Halo Infinite beta system requirements: Can my PC run it?

The first Halo Infinite beta test has proven to be a massive hit so far despite its rough edges, and if you were lucky enough to get invited to the test flight through the Halo Insider Program, you’re probably eager to jump in yourself. But just how powerful of a PC do you need to play the Halo Infinite beta, anyway? We weren’t sure leading up to the technical preview’s release, but now that it’s live, 343 Industries has provided fans with a full breakdown of minimum and recommended PC specs for the first Halo Infinite beta test. Here’s what you need to know, including what the minimum and recommended specs are as well as a way you can check if your PC meet these requirements.

List of Halo Infinite beta system requirements

Halo Infinite’s minimum requirements will likely be fairly accessible for most players, as they’re not too demanding. With that said, more powerful hardware never hurts to have, especially if you want to push for a sky-high framerate on one of the best PC gaming monitors available.

Here’s what 343 Industries lists as the minimum required specs for the Halo Infinite beta:

• OS: Windows 10 RS3 x64 1709 Fall Creators Update
• CPU: Intel i5-4440 or AMD FX-8370
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD RX 570
• VRAM: 4GB
• RAM: 8GB

With this hardware, you’ll be able to play the Halo Infinite beta with decent visuals and an acceptable framerate. However, you’re going to need beefier specs if you want to enjoy the game on higher settings with smoother FPS.

Here’s what the developers list as recommended specs for the Halo Infinite beta:

• OS: Windows 10 19H2 x64 1909 November 2019
• CPU: Intel i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
• VRAM: 8+ GB
• RAM: 16+ GB

These specs will give you the power you need to play Halo Infinite at ultra settings with buttery smooth framerates, although it’s worth noting that many of these components (particularly the GPUs) are hard to come by right now. If your specs don’t match or surpass these recommended ones, try turning some settings down.

Will my PC run the Halo Infinite beta?

If you’re unsure whether or not your PC meets the minimum and/or recommended specs listed above, don’t worry — there’s an easy way to check. All you need to do is do a quick analysis with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, which allows you to review what hardware you’ve got installed in your system with just a few clicks. Here’s how to use it.

1. Click the Windows button on your taskbar.
2. Type dxdiag.
3. Click dxdiag in the search results. Windows will then show your PC specifications.
4. Navigate to the System tab for details on your processor, memory, and Windows version.
5. Navigate to Display tab for details on your graphics hardware and video memory (VRAM).

If a part of your PC isn’t up-to-spec for Halo Infinite, you’ll be able to tell with this handy tool. Don’t forget to check out our guides to the best cheap graphics cards and the best budget CPUs if you need to make an upgrade, as the minimum specs for Halo Infinite are pretty affordable. Alternatively, you can also check out our roundup of all the best graphics cards and the best processors for your custom PC if you want to make some big upgrades to your rig. Hopefully you’ll be able to find powerful GPUs in stock despite scalpers’ efforts to ravage retailer inventories.

For more information on Halo Infinite itself and its beta, make sure you check out our full coverage on the Halo Infinite beta schedule as well as our list of Halo Infinite beta known bugs and launch issues. Also, make sure you read our guide on how to play the Halo Infinite beta so that you can properly sign up for the next flight if you haven’t already.

Halo Infinite is expected to launch on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 (and Windows 11) PCs during the Holiday 2021 season, and may specifically launch in November based on a possible leak in a donut ad. The campaign most likely costs $60, but the multiplayer will be completely free-to-play. With any luck, it will end up being one of the best Xbox games ever.