If you’re a PC gamer and the only thing stopping you from pre-ordering Tomb Raider was finding out what hardware you’d need to run the game, then we’re here to help!

The PC version of the game has been a collaboration between Crystal Dynamics and Nixxes, which has meant that a lot of optimisations for the platform have been included, such as increased detail tessellation, improved SSAO and post-filter effects – not to mention very high resolution textures, shadows and cloths.

Not only that, but the game takes advantage of integration with Steamworks, meaning that you’ll be able to save to the cloud, earn achievements, update automatically and all the rest of the goodies that go with it.

Excited? We most definitely are. Here are the specs in detail:

Minimum system requirements for PC

• Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista,7,8 (32bit/64bit)
• DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video RAM:
  • AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT
  • nVidia 8600
• Dual core CPU:
  • AMD Athlon64 X2 2.1 Ghz (4050+)
  • Intel Core2 Duo 1.86 Ghz (E6300)
• 1GB Memory (2GB on Vista)

Recommended system requirements for PC

• Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
• DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM:
  • AMD Radeon HD 5870
  • nVidia GTX 480
• Quad core CPU:
  • AMD Phenom II X2 955
  • Intel Core i5-750
• 4GB Memory

So do the noble thing, and start preparing yourself for your survival experience now.

1. Pre-order.
2. Defragment (!)
3. Get in the snacks.
4. Wait for March 5.