Can I Run Arma 2?

Last updated: 29 June 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Arma 2? On this page you will find Arma 2 system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Arma 2 or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Arma 2

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Can my PC run Arma 2?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Arma 2 Windows Requirements

Arma 2 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP or Windows Vista
OS
Windows XP or Windows Vista
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
Graphics
GPU (Nvidia Geforce 7800 / ATI Radeon 1800 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 256 MB VRAM
Graphics
Fast GPU (Nvidia Geforce 8800GT or ATI Radeon 4850 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 512 or more MB VRAM
Storage
Storage
10 GB free HDD space
Storage
10 GB free HDD space

Arma 2 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system. Your processor should be Dual Core CPU (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+ or faster) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be GPU (Nvidia Geforce 7800 / ATI Radeon 1800 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 256 MB VRAM. You also have to have 10 GB free HDD space free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Arma 2 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows XP or Windows Vista. Recommended CPU would be Quad Core CPU or fast Dual Core CPU (Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or faster) CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 2 GB or more. And video card — Fast GPU (Nvidia Geforce 8800GT or ATI Radeon 4850 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 512 or more MB VRAM.

Game Details

Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Genres
Action, Simulation, Strategy
Supported languages
English*
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Bohemia Interactive
Publishers
Bohemia Interactive
Official website
arma2.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Arma 2?

You would be able to run Arma 2 on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

Can I play Arma 2 with 1 GB of RAM?

Yes, Arma 2 can run with 1 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Arma 2 need?

You need at least 1 GB of RAM to run Arma 2 on PC, but 2 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Arma 2?

Dual Core CPU (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+ or faster) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Arma 2.

How many GB is Arma 2?

At least 10 GB free HDD space of disk space is required to install Arma 2 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Arma 2?

You need GPU (Nvidia Geforce 7800 / ATI Radeon 1800 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 256 MB VRAM or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Arma 2?

Windows XP or Windows Vista or newer.

Can I run Arma 2 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

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