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At the bare minimum you need Windows 10, a quad-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a DirectX 11 graphics card with at least 1 GB of VRAM. For a smooth competitive experience, aim for Windows 10 or 11, a six-core (or better) CPU, 16 GB of RAM, a DirectX 12 GPU with 4 GB+ VRAM, and an SSD for quick map loads.

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🖥️ Technical Setup

At the bare minimum you need Windows 10, a quad-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a DirectX 11 graphics card with at least 1 GB of VRAM. For a smooth competitive experience, aim for Windows 10 or 11, a six-core (or better) CPU, 16 GB of RAM, a DirectX 12 GPU with 4 GB+ VRAM, and an SSD for quick map loads.

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