Official specs from Steam
Mass Effect 2 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 64bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 22 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
| VR Support | NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or greater; ATI Radeon X1600 Pro or greater. |
| Additional Notes | Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required. |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 64bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 22 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Mass Effect 2?
Minimum: 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support). Recommended: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended.
How much RAM does Mass Effect 2 need?
Mass Effect 2 needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 2 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Mass Effect 2?
Mass Effect 2 requires 22 GB available space.
Does Mass Effect 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).