Minimum System Requirements
Windows
OS:
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 processor or better
RAM:
2 GB RAM
Video card:
Video card must be 256 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0
Sound card:
Yes
Disk space:
15 GB available space
MAC
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is not officially supported on macOS. However, some users have managed to run the game using Windows emulation software or by installing Windows on a separate partition via Boot Camp
Linux
OS:
Ubuntu 12.04
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 processor or better
RAM:
2 GB RAM
Video card:
Video card must be 256 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0
Sound card:
Yes
Disk space:
15 GB available space
Recommended System Requirements
Windows
OS:
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 processor or better
RAM:
4 GB RAM
Video card:
Video card must be 512 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0
Sound card:
Yes
Disk space:
15 GB available space
MAC
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is not officially supported on macOS. However, some users have managed to run the game using Windows emulation software or by installing Windows on a separate partition via Boot Camp
Linux
OS:
Ubuntu 12.04
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 processor or better
RAM:
4 GB RAM
Video card:
Video card must be 512 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0
Sound card:
Yes
Disk space:
15 GB available space
We recommend playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on a Windows PC that meets or exceeds the recommended system requirements. If you're trying to play on a Mac or Linux, be prepared for potential technical issues and performance changes.
