Dead Space (2008)

Dead Space (2008)

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Dead Space (2008) (2009) on PC you need at least a 2.8 GHz or faster processor and a DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required, 256 MB or better, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below min, with 1GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Dead Space (2008) with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2.8 GHz or faster
  • GPU: DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required, 256 MB or better, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below min
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

Dead Space (2008) — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Dead Space (2008)?
Dead Space (2008) needs at least a 2.8 GHz or faster CPU and a DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required, 256 MB or better, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below min graphics card, 1GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Dead Space (2008)?
For a smooth experience, Dead Space (2008) recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Dead Space (2008) need?
Dead Space (2008) requires 1GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Dead Space (2008)?
The minimum graphics card for Dead Space (2008) is a DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required, 256 MB or better, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below min, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.