Rumor has it that these here specs available below are the minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version of Assassin's Creed launching in February, this year. Not yet confirmed by the renowned French developer, the specs are pretentious to say the least, but Assassin's Creed is worth it. Well, let's say close to worth it...

Originally posted by exophase.com: "A reliable anonymous source has sent along details on the system requirements for the PC release of Assassin's Creed. The specs look rather demanding and it's clear that you'll need a Crysis-capable PC to run Assassin's Creed in its full glory on PC."

Behold...:

Minimum System Requirements:
* Windows XP or Vista
* 2 GB RAM
* Dual core processor (Intel Pentium D or better)
* 256MB Direct3D 10 compatible video card, or Direct3D 9 card compatible with Shader Model 3.0 or higher
* DirectX compatible driver
* DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
* 16 GB free hard disk space
* DirectX libraries (included)
* Vista compatible sound card
* Keyboard, Mouse
* Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller (optional)

Recommended System Requirements:
* Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo, or better processor
* 3 GB System RAM
* ATI HD2900 series, Nvidia GeForce 8800 series, or better video card
* 5.1 sound card
* Microsoft Xbox 360 controller

*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release

DirectX10 compatible cards, recommended ATI HD2900 series, Nvidia GeForce 8800 series

Direct3D 9 card compatible with Shader Model 3.0 or higher

Assassin's Creed is already available for purchase to owners of Sony's PlayStation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360. Retailers worldwide offer it for around $59.99 (both versions are priced the same). It also comes in a Limited Edition pack priced at $69.99. The game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. Here's the official website.

http://www.assassinscreed.com

Now if the requirements above have made you rethink your priorities as far as upcoming games go (or nauseous), the video below stands as a reminder that Assassin's Creed is worth upgrading your system a bit. Chances are, the game looks even better than the real thing.