PC requirements
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II System Requirements
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II needs at least P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor, 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB RAM (Vista) and A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM (XP and Vista) and A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 | Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 |
| Processor | P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor | AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB RAM (Vista) | 2 GB RAM (XP and Vista) |
| Graphics | A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent | A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent |
| Storage | 6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space | 6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space |
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Quick answers
Running Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on PC
Can my PC run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II?
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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II need?
6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive 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.