SILENT HILL 2 System Requirements
SILENT HILL 2, released Oct 7, 2024, is an action / adventure game from Bloober Team SA. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics with an Intel Core i7-8700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for SILENT HILL 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i7-6700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for SILENT HILL 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class graphics, Intel Core i7-8700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-6700K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
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Best GPU for SILENT HILL 2
Full GPU guide →SILENT HILL 2's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for SILENT HILL 2
Full CPU guide →SILENT HILL 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-8700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for SILENT HILL 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our SILENT HILL 2 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 SILENT HILL 2?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run SILENT HILL 2?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of SILENT HILL 2's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run SILENT HILL 2?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats SILENT HILL 2's Intel Core i7-8700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for SILENT HILL 2?
- 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 SILENT HILL 2?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does SILENT HILL 2 need?
- SILENT HILL 2 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 still enough for SILENT HILL 2?
- 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.