Official specs from Steam
Dead Space 3 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS * | FOR (SP3), Vista (SP1) or WINDOWS 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.8 GHz processor or equivalent |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements), 256MB Video Card and Shader Model 3.0 required |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Please note that attempting to play the game using video hardware that isn’t listed above may result in reduced performance, graphical issues or cause the game to not run at all. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Dead Space 3?
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements), 256MB Video Card and Shader Model 3.0 required.
How much RAM does Dead Space 3 need?
Dead Space 3 needs 1 GB RAM at minimum.
How big is Dead Space 3?
Dead Space 3 requires 10 GB available space.
Does Dead Space 3 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).