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What are the system requirements for Black Mesa on PC?

Component Minimum: Recommended:
OS Windows® 10 or Newer Windows® 10 or Newer
Processor 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater
Memory 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater
DirectX Version 9.0c Version 9.0c
Storage 20 GB available space 20 GB available space
Additional Notes Broadband Internet connection Broadband Internet connection
Component Minimum: Recommended:
OS Ubuntu 14.0 or Greater Ubuntu 14.0 or Greater
Processor 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater
Memory 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Graphics 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater 3 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater
Storage 20 GB available space 20 GB available space
Additional Notes Broadband Internet connection; Does not support the Nouveau display driver Broadband Internet connection; Does not support the Nouveau display driver

What are the system requirements for Black Mesa on PC?

To run Black Mesa on your PC, you need at least a 2.6 Dual Core Processor / Greater processor and a 2 GB Dedicated Video Card / Greater graphics card. For the best experience, a 3.2 Quad Core Processor / Greater CPU and 4 GB Dedicated Video Card / Greater GPU are recommended. The game also requires a minimum of 6 GB RAM RAM, 20 GB available space of disk space, Windows® 10 or Newer as your operating system, and DirectX 9.0c. Check the full specification table above and compare it with your hardware to make sure Black Mesa will run smoothly on your setup.

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What GPU do I need for Black Mesa?
The minimum GPU required for Black Mesa is 2 GB Dedicated Video Card / Greater. For optimal performance, a 4 GB Dedicated Video Card / Greater or better is recommended.
How much RAM does Black Mesa need?
Black Mesa requires at least 6 GB RAM of RAM. The recommended amount is 8 GB RAM for the best experience.
How much disk space does Black Mesa require?
You need at least 20 GB available space of available storage space to install Black Mesa.
Can I run Black Mesa on Mac or Linux?
The system requirements listed on this page are for the PC (Windows) version of Black Mesa. Check the official store page for Mac or Linux compatibility.
What CPU is needed for Black Mesa?
The minimum CPU for Black Mesa is 2.6 Dual Core Processor / Greater. For better performance, a 3.2 Quad Core Processor / Greater processor is recommended.
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