DMA Cheats Explained: How They Work, Setup & Differences 2025
Simple breakdown of Direct Memory Access cheating: what it is, how it differs from normal cheats, hardware requirements and current game support. Updated November 28, 2025.
DMA Cheats Explained – The Basics
- DMA = Direct Memory Access. A PCIe card installed in a second PC reads the game memory of the gaming PC externally.
- No code is injected into the game process and no drivers are signed on the gaming PC.
- All ESP, radar and aim features run on the second machine – the gaming PC only sees normal mouse/keyboard input.
Traditional Cheat vs DMA Cheat
| Aspect | Normal Cheat | DMA Cheat |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Reading | Inside game process | External via PCIe card |
| Drivers | Signed/unsigned on gaming PC | None on gaming PC |
| Video Routing | Direct HDMI/DP | Fuser passthrough required |
| Hardware Needed | Single PC | Second PC + PCIe card + Fuser |
| Typical Cost | £10–£80/month | £300–£400 one-time |
Required Hardware (Current 2025)
- Gaming PC with free PCIe x1/x4 slot
- Second PC (any specs – even old laptop works)
- DMA Card (35t or 75t)
- Fuser (HDMI/DisplayPort passthrough device)
- PCIe riser cable + power
- Optional: Makcu Aim Device for hardware mouse movement
Supported Games (November 2025)
- Escape from Tarkov
- DayZ
- Gray Zone Warfare
- Call of Duty (all titles)
- Rust
- Apex Legends
- Valorant (VGK version)
- Counter-Strike 2
- Battlefield series
- Plus 40+ more titles
Current Bundle Options
- 35t Bundle – 309.99 GBP (card + Fuser + Makcu Aim)
- 75t Bundle – 319.99 GBP (faster card)
- VGK add-on – +100 GBP (Valorant support)
Verdict: External vs Internal
DMA is a hardware-based, external method that requires a second PC and additional components. It is designed for users who want a different approach to reading game memory.
DMA Cheats Explained – Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – one gaming PC and one second PC to host the DMA card and software.
Yes – needed for clean HDMI/DisplayPort passthrough from gaming PC to monitor.
Tarkov, DayZ, Gray Zone, CoD, Rust, Apex, Valorant, CS2 and 40+ others (full list in store).
Yes – hardware bundles are one-time cost, no monthly subscription.
Full details here: DMA Section
