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.

Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
9X5R4
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,079.99
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
5JY2W
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5080 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$3,025.00
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
99H73
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,718.88
STGAubron ABR2122
STGAubron ABR2122
Runs 80% of new games on minimumPopular RTX 3050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$939.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A3
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A3
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,499.99
$1,409.99
STGAubron ABR0422
STGAubron ABR0422
Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 2060 SUPER GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$719.99
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RX 5600 XT GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$649.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2025 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,899.99
$1,189.99
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
Lenovo Legion
Lenovo Legion
90YJ00A7US
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,442.17
Lenovo Legion
Lenovo Legion
90YJ00A9US
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,873.95
Lenovo Legion
Lenovo Legion
90YJ00A8US
Runs 100% of new games on recommended RX 9070 XT GPU2026 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,655.99
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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 ABR1824
STGAubron ABR1824
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$588.99
$559.54
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 590 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi5 CPUBudget choice
$599.00
$569.05
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$499.99
HP Pavilion
HP Pavilion
Gaming Desktop
Runs 80% of new games on minimum GTX 1650 SUPER GPU8 GB RAMAMD CPUBudget choice
$615.99
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RX 5700 XT GPU2026 model8 GB RAMi3 CPUBudget choice
$599.99
HP Pavilion
HP Pavilion
TG01-2003W
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 5500 GPU8 GB RAMAMD CPUBudget choice
$620.00
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BioShock technical specifications for computerDeveloper's websiteBioShock on Steam
Updated on June 18, 2026.
These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every computer.