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Silent Hill 2 (2001) — mystical action-horror with puzzle elements and third-person view. James Sunderland comes to Silent Hill after receiving a letter from... Read more

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System Requirements Silent Hill 2 (2001)

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for SH2 specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 128 Mb
• Video Card: GeForce2 MX/MX 400; Radeon HD 8570 (32 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for SH2 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
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 512 Mb
• Video Card: GeForce3 Ti 200; Radeon HD 8570 (128 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Requirements updated: August 7, 2025

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Will Silent Hill 2 (2001) run on my PC?

Minimum to run Silent Hill 2 (2001): processor Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+, graphics card GeForce2 MX/MX 400; Radeon HD 8570 (32 Mb), 128 Mb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

What graphics card is needed for Silent Hill 2 (2001)?

The minimum graphics card for Silent Hill 2 (2001): GeForce2 MX/MX 400; Radeon HD 8570 (32 Mb). Recommended: GeForce3 Ti 200; Radeon HD 8570 (128 Mb).

How much RAM is needed for Silent Hill 2 (2001)?

For Silent Hill 2 (2001), at least 128 Mb of RAM is required. Recommended 512 Mb.