Official specs from Steam
Dead Space system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Supported OS | Microsoft Windows® XP SP2 or Vista |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.8 GHz or faster |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM or more for Windows XP (2 GB for Vista) |
| Graphics | 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 minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements) |
| Hard Drive | 7.5 GB free space |
| Sound | DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card |
| Note | INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON . |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Dead Space?
Minimum: 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 minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements).
How much RAM does Dead Space need?
Dead Space needs 1 GB RAM or more for Windows XP (2 GB for Vista) at minimum.
How big is Dead Space?
Dead Space requires 7.5 GB free space.
Does Dead Space run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).