Find the best computers for BioShock

Best PCs for BioShock

BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. It's a role-playing game developed by 2K Boston and 2K Australia and published by 2K in 2007. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

Computer Requirements for BioShock

The system requirements are lightweight; nearly any new computer will work for playing BioShock.

Every new PC meets the RAM requirement of 2gb, but 1gb is enough to meet the minimum requirements.

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: : Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista
  • Processor: : Intel single-core Pentium 4 processor at 2.4GHz
  • Memory (RAM): : 1 GB
  • Graphics Processing Unit: : Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550)
  • Storage space: : 8GB
Recommended:
  • Processor: : Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  • Memory (RAM): : 2GB
  • Graphics Processing Unit: : DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better

Best Windows PCs for BioShock

These computers meet the recommended system requirements and let you enjoy the game on high graphics settings without lag and stutter.

CyberpowerPC GMA3100A3
CyberpowerPC GMA3100A3
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 6500 XT GPU2026 model8 GB RAMAMD CPU
$778.17
STGAubron ABR2122
STGAubron ABR2122
Runs 80% of new games on minimumPopular RTX 3050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi5 CPU
$799.99
STGAubron ABR0622
STGAubron ABR0622
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 3060 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$769.99
$731.49
CyberpowerPC GXiVR8080A41
CyberpowerPC GXiVR8080A41
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,340.54
STGAubron ABR0722
STGAubron ABR0722
Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 2060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$699.99
$664.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2025 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,885.00
$1,798.99
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2A8NVP436
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,071.80
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
A8NVM671
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,099.99
$1,997.00
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2B8NVL694
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,340.91
ASUS ROG G700
ASUS ROG G700
G700TF-DB774Ti
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAM
$2,399.99
$2,267.99
ASUS ROG G700
ASUS ROG G700
G700TF-DS774
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model16 GB RAM
$1,999.99
$1,799.99
ASUS ROG G700
ASUS ROG G700
G700TF-PB776TI
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model32 GB RAM
$2,499.99
$2,199.99
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Budget Windows PCs for BioShock

These cheaper options meet the minimum system requirements stated by the developer. You may need to lower the graphics settings or the in-game resolution to run the game smoothly.

STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$499.99
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 50% of new games on recommended GTX 1070 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$588.99
$559.54
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$539.99
HP EliteDesk 805
HP EliteDesk 805
G9
Runs 30% of new games on minimum 760M GPU2026 model8 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$599.99
Lenovo IdeaCentre
Lenovo IdeaCentre
DSICR7yr
Runs 50% of new games on minimum 780M GPU2026 model8 GB RAMAMD CPUBudget choice
$649.99
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BioShock technical specifications for computerDeveloper's websiteBioShock on Steam
Updated on September 9, 2026.
These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every computer.