Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition (2012) on PC you need at least a 600 MHz Processor processor and a 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card, with 1GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 1 GHz Processor and a 16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card with 1GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 600 MHz Processor
  • GPU: 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: 1 GHz Processor
  • GPU: 16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 50

Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?
Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition needs at least a 600 MHz Processor CPU and a 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card graphics card, 1GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?
For a smooth experience, Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition recommends a 1 GHz Processor and a 16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card with 1GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition need?
Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition requires 1GB of RAM as a minimum, with 1GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?
The minimum graphics card for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition is a 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card, while a 16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.