Can I Run Mass Effect 3?

Last updated: 8 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Mass Effect 3? On this page you will find Mass Effect 3 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 Mass Effect 3 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: Mass Effect 3

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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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Mass Effect 3 Windows Requirements

Mass Effect 3 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Win 7
OS
Win 7
Processor
Processor
1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU)
Processor
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU)
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
Storage
15 GB
Storage
15 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Supported chipsets: NVIDIA 7900 ; ATI X1800 . Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300 are below minimum system requirements, as are AMD/ATI Radeon HD3200, HD3300, and HD4350. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.
Additional Notes

Mass Effect 3 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Win 7 operating system. Your processor should be 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Supported chipsets: NVIDIA 7900 ; ATI X1800 . Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300 are below minimum system requirements, as are AMD/ATI Radeon HD3200, HD3300, and HD4350. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.. You also have to have 15 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Mass Effect 3 for Windows, your operating system should be Win 7. Recommended CPU would be 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB / NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB.

Game Details

It's time for Commander Shepard to fight for the fate of the human race and save the galaxy.

Release date
11 June, 2020
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
Genres
Action, Strategy, RPG
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian
* languages with full audio support
Developers
BioWare
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Official website
ea.com
Support website
help.ea.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Mass Effect 3?

You would be able to run Mass Effect 3 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 Mass Effect 3 with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Mass Effect 3. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play Mass Effect 3 with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, Mass Effect 3 can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Mass Effect 3 need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Mass Effect 3 on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Mass Effect 3?

1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Mass Effect 3.

How many GB is Mass Effect 3?

At least 15 GB of disk space is required to install Mass Effect 3 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Mass Effect 3?

What version of Windows can I use to play Mass Effect 3?

Win 7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Mass Effect 3?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Mass Effect 3 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Mass Effect 3 release date?

Mass Effect 3 release date is 11 June, 2020.

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