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Planet Centauri Minimum & Recommended System Specifications
Before setting up Planet Centauri (1.1), verify that your hardware meets the required CPU, GPU, memory, and storage specifications below. Having sufficient headroom ensures stable frame pacing and prevents shader compilation stutters in PC Games titles.
| Specification | Minimum Setup (1080p / 30–60 FPS) | Recommended Setup (1080p–1440p / 60+ FPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows (64-bit) | Windows (Latest 64-bit Update) |
| Processor (CPU) | Quad-core 3.0 GHz (Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 3 class) | 6-core / 8-core 3.6 GHz+ (Core i7 / Ryzen 5 5600X+) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB Dual-Channel RAM | 16 GB Dual-Channel RAM |
| Graphics (GPU) | 4 GB VRAM DirectX 11/12 or Vulkan 1.3 GPU | 8 GB+ VRAM Dedicated GPU |
| Storage Space | 350.26 MB free space (SSD recommended) | NVMe SSD with 2x 350.26 MB temporary extraction headroom |
Storage & Performance Optimization Checklist
- Unpack Headroom: Keep at least twice the archive size (
350.26 MB) free during extraction if unpacking compressed.zip,.rar, or.7zarchives. - Graphics Drivers & Runtimes: Update WHQL GPU drivers and ensure Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributables (x64) and DirectX End-User Runtimes are installed.
- SSD Installation: Installing Planet Centauri on an NVMe or SATA SSD significantly reduces initial asset streaming and level loading times.
Main Release Page & Verified Mirrors
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