Mass Effect 2 PC System Requirements

With all the new graphics BioWare added to Mass Effect 2 you really owe it to the integrity of the game to have the proper system for playing it. I've seen some reports where people were able to play it on an old GeForce 7600GT but they were not really able to play the game at its highest settings. So that being said I have included what is considered the minimum PC system Requirements for Mass Effect 2.

But for your maximum playing pleasure, I suggest upgrading your system to make sure it meets the Mass Effect 2 requirements.

If you really want to benefit from all the new features BioWare has included in Mass Effect 2, then you will seriously want to consider a system upgrade (if you haven't already). Just in case you don't already have Mass Effect 2, let me share with you some of the key features of the game while I have your attention. It has a choice of 19 futuristic weapons, you get to recruit Elite Specialists to help you with your missions, you can uncover secret missions by exploring the galaxy and one of the best features is that it will integrate with the original Mass Effect.

• PC MINIMUM System Requirements:
  
  • OS = Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7
  • Memory = 1 GB RAM for Windows XP / 2 GB RAM for Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Processor = 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU
  • DVD ROM = 1x Speed
  • Hard Drive = 15 GB
  • Sound Card = DirectX 9.0c compatible
  • Video Card = 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
  • Direct X = DirectX 9.0c August 2008
  • Input = Keyboard / Mouse

Here are the PC recommended System Requirements for playing Mass Effect 2: You will need a Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1/Windows 7, you need to have at least 2 GB RAM, 2.6+ GHz Cure 2 Duo Intel or an equivalent AMD CPU, you also need 100% DirectX compatible sound and card drivers, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, or better is highly recommended for optimum playing, and last but not least you need DirectX August 2008.

The Supported Chipsets for this system are:the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or greater; and the ATI Radeon X1600 Pro or greater.

Please note : The following chipsets do not meet the minimum requirements and are not recommended: NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350

Be aware you may be required to perform updates for both your video and sound card drivers. Also unfortunately Intel and S3 video cards are not officially supported in Mass Effect 2. Sorry dude!

NOTES: It is strongly recommended you install the latest drivers for both your audio and video cards for optimum playing.

Be aware there has not been extensive testing on either laptop or mobile versions of the above supported video cards. This means they may have driver or other performance issues that we are not aware of at this time. Therefore Mass Effect 2 does not officially support them nor do they officially support Intel or S3 Video cards for playing Mass Effect 2.

As you can see most of these requirements are pretty basic to gaming but for some of you newbies out there this list can prove to be invaluable.

Seeing as how BioWare was really good with continuing the Mass Effect saga with their latest version, Mass Effect 2, which arrived earlier this year, it seems only right to have the best PC to play the game on. Mass Effect 2 proved to be both technically and visually superior to its predecessor. So if you are a serious gamer, you can't go wrong with the getting the proper setup to play.Check here for a Xbox 360 custom case.

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