Official specs from Steam
Spec Ops: The Line system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP SP3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 6 GB free |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600XT (256 MB memory) |
| DirectX® | 9.0 |
| Sound | DirectX Compatible |
| Additional | Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include: STEAM Client, Microsoft Direct X, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, Visual C++ 2005 SP1 RedistributableCompatible |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows Vista/7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 10 GB free |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512+ MB memory) |
| DirectX® | 9.0 |
| Sound | DirectX Compatible |
| Additional | Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include: STEAM Client, Microsoft Direct X, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, Visual C++ 2005 SP1 RedistributableCompatible |
macOS minimum
| OSX | 10.7.5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Dual Core processor |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 6 GB free |
| Video Card | Radeon HD 4670/4850/4870 |
| Sound | Stereo Compatible |
| Additional | Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game). Two button Mouse recommended. |
macOS recommended
| Maverick OSX | 10.7.5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Dual Core processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 6 GB free |
| Video Card | - Radeon HD 5670/5750/5770/5870/6630/6750/6770/6970, GeForce 8800/9600/120/130/Quadro FX 5600, GeForce 9400/285/320/330/Quadro FX 4800, GeForce 640/650/660/675/680 |
| Sound | Stereo Compatible |
| Additional | Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game). Two button Mouse recommended. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Spec Ops: The Line?
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600XT (256 MB memory). Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512+ MB memory).
How much RAM does Spec Ops: The Line need?
Spec Ops: The Line needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 3 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Spec Ops: The Line?
Spec Ops: The Line requires 6 GB free.
Does Spec Ops: The Line run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.