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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | expansion pack }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | expansion pack }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, unlock }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, unlock }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Driving, Vehicle simulator, Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Truck }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Truck Simulator }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Truck Simulator }}
 
|steam appid  = 270880
 
|steam appid  = 270880
 
|steam appid side = 1209471,1209470,1162160,1149810,1116310,1104880,1076080,1015160,962750,951650,800370,684630,620610,588600,566890,561620,546260,541260,526940,520550,463740,450550,441960,432710,422310,421090,421081,421080,421070,300010
 
|steam appid side = 1209471,1209470,1162160,1149810,1116310,1104880,1076080,1015160,962750,951650,800370,684630,620610,588600,566890,561620,546260,541260,526940,520550,463740,450550,441960,432710,422310,421090,421081,421080,421070,300010
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= https://americantrucksimulator.com/
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|hltb        = 34086
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|mobygames    = american-truck-simulator
 
|mobygames    = american-truck-simulator
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Truck Simulator}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://americantrucksimulator.com/ Official website]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://forum.scssoft.com/viewforum.php?f=122 Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://forum.scssoft.com/viewforum.php?f=122 Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/270880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/270880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
===Microtransactions===
 
*'''[[Cosmetic (microtransaction)|Cosmetic]]''': Truck accessories and paint jobs are sold separately.
 
*'''[[Unlock (microtransaction)|Unlock]]''': Cargo packs are sold separately, which offer trailer configurations and gameplay elements that are otherwise unavailable.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Arizona | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Arizona | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Cabin Accessories |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Christmas Paint Jobs Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Christmas Paint Jobs Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Classic Stripes Paint Jobs Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Classic Stripes Paint Jobs Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Dragon Truck Design Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Dragon Truck Design Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Forest Machinery |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Forest Machinery |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Freightliner Cascadia | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Halloween Paint Jobs Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Halloween Paint Jobs Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Idaho |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Idaho |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Volvo VNL | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Volvo VNL | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Washington |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Washington |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Western Star 49X | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Wheel Tuning Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Wheel Tuning Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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}}
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            = Truck accessories and paint jobs are sold separately.
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|currency            =
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      =
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|free-to-grind      =
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|loot box            =
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|none                =
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              = Cargo packs are sold separately, offering trailer configurations and gameplay elements that are otherwise unavailable.
 
}}
 
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = 40-120°. Added in 1.5 update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/704082239833096113|title=ATS World Rescale is released in Update 1.5! - Steam Community|date=2016-12-12}}</ref> Accessed by pressing {{Key|F4}} 3x in-game.
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|fov notes                  = 40-120°. Added in 1.5 update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/americantrucksimulator/announcements/detail/704082239833096113|title=ATS World Rescale is released in Update 1.5! - Steam Community|date=2016-12-12}}</ref><br>Accessed by pressing {{Key|F4}} and selecting '''Adjust seats''' in the game.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}.
 
|hdr notes                  = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}.
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|ray tracing                = false
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = hackable
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|online play          = true
|online play players  = 1500
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|online play players  = 8
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
|online play notes    = Use [https://truckersmp.com/ Truckers MP] (Windows 64-bit only).
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|online play notes    = Native support added in update 1.41.<ref name="fortyone"/>
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                = false
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|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = hackable
 
|dedicated          = hackable
|dedicated notes    = Use [https://truckersmp.com/ Truckers MP] (Windows 64-bit only).
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|dedicated notes    = Use the [https://truckersmp.com/ TruckersMP] mod (Windows 64-bit only).
|self-hosting      = false
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|self-hosting      = true
|self-hosting notes =  
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|self-hosting notes = Available since update 1.41.<ref name="fortyone">{{Refurl|url=https://blog.scssoft.com/2021/07/american-truck-simulator-141-release.html|title=American Truck Simulator: 1.41 Release|date=2021-07-13}}</ref>
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
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|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
|trackir                    =  
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|trackir                    = true
|trackir notes              =  
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|trackir notes              = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z.
 
|tobii eye tracking          = true
 
|tobii eye tracking          = true
 
|tobii eye tracking notes    = Added in 1.35 update<ref name="1.35"/>
 
|tobii eye tracking notes    = Added in 1.35 update<ref name="1.35"/>
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|wing                  =  
 
|wing                  =  
 
|wing notes            =  
 
|wing notes            =  
|opengl versions        = true
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|opengl versions        = 3.3
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  

