PC requirements
Dead Space 2 System Requirements
Dead Space 2 needs at least 2.8 GHz processor or equivalent, 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista or Windows 7) and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements), 256MB Video Card and Shader Model 3.0 required graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.8 GHz processor or equivalent |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista or Windows 7) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements), 256MB Video Card and Shader Model 3.0 required |
| Storage | At least 10GB of hard drive space for installation, plus additional space for saved games |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Dead Space 2 on PC
Can my PC run Dead Space 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 Dead Space 2 need?
At least 10GB of hard drive space for installation, plus additional space for saved games