Can I run DC Universe Online?

DC Universe Online (2011) is an action and adventure game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

Very light2011ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerPC (Windows)

Picture: Steam store, © DC Universe Online publisher

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DC Universe Online system requirements

	Minimum
Processor	P4 3.0GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory	1GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA 7800GTX+ or ATI 1950+ Video Card
Storage	30 GB of Free Hard Drive Space

The game's Steam page lists only the minimum requirements.

Source: the official DC Universe Online Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs DC Universe Online?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 1 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

GeForce GTX 750 Ti
GeForce GTX 960
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Processor: minimum

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Intel Core i3-6100
AMD FX-8350

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for DC Universe Online

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

Recommended build

Plays DC Universe Online on high settings (the recommended specs)

Graphics cardIntel Arc B580
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ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5500F
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Memory (8 GB+, DDR4)G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200
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DC Universe Online: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for DC Universe Online?

Minimum: processor P4 3.0GHz or AMD equivalent; 1GB RAM; graphics NVIDIA 7800GTX+ or ATI 1950+ Video Card; 30 GB of Free Hard Drive Space.

What graphics card do I need for DC Universe Online?

At least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings.

Can a GTX 1650 run DC Universe Online?

Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).

Can DC Universe Online run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?

Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 750 Ti class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for DC Universe Online?

Yes. 8 GB meets the minimum memory for DC Universe Online.

How much storage does DC Universe Online need?

DC Universe Online needs 30 GB of Free Hard Drive Space of free space.

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