BAD DREAMS System Requirements
BAD DREAMS, released Jul 24, 2023, is an action / adventure game from CREATIVE VR3D. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for BAD DREAMS call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, Intel Core i5-13400F-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 6 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for BAD DREAMS call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 7700-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 6 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-13400F | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 6 GB | 6 GB |
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Best GPU for BAD DREAMS
Full GPU guide →BAD DREAMS's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for BAD DREAMS
Full CPU guide →BAD DREAMS's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 7 7700 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
~$337.19Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
~$449AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.
Recommended PC build for BAD DREAMS
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our BAD DREAMS 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 BAD DREAMS?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run BAD DREAMS?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of BAD DREAMS's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D run BAD DREAMS?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is well ahead of BAD DREAMS's AMD Ryzen 7 7700 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for BAD DREAMS?
- 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 BAD DREAMS?
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does BAD DREAMS need?
- BAD DREAMS lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 still enough for BAD DREAMS?
- 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.