Just Cause 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Just Cause 2
Developer:
Avalanche Studios
Publisher:
Square Enix
Release date:
23 March 2010 (14 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (184 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Just Cause 2 system requirements for PC

To run Just Cause 2, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8800 GS, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTS 250. As for your CPU, an Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core 2 Duo E4700 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia Geforce 8800 Series / ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro with 256MB memory or equivalent DX10 card with 256MB memory
Pass CPU:
Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz)
Pass RAM:
2GB
File size:
10GB of free drive space
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 (Windows XP is unsupported)
DirectX:
Microsoft DirectX 10

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 Series with 512MB / ATI Radeon HD 5750 Series with 512MB or equivalent DX10 card with 512MB memory
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz
Pass RAM:
3GB
File size:
10GB of free drive space
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 (Windows XP is unsupported)
DirectX:
Microsoft DirectX 10.1 with Vista SP1

Just Cause 2 performance on your PC


Just Cause 2 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTS 250
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 28.8x faster than GeForce GTS 250. Your graphics card can run Just Cause 2 at recommended settings according to Avalanche Studios.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Just Cause 2 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

ultra settings / 1080p
70−75

Just Cause 2 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core 2 Duo E4700

Core i5-12400 is 21.4x faster than Core 2 Duo E4700. Your CPU can run Just Cause 2 at recommended settings according to Avalanche Studios.


FAQ

When was Just Cause 2 released?
Just Cause 2 was released on 23 March 2010.
How much RAM do I need for Just Cause 2?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Just Cause 2. Yet, 3 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Just Cause 2?
Just Cause 2 occupies about 10 GB of disk space.
Is Just Cause 2 a demanding game?
Just Cause 2 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

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