Can I Run Dragon Age: Origins?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | ATI Radeon X850 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater (Windows Vista: Radeon X1550 256 MB or NVidia GeForce 7600GT 256MB) | ATI 3850 512 MB or NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent) or AMD 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 2.7 Ghz Processor or equivalent | Detecting... |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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When history tells the story of the Fifth Blight, what will be said about the hero who turned the tide against the darkspawn? Determine your legacy and fight for Thedas as a noble dwarf, an elf far from home, a mage apprentice, or a customized hero of your own design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Dragon Age: Origins on my PC?
To run Dragon Age: Origins you need at least a GeForce GT 128 or a Radeon X850, plus 1 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce 8800 GTS or a Radeon 3850, plus 2 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Dragon Age: Origins?
Dragon Age: Origins minimum requirements: GPU: ATI Radeon X850 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater (Windows Vista: Radeon X1550 256 MB or NVidia GeForce 7600GT 256MB), CPU: Intel Core 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent) or AMD 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent), RAM: 1 GB, Storage: 20 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Dragon Age: Origins?
Dragon Age: Origins recommended specs: GPU: ATI 3850 512 MB or NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater, CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 2.7 Ghz Processor or equivalent, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 20 GB.
How many GB is Dragon Age: Origins?
Dragon Age: Origins requires at least 20 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Dragon Age: Origins?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Dragon Age: Origins. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Dragon Age: Origins CPU or GPU intensive?
Dragon Age: Origins is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Dragon Age: Origins?
Yes, Dragon Age: Origins is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Dragon Age: Origins?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Dragon Age: Origins and 99% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