Revision as of 00:14, 17 July 2021

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
American Truck Simulator
American Truck Simulator cover
Developers
SCS Software
Engines
Prism3D
Release dates
Windows February 2, 2016
macOS (OS X) February 2, 2016
Linux February 2, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 76
OpenCritic 81
IGDB 78
Taxonomy
Monetization Expansion pack
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Unlock
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Driving, Vehicle simulator, Open world
Vehicles Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes North America
Series Truck Simulator
American Truck Simulator on HowLongToBeat
American Truck Simulator on IGDB
American Truck Simulator on MobyGames
American Truck Simulator on Wikipedia
Truck Simulator
Euro Truck Simulator (series)
German Truck Simulator 2010
UK Truck Simulator 2010
Trucks & Trailers 2011
Scania Truck Driving Simulator 2012
American Truck Simulator 2016

Key points

Many video and gameplay settings available.
Active modding community.

General information

Official forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Official website
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
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Gold Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Arizona Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Cabin Accessories
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Christmas Paint Jobs Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Classic Stripes Paint Jobs Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Colorado
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Dragon Truck Design Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Forest Machinery
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Freightliner Cascadia Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Halloween Paint Jobs Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Idaho
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Heavy Cargo Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Kenworth T680 Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Kenworth W900 Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Nevada Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
New Mexico
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Oregon
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Peterbilt 389 Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Peterbilt 579 Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Pink Ribbon Charity Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Space Paint Jobs Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steampunk Paint Jobs Pack Reward for following Steam Store page prior to release[1]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Special Transport
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steering Creations Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Utah
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Valentine's Paint Jobs Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Volvo VNL Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Washington
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Western Star 49X Free.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Wheel Tuning Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic Truck accessories and paint jobs are sold separately.
Unlock Cargo packs are sold separately, offering trailer configurations and gameplay elements that are otherwise unavailable.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -nointro command line argument[2]

Game data

Configuration file location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\American Truck Simulator\config.cfg
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/American Truck Simulator/config.cfg
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/American Truck Simulator/config.cfg
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\270880\remote\profiles\<user-id>\config.cfg
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\American Truck Simulator\profiles\
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/American Truck Simulator/profiles/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/American Truck Simulator/profiles/
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\270880\remote\profiles\<user-id>\save\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Added in update 1.33.[3]

Video

Advanced graphical settings.
Advanced graphical settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
40-120°. Added in 1.5 update.[4]
Accessed by pressing F4 and selecting Adjust seats in the game.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use a borderless windowed program, the top of the truck will be cut off in the menu and customization screens, but this doesn't affect gameplay.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
SMAA (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as of update 1.36.[5]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering.
Ray tracing (RT)

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.
Key rebindings.
Key rebindings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Menus can be navigated with controller, but there are too many binds to fit on a controller.
Controller remapping
Adjustment options for deadzones, steering linearity, force feedback, and axis mode
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Added in 1.35 update[6]
Haptic feedback
XInput feedback support was added in 1.3 patch[7]
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Added in 1.35 update[6]
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound and music.
Surround sound
Inherits Windows settings.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Bulgarian
Simplified Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
Ukrainian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
8 Co-op
Native support added in update 1.41.[8]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Use the TruckersMP mod (Windows 64-bit only).
Self-hosting
Available since update 1.41.[8]
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Headsets
SteamVR
Add -openvr to launch options
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Windows Mixed Reality
Add -openvr to launch options
OSVR
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Tobii Eye Tracking
Added in 1.35 update[6]
TrackIR
Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z.
Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11 Fully switched from Direct3D 9 to 11 as of update 1.36.[5]
OpenGL 3.3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Bullet
Audio FMOD OpenAL prior to update 1.37.

Carrying over ETS2 settings to the game

Copy files[9]

Copy all *.sii files (with exception of profile.sii) from
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\profiles\<user-id>\
to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\American Truck Simulator\profiles\<user-id>\

Console

The console can be accessed by pressing ~ in-game.
There is an extensive list of console commands documented here.
Enable console[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open config.cfg.
  3. On line 63 change uset g_developer "0" to uset g_developer "1".
  4. On line 88 change uset g_console "0" to uset g_console "1".
  5. Save the file.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 64-bit
Processor (CPU) 2.4 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450-class
Intel HD 4000
64-bit OS required. 32-bit version of the game is unsupported.[10]
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.9
Processor (CPU) 2.4 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450-class
Intel HD 4000
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit
Processor (CPU) 2.4 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450-class
Intel HD 4000
A 64-bit operating system is required.


References