PC requirements
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor System Requirements
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor needs at least Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz, 3 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64-bit: Vista SP2, Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 | 64-bit: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 44 GB available space | 57 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on PC
Can my PC run Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
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 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor need?
44 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.