What GPU do I need to run Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky?

The minimum GPU requirement for Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky is Nvidia GeForce 6800. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky?

The minimum system requirements for Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky are: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 6800, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky

82/100

44 ratings2008Easy to run

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1080p performance

Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	870 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	944 fps	767 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	918 fps	746 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	867 fps	705 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	988 fps	791 fps	642 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	893 fps	714 fps	580 fps
RTX 3060	956 fps	765 fps	612 fps	497 fps
GTX 1660 Super	693 fps	555 fps	444 fps	361 fps

1440p performance

Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	964 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	937 fps	762 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	803 fps	653 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	885 fps	708 fps	575 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	861 fps	689 fps	560 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	813 fps	650 fps	528 fps
RTX 3070	927 fps	741 fps	593 fps	482 fps
RTX 4060	837 fps	670 fps	536 fps	435 fps
RTX 3060	717 fps	574 fps	459 fps	373 fps
GTX 1660 Super	520 fps	416 fps	333 fps	270 fps

4K performance

Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	857 fps	696 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	995 fps	796 fps	647 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	893 fps	714 fps	580 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	842 fps	673 fps	547 fps
RTX 4080 Super	988 fps	791 fps	633 fps	514 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	781 fps	625 fps	500 fps	406 fps
RTX 4070	670 fps	536 fps	428 fps	348 fps
RX 7800 XT	590 fps	472 fps	377 fps	307 fps
RTX 3080	574 fps	459 fps	367 fps	298 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	542 fps	434 fps	347 fps	282 fps
RTX 3070	494 fps	395 fps	316 fps	257 fps
RTX 4060	446 fps	357 fps	286 fps	232 fps
RTX 3060	383 fps	306 fps	245 fps	199 fps
GTX 1660 Super	277 fps	222 fps	178 fps	144 fps

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About

Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky, released in 2008, is the first downloadable content (DLC) for the critically acclaimed action role-playing game, Mass Effect. Set in the Asgard system, players embark on a mission to stop a hijacked asteroid that threatens the human colony of Terra Nova. This expansion adds depth to the existing storyline, emphasizing choice-driven gameplay and character development.

In terms of PC performance, Bring Down the Sky is relatively accessible, making it easy for many gamers to enjoy. The minimum requirements include an entry-level GPU with a score of around 103 and at least 1 GB of RAM, allowing lower-end systems to run the game smoothly. Players can expect a stable FPS on this hardware setup, with graphics settings adjusted for optimal performance without sacrificing visual quality too much.

With a rating of 82/100, Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky is definitely worth playing for fans of the genre or newcomers looking to dive into the expansive lore of the Mass Effect universe. Its engaging narrative and character interactions make it a solid addition to any PC gamer's library.

Performance profile

March 2008 release. Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Extremely light — Mass Effect: Bring Down the Sky runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.