Do you need a second PC for DMA cheats?
Yes — that's the whole point of DMA. But the second machine doesn't need to be expensive. Here's what it actually has to run, and the specs that work.
The single biggest question people ask before buying a DMA setup is whether they need a second PC. The answer is yes, and that's exactly why DMA is safer than software cheats.
Why a second PC is non-negotiable
DMA works by reading the game's memory over a PCIe card from a separate computer. That second machine runs the ESP and aimbot rendering. If you tried to run it on the gaming PC, you'd be back to injecting software — which defeats the entire point.
For the full picture of why this matters, read how DMA cheats work.
What the second PC actually needs
- CPU: any modern quad-core. A mini PC is enough.
- RAM: 8GB is comfortable.
- GPU: enough to render an ESP overlay — integrated graphics often suffice.
- OS: Windows, matching the DMA software's requirements.
- USB 3.0: to connect the DMA card from the gaming PC.
An old laptop or a low-end mini PC ($150–$250) is the typical choice. You're not gaming on it — it just reads memory and draws boxes.
If you're set up, the software is the cheap part
Once you've got the card and a spare machine, the software licence is a fraction of the hardware — see what DMA cheats cost in total for a realistic full-setup figure, then pick a game.