The release date for the PC version of the console smash hit Assassin’s Creed 2 will be March 16, 2010. If you are worried that your computer will not be up to the task, here are the minimum specifications that you’ll need to play:
- OS: Windows XP (32-64 bits) / Windows Vista (32-64 bits)/ Windows 7 (32-64 bits)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ
- RAM: 1.5 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista – Windows 7
- Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card
- DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0
- DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
- Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
- Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller
They are pretty modest. Most people with new-ish computers should be able to handle those specifications.
And the recommended configuration:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better
- Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better
- Sound: 5.1 sound card
- Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Supported Video Cards at release date:
- ATI RADEON X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series
- NVIDIA GeForce 7/8/9/100/200 series
