PC requirements
Mass Effect Legendary Edition System Requirements
Mass Effect Legendary Edition needs at least Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM and GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB RAM and GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 120 GB available space | 120 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Mass Effect Legendary Edition on PC
Can my PC run Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
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 Legendary Edition need?
120 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.