If you don't feel like waiting for the boxed copy, X3 will also be released on Valve's Steam download service on September 25. In the meantime here are the minimal and recommended system specs for X3 after the jump:
Minimum Requirements
- Microsoft Windows XP (SP-2), Vista SP1™
- Pentium IV or AMD equivalent at 2.0 GHz
- 1 GB RAM
- 256 MB 3D DirectX 9 Compatible video card (not onboard) with Pixel Shader 1.1 support
- Soundcard (Surround Sound support recommended)
- 10 GB free hard disk space
- DVD-ROM Drive
- Mouse and Keyboard or Joystick (optional support for force-feedback) or Gamepad
Recommended Configuration
- Microsoft Windows XP (SP-2), Vista SP1™
- Intel Core™ 2 Duo or AMD equivalent at 2.0 GHz
- 3 GB RAM
- 256 MB 3D DirectX 9 Compatible video card (not onboard) with Pixel Shader 3.0 support
- Soundcard (Surround Sound support recommended)
- 10 GB free hard disk space
- DVD-ROM Drive
- Mouse and Keyboard or Joystick (optional support for force-feedback) or Gamepad



