PC requirements
BioShock 2 System Requirements
BioShock 2 needs at least AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better, 2GB of RAM and NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz, 3GB of RAM and NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 | — |
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz |
| Memory | 2GB | 3GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better | NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better |
| Storage | 11GB | — |
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Quick answers
Running BioShock 2 on PC
Can my PC run BioShock 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 BioShock 2 need?
11GB
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.