Can I Run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz) | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz) | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 40 GB | 40 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 | — |
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About
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a team-based, tactical FPS based on lethal close quarters combat and objective-oriented multiplayer gameplay. Experience the intensity of modern combat where skill is rewarded, and teamwork wins the fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Insurgency: Sandstorm on my PC?
To run Insurgency: Sandstorm you need at least a GeForce GTX 760 or a Radeon HD 7970, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 980 or a Radeon R9 390X, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Insurgency: Sandstorm minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970, CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz), RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 40 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
What are the recommended specs for Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Insurgency: Sandstorm recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X, CPU: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz), RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 40 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
How many GB is Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Insurgency: Sandstorm requires at least 40 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Yes, a GTX 1650 should run Insurgency: Sandstorm at minimum settings. It meets the minimum GPU tier but falls below the recommended spec, so expect 1080p low-to-medium and occasional frame dips in demanding scenes.
Is Insurgency: Sandstorm CPU or GPU intensive?
Insurgency: Sandstorm puts balanced load on both CPU and GPU. Neither component is dramatically heavier than the other, so a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU delivers the best experience.
Can Steam Deck run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Yes, Insurgency: Sandstorm is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 97% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Insurgency: Sandstorm and 90% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
