PC requirements
Borderlands 2 System Requirements
Borderlands 2 needs at least 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor, 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor, 2 GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP SP3 | Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor | 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) | 2 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
| Storage | 13 GB free | 20 GB free |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Borderlands 2 on PC
Can my PC run Borderlands 2?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Borderlands 2 need?
13 GB free
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.