Find the best computers for Total War: SHOGUN 2

Best PCs for Total War: SHOGUN 2

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike. It was developed by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY and published by SEGA in 2011.

Computer Requirements for Total War: SHOGUN 2

The system requirements are lightweight; almost any new computer will work for playing Total War: SHOGUN 2.

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

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2)
  • Memory (RAM): 1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7)
  • Graphics Processing Unit: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3)
  • Storage space: 32GB free hard disk space
  • Screen resolution: 1024x768 minimumMicrosoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  • Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent
  • Memory (RAM): 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7)
  • Graphics Processing Unit: AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card
  • Storage space: 32GB free hard disk space
  • Screen resolution: 1280x1024 minimumMicrosoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

Best Windows PCs for Total War: SHOGUN 2

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

STGAubron ABR1824
STGAubron ABR1824
Runs 80% of new games on minimum GTX 1660 SUPER GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$619.99
STGAubron ABR0722
STGAubron ABR0722
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RTX 3050 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$849.99
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2B8NVL694
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,399.99
$1,249.00
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2A8NVP436
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,090.46
MSI Codex Z2 Codex Z2 B8NVP-434US
MSI Codex Z2 Codex Z2 B8NVP-434US
CodZ2B8NVP434
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,949.99
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
99H73
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,639.00
Alienware DACT1250-7377BLK-PUS
Alienware DACT1250-7377BLK-PUS
MVJK8
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti GPU2025 model16 GB RAM
$1,699.98
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
9X5R4
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,187.98
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RTX 3050 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$729.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2025 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,878.00
$1,788.00
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A3
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A3
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,499.00
SkyTech ST-STORM-3102-W-AM
SkyTech ST-STORM-3102-W-AM
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,299.99
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Budget Windows PCs for Total War: SHOGUN 2

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 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 5500 XT GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$549.99
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 50% of new games on recommended GTX 1070 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$588.99
HP EliteDesk 805
HP EliteDesk 805
G9
Runs 30% of new games on minimum 760M GPU2026 model8 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$599.99
HP OMEN
HP OMEN
870-222
Runs 30% of new games on minimum GTX 1050 GPU8 GB RAMi5 CPUBudget choice
$488.08
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These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every computer.