Before installing Delta Force, the first thing to check is where your PC actually stands. This guide copies the official system requirements straight from the Steam store page into one table, then goes a step further: instead of asking whether the game merely launches, it helps you judge whether your machine has enough headroom to play and record highlights at the same time. Storage is treated the same way — not just the 88 GB install size, but the extra room your clips will need.
The real question: can you play and record?
Treat the minimum spec (GTX 660, 8 GB RAM) as a baseline for launching the game on low settings. If you want stable frame rates in large-scale fights, the recommended spec (GTX 1060 5G, 16 GB RAM) is the practical starting line. If you also plan to record, check whether your GPU has a hardware encoder such as NVENC and whether you sit comfortably above the recommended tier. Hardware encoding takes most of the load off the CPU, so a recommended-spec PC can usually handle recording without an upgrade. For how to tune the graphics options themselves, see the Delta Force best settings guide.
Official Delta Force system requirements (Steam)
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| GPU | GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 / Intel Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 1060 5G / Radeon RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 88 GB available space | 88 GB available space |
Frame-rate checklist
- Update your graphics driver to the latest version to rule out the most basic frame drops.
- If you fall short of the recommended tier, drop the resolution and graphics preset one notch to give the GPU headroom.
- Close browsers, launchers, and other background apps before playing to ease the pressure on an 8 GB RAM machine.
- Keep extra disk space free for clips on top of the 88 GB the install itself needs.
How to check your PC specs (dxdiag)
- 1Check CPU and RAM with dxdiag — Press Win+R, type dxdiag, and run it. The System tab shows your processor model and memory size right away — compare them with the CPU and Memory rows in the table.
- 2Confirm your GPU on the Display tab — The Display tab of the same dxdiag window lists your graphics card name and VRAM. Work out whether your card is closer to a GTX 660 or a GTX 1060 5G.
- 3Check free storage — Open Settings > System > Storage or This PC in File Explorer to see how much space is left. The install needs 88 GB, so leave more than that if you plan to keep clips.
- 4Grade your PC against the table — Match the three results against the table: below minimum, between minimum and recommended, or above recommended. Above recommended with a hardware encoder means you can aim for recording as well.
If recording is part of the plan, meet DOR
DOR is a free clip app for Windows that detects your game automatically, records the full match, and turns kills and highlights into separate clips on its own. It uses NVENC hardware encoding by default, so the load it puts on the game is low — a recommended-spec PC can usually play Delta Force and record at the same time. Finished clips can be trimmed in the browser editor and checked or shared straight on the dor.gg web app. To cut the GPU cost of recording even further, see how to reduce recording GPU load.
Official source
The spec figures in this article come from the official system requirements on the Steam store page for Delta Force, checked on August 21, 2026. See the original listing on the Steam Delta Force page.
