Can I Run BioShock™?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550) | DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel single-core Pentium 4 processor at 2.4GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo processor | Detecting... |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | — | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
About
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run BioShock™ on my PC?
To run BioShock™ you need at least Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 and 1GB RAM. For the best experience, DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 with 2GB RAM is recommended. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for BioShock™?
BioShock™ minimum requirements: GPU: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550), CPU: Intel single-core Pentium 4 processor at 2.4GHz, RAM: 1 GB, Storage: —.
What are the recommended specs for BioShock™?
BioShock™ recommended specs: GPU: DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better, CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: —.
How many GB is BioShock™?
The exact install size for BioShock™ is not listed in our database. Check the store page for the most current download size before installing.
Can a GTX 1650 run BioShock™?
We don't have a confirmed GPU score for BioShock™, but a GTX 1650 is an entry-level card from 2019 — it can usually run older or lightweight titles at 1080p low. Run the free CanIRun.gg check to see exactly where your PC lands.
Is BioShock™ CPU or GPU intensive?
BioShock™ does not expose a confirmed GPU tier in our database, so we cannot say definitively whether it is CPU or GPU bound. As a rule of thumb, most modern 3D titles lean GPU-heavy at 1080p and above.
