An MMORPG that was released in 2004, World of Warcraft is a multiplayer game that was published by Blizzard Entertainment. WoW is basically similar to other MMORPG’s, you can create your character avatar, explore the vastness of the world in first or third person’s point of view, and of course defeat monsters and level up with various players.
But you cannot fully appreciate the game without a device, here are the minimum and recommended requirements for what your device’s system should have.
Minimum Requirements for Windows
To run WoW, your Windows PC must be a Windows 10 64-bit PC that could download all the resources such as shaders, and such things alike to be able to run WoW on your desired PC. A few recommendations for a simple and not-so-gaming PC’s are Dell 7490, HP EliteBook 840 G5, Dell 14 Rugged 5414. You can still browse online or places near you for your preferred PC to run WoW.
Additional system requirements before you could fully enter WoW is a CPU that is AMD FX-8300 or Intel Core i5-3450. For the GPU, it can be Intel UHD Graphics 630, AMD Radeon RX 560 2GB or NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 760 2GB. Your PC should be able to handle a 1024 x 768 display resolution. Lastly, an 8GB RAM, a broadband internet, a keyboard and a mouse, and a storage with 100GB available space.
Recommended Requirements for Windows
Here you have the recommended requirements if you want to go all out and can afford the setup that it requires to really get into the game. The only difference between the recommended requirements and the minimum requirements is that your mouse must be a multi-button mouse with scroll wheel. You can buy Razer Naga Pro, Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE, or SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless.
Recommended Requirements for Mac
WoW isn’t just limiting its players to Windows users, they are also welcoming those who use Mac! Your Operating System must be macOS 13.0 (Ventura), to avoid overheating of the device and also for it to run the smooth and quality graphics. The CPU must be an Intel Core i9-9900K or Apple M1 Pro chip. For the GPU it’s best to have a Metal capable GPU with 8GB VRAM.
Your Mac’s RAM must be 16 GB with a 100 GB available space. To successfully run your WoW, your home or gaming station must have a broadband internet connection. Multi-button mouse with scroll wheel is also one of the recommended requirements. Your Mac device should be able to handle a 1920 x 1080 or higher resolution.
Conclusion: Enter the WoW!
It’s best to check your system’s specs before downloading the game to avoid disappointing yourself and to also to be able to invest if you are still in the process of saving or planning to buy the following equipment or devices. If you are a big fan of World of Warcraft and have been anticipating a progressive and fun gameplay, you are willing to make sure your device can run this game.
