Curious if your PC can run Borderlands 2? On this page you will find Borderlands 2 system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
Test your PC to see if it will run Borderlands 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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Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)
Other Requirements
Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)
Borderlands 2 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP SP3 operating system. Your processor should be 2.4 GHz Dual Core or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista). As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600. You also have to have 13 GB free free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for Borderlands 2 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7. Recommended CPU would be 2.3 GHz Quad Core CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 2 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850.
Macintosh mouse and keyboard. Borderlands 2 supports both the Xbox 360 wired gamepad AND the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
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The following video chipsets are unsupported for Borderlands 2: ATI RADEON HD 2400, NVIDIA 8600m, NVIDIA 9400m, 9600m, Intel Integrated GMA 950, Intel Integrated x3100NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Other Requirements: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)
Additional: Macintosh mouse and keyboard. Borderlands 2 supports both the Xbox 360 wired gamepad AND the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
NOTICE: The following video chipsets are unsupported for Borderlands 2: ATI RADEON HD 2400, NVIDIA 8600m, NVIDIA 9400m, 9600m, Intel Integrated GMA 950, Intel Integrated x3100NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
How much RAM does Borderlands 2 need?
You need at least 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) of RAM to run Borderlands 2 on PC, but 2 GB is recommended.
On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB.
What processor do I need for Borderlands 2?
2.4 GHz Dual Core is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Borderlands 2.
How many GB is Borderlands 2?
At least 13 GB free of disk space is required to install Borderlands 2 on your PC.
Additional: Macintosh mouse and keyboard. Borderlands 2 supports both the Xbox 360 wired gamepad AND the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
NOTICE: The following video chipsets are unsupported for Borderlands 2: ATI RADEON HD 2400, NVIDIA 8600m, NVIDIA 9400m, 9600m, Intel Integrated GMA 950, Intel Integrated x3100NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.