Can I Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II?

Last updated: 23 April 2024

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

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

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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 II Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB for 32-bit OS or 4 GB for OS
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
Storage
16 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 11.0c compatible
Additional
Additional
Broadband connection required for activation and multiplayer gameplay
Note
Note
Windows XP Operating System is not supported
Further information
Further information
Available here

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB for 32-bit OS or 4 GB for OS. As for a graphics card, it should be Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB. You also have to have 16 GB free disk space to install the game.

Game Details

Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War

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

FAQs

Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II?

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

You need at least 2 GB for 32-bit OS or 4 GB for OS of RAM to run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II on PC.

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

Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II.

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

At least 16 GB of disk space is required to install Call of Duty®: Black Ops II on your PC.

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

You need Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB or more powerful video card.

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

Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported or newer.

Does Call of Duty®: Black Ops II require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

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

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

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

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

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

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II release date is 12 November, 2021.

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