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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) is a popular competitive team shooter with a first-person view. The main ideology is the confrontation between two teams... Read more

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System Requirements Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Minimum System Requirements

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

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 1.8 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 2 Gb
• Free Space: 7.6 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection for Online Multiplayer
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for CSGO 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/7
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Phenom II X3 @ 2.4 GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 3 Gb
• Free Space: 7.6 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 480 / ATI Radeon HD 6970 (1 Gb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection for Online Multiplayer
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Requirements updated: August 1, 2026

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Will Counter-Strike: Global Offensive run on my PC?

Minimum to run Counter-Strike: Global Offensive: processor Intel Core 2 Duo @ 1.8 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+, graphics card nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512 Mb), 2 Gb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Counter-Strike: Global Offensive weigh on PC?

To install Counter-Strike: Global Offensive you need 7.6 Gb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

The minimum graphics card for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive: nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512 Mb). Recommended: nVidia GeForce GTX 480 / ATI Radeon HD 6970 (1 Gb).

How much RAM is needed for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

For Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, at least 2 Gb of RAM is required. Recommended 3 Gb.