Can I Run System Shock?

Last updated: 3 November 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run System Shock? On this page you will find System Shock 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 System Shock 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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  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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System Shock Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

System Shock system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 ( only)
OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 ( only)
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
2 GB
Storage
2 GB

System Shock minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7/8.1/10 ( only) operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB. You also have to have 2 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for System Shock for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7/8.1/10 ( only). Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-8350 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB / AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB.

System Shock Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

System Shock system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / Linux Mint 17.3 ( only)
OS
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / Linux Mint 18 ( only)
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
2 GB
Storage
2 GB

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / Linux Mint 17.3 ( only). Processor should be Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB . Proprietary drivers only. or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / Linux Mint 18 ( only). As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-8350 or equivalent. Add 8 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB / AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB . Proprietary drivers only. graphics card.

FAQs

Can I run System Shock?

You would be able to run System Shock 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:

Can I play System Shock with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play System Shock. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play System Shock with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, System Shock can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does System Shock need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run System Shock on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 4 GB minimum, and 8 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for System Shock?

Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run System Shock.

How many GB is System Shock?

At least 2 GB of disk space is required to install System Shock on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for System Shock?

You need NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play System Shock?

Windows 7/8.1/10 ( only) or newer.

Does System Shock require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, System Shock needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run System Shock?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run System Shock on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I run System Shock on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play System Shock on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

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