You must be wondering, can my PC run Black Mesa? On this page you will find Black Mesa system requirements for PC (Windows and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows 7 (32/)/Vista | OS Windows 7 (32/) |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 6 GB | Memory 8 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics 2 GB Dedicated Video Card | Graphics 4 GB Dedicated Video Card |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 9.0c | DirectX Version 9.0c |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 20 GB | Storage 20 GB |
Black Mesa minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 (32/)/Vista operating system. Your processor should be 2.6 Dual Core or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 6 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 2 GB Dedicated Video Card. You also have to have 20 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for Black Mesa for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 (32/). Recommended CPU would be 3.2 Quad Core CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — 4 GB Dedicated Video Card.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Ubuntu 14.0 | OS Ubuntu 14.0 |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 4 GB | Memory 6 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics 2 GB Dedicated Video Card | Graphics 3 GB Dedicated Video Card |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 20 GB | Storage 20 GB |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes Does not support the Nouveau display driver | Additional Notes Does not support the Nouveau display driver |
If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 14.0. Processor should be 2.6 Dual Core or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.
For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 14.0. As for the processor/CPU, use 3.2 Quad Core or equivalent. Add 6 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have 3 GB Dedicated Video Card graphics card.
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You would be able to run Black Mesa 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:
Minimum requirements for Linux are:
No, this is not enough to play Black Mesa. The minimum RAM is 6 GB.
Yes, Black Mesa can run with 6 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 6 GB of RAM to run Black Mesa on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.
And on Linux/SteamOS: 4 GB minimum, and 6 GB recommended.
2.6 Dual Core is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Black Mesa.
At least 20 GB of disk space is required to install Black Mesa on your PC.
You need 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or more powerful video card.
Yes, Black Mesa needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Black Mesa release date is 6 March, 2021.
