CSGO System Requirements

There is only one set of CSGO system requirements, but the game scales well with more powerful gaming PCs.

To jump into Valve's competitive FPS, you'll need to meet the CSGO minimum system requirements. The game will run on operating systems as far back as Windows XP, but we strongly recommend using Windows 10 64-bit at the very least. In terms of CPUs, anything as powerful as an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 paired with 2GB of RAM are enough to get you going. You'll also need 15GB of storage space and a DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with support for Pixel Shader 3.0 and 256MB of VRAM.

For the CSGO recommended system requirements, we've cobbled together what you need to hit 144fps at 1440p resolution. There might be some wiggle room, such as a Ryzen 3 CPU instead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X we suggest, but we wanted to be sure you aren't caught out by frame dips from particles and smoke when you're in the thick of the action.

CSGO Steam

The only place you can find CSGO is on Steam, where you can download it for free. There is a premium 'Prime Status' upgrade available, which will match you with other prime status players, in addition to making you eligible for Prime-exclusive items.

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Looking for CSGO's successor? Check out the CS2 system requirements page to see if you can make the upgrade.

CSGO will run on PC system with Windows XP and upwards. Additionally it has Mac and Linux versions.

Looking for an upgrade? Try our easy to use CSGO set up guides to find the best, cheapest cards. Filter for CSGO graphics card comparison and CPU compare. We'll help you find the best deal for the right gear to run the game.

CSGO FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

How many FPS will I get on CSGO? An FPS Monitor is the first step in understanding how the parts in your gaming PC are actually performing in real-world conditions. It's the perfect way to track CSGO FPS drops and stutters.

Download our free FPS Monitor via Overwolf to count your frame rates as you play, and test how tweaks to your settings can boost FPS and increase CSGO performance. Our app is compatible with hundreds of the best PC games and available now.