Nvidia PhysX performance reference PhysX configuration reference

Tools
A range of tools and utilities you might find useful, all freeware no trials or payware!
 * 3DP Chip: Little program that checks what hardware is on your rig and then find the proper drivers. 3DP Chip
 * Memory Cleaner: Clean RAM and System Cache, optimizing your gaming experience. Memory Cleaner
 * DiskMax: Keep your hard drive clean and remove any unwanted files. A range of scanning profiles for novice to expert users, comes with disk defrag. DiskMax
 * CoreTemp: Keep an eye on your core(s) temperature. Works with System Monitor. CoreTemp
 * System Monitor: Live stats of about your rig, cpu coreloads, RAM/Page File and more. System Monitor II
 * GPU Monitor: Live stats about your GPU. Compatible with all type of GPUs. GPU Monitor
 * Network Monitor: Live stats about your network connection(s). Network Monitor II
 * Ping Monitor: Ping any server/website with live stats. Ping Monitor
 * AusLogic Disk Defrag: Defrag and optimize your hard disk. It's recommended to use it in conjuntion with DiskMax. DO NOT USE THIS ON SSD-BASED HARD DRIVE, AS IT COULD SHORTEN YOUR SSD'S LIFETIME! Disk-Defrag
 * FRAPS: FPS read out while gaming. FRAPS
 * CCleaner: Registry cleaner. CCleaner
 * Leatrix Latency Fix: Online gaming latency issue fix. Leatrix Latency Fix
 * Advanced System Care: The included Turbo Boost Tool eliminates CPU usage from unwanted programs during play, speeding up your gameplay (also includes tons of care and maintenance tools, all in one free package). Advanced System Care Free

Tricks & Settings
Some minor adjustments in your Windows OS could improve your overall performance. Here are some listed, but take into account that this is for the advanced users. It is strongly adviced to not to use this unless you have some experience. Before proceeding, make sure to do a full backup (system image, registry back up, etc.) in case of anything bad happened.

Start --> Run --> Type: regedit --> Enter--> Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows --> Right click on Windows folder --> New --> Key --> Folder name: Psched --> Select new Psched folder --> Right click --> New --> DWORD (32-bit) Value --> Rename entry --> NonBestEffortLimit --> Right click on entry --> Modify --> set Value to 0 --> Base = Decimal. Reboot for changes to take effect.
 * QoS 100% bandwidth, in Windows 7 Home Premium / Home Basic / Basic

Start --> Run --> Type: gpedit.msc --> Enter --> Navigate to --> Local Computer Policy --> Administrative Templates --> Network --> QOS Packet Scheduler --> Select Limit reservable bandwidth setting --> Edit Setting tab --> Check enabled --> Change Bandwidth limit % to 0 --> Apply. Start --> Run --> ncpa.cpl --> Will open Network Connections --> Right click on Connection --> '''Properties. Make sure QoS Packet Scheduler '''box is checked. Start --> Run --> Type: regedit --> Enter --> Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management -->  Open: "DisablePagingExecutive" --> Change value to "1" --> Close registry editor and reboot. ONLY USE THIS TWEAK WHEN YOU HAVE 512 MB OF RAM OR MORE!
 * QoS 100% bandwith, in Windows 7 Professional / Ultimate / Enterprise
 * Core Performance Boost: RAM