What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card in the entry class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
The developer recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460.
Will an older card run Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.