PC requirements
Borderlands System Requirements
Borderlands needs at least 2.4 Ghz or equivalent processor with SSE2 support, 1GB System RAM (2GB recommended with Vista) and 256mb video ram or better (GeForce 7 series or higher/Radeon HD3000 series or higher) graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP/Vista |
| Processor | 2.4 Ghz or equivalent processor with SSE2 support |
| Memory | 1GB System RAM (2GB recommended with Vista) |
| Graphics | 256mb video ram or better (GeForce 7 series or higher/Radeon HD3000 series or higher) |
| Storage | 8 GB or more free space |
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Other platforms
Borderlands is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Borderlands on PC
Can my PC run Borderlands?
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 need?
8 GB or more free space