Can I Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

Last updated: 24 April 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Call of Duty®: Black Ops? On this page you will find Call of Duty®: Black Ops 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 Call of Duty®: Black Ops 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: Call of Duty®: Black Ops

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Can my PC run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

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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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Call of Duty®: Black Ops Windows Requirements

Call of Duty®: Black Ops system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows Vista / XP / 7
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2GB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
Storage
12GB*
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c-compatible

Call of Duty®: Black Ops minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows Vista / XP / 7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Shader 3.0 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT / ATI Radeon X1950Pro. You also have to have 12GB* free disk space to install the game.

Game Details

The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.

Release date
8 November, 2021
Required age
18+
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, French
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Treyarch
Publishers
Activision
Official website
callofduty.com
Support website
support.activision.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

You would be able to run Call of Duty®: Black Ops 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:

How much RAM does Call of Duty®: Black Ops need?

You need at least 2GB of RAM to run Call of Duty®: Black Ops on PC.

What processor do I need for Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

Intel Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Call of Duty®: Black Ops.

How many GB is Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

At least 12GB* of disk space is required to install Call of Duty®: Black Ops on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

You need Shader 3.0 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT / ATI Radeon X1950Pro or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

Windows Vista / XP / 7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?

DirectX 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Call of Duty®: Black Ops release date?

Call of Duty®: Black Ops release date is 8 November, 2021.

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