18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy System Requirements
18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy, released Sep 2, 2016, is a simulation game from SCS Software. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT graphics with an Intel Core i5-3470-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy call for NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 500 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy call for NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3470-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 500 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT | NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 500 MB | 500 MB |
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Best GPU for 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy
Full GPU guide →18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy
Full CPU guide →18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-3470 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy's NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy's Intel Core i5-3470 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy need?
- 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT still enough for 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.