How much RAM does Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition need?

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT still enough for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition System Requirements

Jun 4, 2020ActionAdventureRPG

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition, released Jun 4, 2020, is an action / adventure game from BioWare. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT graphics with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition call for AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 7 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition call for NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 7 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
GPU	ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256 MB	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
Storage	7 GB	7 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows Vista with SP3, SP2 or windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (or equivalent) running at 1.8 GHz or greater; AMD Athlon 64 X2 (or equivalent) running at 1.8 GHz or greater
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256 MB; NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS 256 MB cards
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 7 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c Compatible Sound Card Windows Experience Index: 4.5

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows Vista with SP3, SP2 or windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz Processor or equivalent; AMD Phenom II X3 Triple core 2.8 GHz or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI 3850 512 MB or greater; NVIDIA 8800 GTS 512 MB or greater
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 7 GB available space

Best GPU for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

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Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

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Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

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Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

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Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition's NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition's Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition?: Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition need?: Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT still enough for Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.