Official specs from Steam
Mass Effect system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Supported OS | Microsoft Windows® XP with SP2 or Windows Vista* |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel P4 2.4 Ghz or faster / AMD 2.0 Ghz |
| Memory | 1.0 GB RAM or more (2.0 GB for Vista) |
| Graphics | DirectX 9.0c compatible, ATI X1300 XT or greater (ATI X1300, X1300 Pro, X1600 Pro, Radeon 2600 HD, and HD 2400 are below minimum system requirements); NVidia GeForce 6800 or greater (7300, 7600 GS, 8500 are below minimum system requirements) |
| Hard Drive | 12.0 GB or more free hard drive space |
| Sound | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
| DirectX® | 9.0c |
| Note | INTERNET CONNECTION AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT . |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Mass Effect?
Minimum: DirectX 9.0c compatible, ATI X1300 XT or greater (ATI X1300, X1300 Pro, X1600 Pro, Radeon 2600 HD, and HD 2400 are below minimum system requirements); NVidia GeForce 6800 or greater (7300, 7600 GS, 8500 are below minimum system requirements).
How much RAM does Mass Effect need?
Mass Effect needs 1.0 GB RAM or more (2.0 GB for Vista) at minimum.
How big is Mass Effect?
Mass Effect requires 12.0 GB or more free hard drive space.
Does Mass Effect run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).