Black Mirror System Requirements
Black Mirror, released Nov 28, 2017, is an adventure game from KING Art. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 graphics with an AMD FX-8350-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Black Mirror call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660-class graphics, AMD Phenom II X4 940-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 11 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Black Mirror call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 11 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Phenom II X4 940 | AMD FX-8350 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 11 GB | 11 GB |
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Best GPU for Black Mirror
Full GPU guide →Black Mirror's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 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 Black Mirror
Full CPU guide →Black Mirror's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8350 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel 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
~$80AMD 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
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Black Mirror
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Black Mirror 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 Black Mirror?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Black Mirror?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Black Mirror's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Black Mirror?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Black Mirror's AMD FX-8350 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Black Mirror?
- 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 Black Mirror?
- 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 Black Mirror need?
- Black Mirror lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 still enough for Black Mirror?
- 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.