PC requirements
Mass Effect 2 System Requirements
Mass Effect 2 needs at least 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU, 2 GB RAM and 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU, 2 GB RAM and ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 64bit | Windows 7 64bit |
| Processor | 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU | 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 22 GB available space | 22 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX 9.0c compatible | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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Quick answers
Running Mass Effect 2 on PC
Can my PC run Mass Effect 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 Mass Effect 2 need?
22 GB available space
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.