Mass Effect Legendary Edition System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor : Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350
  • Memory : 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics : GPU
  • DirectX : Version 11
  • Storage : 120 GB available space
  • OS : 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor : Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory : 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics : GPU
  • DirectX : Version 11
  • Storage : 120 GB available space

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Graphics Requirements

To run Mass Effect Legendary Edition it is recommended that you have a minimum of an GPU. The recommended graphic card for the best visual experience is an GPU (or better).

DirectX Version 11 should also be available on your system.

Running Mass Effect Legendary Edition on a graphics card that is above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Good frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.

CPU Requirements

Mass Effect Legendary Edition requires that you have a minimum of an Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350 processor. For the best game experience an Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (or better) processor is recommended.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

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Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 8 GB RAM to run Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The recommended amount of memory for the best game experience is 16 GB RAM (or more).

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 120 GB available space to install and run Mass Effect Legendary Edition.

An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than a HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended level of storage available for a game will usually not improve your experience.

Operating System Requirements

Mass Effect Legendary Edition runs on 64-bit Windows 10. The recommended operating system the best compatability is 64-bit Windows 10.

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Mass Effect Legendary Edition was first released on May 13, 2021. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • PC
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.