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System Requirements Borderlands

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Borderlands specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP/Vista
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 2500+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 1 Gb
• Free Space: 8 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2800 (256 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection for Online Multiplayer
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Borderlands show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows XP/Vista
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 2 Gb
• Free Space: 8 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 3600 (768 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection for Online Multiplayer
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Requirements updated: August 10, 2025

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Will Borderlands run on my PC?

Minimum to run Borderlands: processor Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 2500+, graphics card nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2800 (256 Mb), 1 Gb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Borderlands weigh on PC?

To install Borderlands you need 8 Gb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Borderlands?

The minimum graphics card for Borderlands: nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2800 (256 Mb). Recommended: nVidia GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 3600 (768 Mb).

How much RAM is needed for Borderlands?

For Borderlands, at least 1 Gb of RAM is required. Recommended 2 Gb.