Above Snakes System Requirements
Above Snakes, released May 25, 2023, is an adventure / rpg game from Square Glade Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics with an Intel Core i5-11600K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Above Snakes call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 3 3100-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 4 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Above Snakes call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-class graphics, Intel Core i5-11600K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Above Snakes
Full GPU guide →Above Snakes's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel 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 Above Snakes
Full CPU guide →Above Snakes's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-11600K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
~$130AMD Ryzen 5 5600X adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Above Snakes
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Above Snakes 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 Above Snakes?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Above Snakes?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Above Snakes's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X run Above Snakes?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X meets or beats Above Snakes's Intel Core i5-11600K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Above Snakes?
- 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 Above Snakes?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - AMD Ryzen 5 5600X adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Above Snakes need?
- Above Snakes lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 still enough for Above Snakes?
- 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.