BOWLOUT System Requirements
BOWLOUT, released Jan 7, 2025, is an action / indie game from Sep Horsthuis, Quint Winter. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics with an Intel Core i7-14700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for BOWLOUT call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-class graphics, Intel Core i5-14400F-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for BOWLOUT call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, Intel Core i7-14700K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-14700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1 GB |
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Best GPU for BOWLOUT
Full GPU guide →BOWLOUT's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 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.
Other options at this level
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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.
Other options at this level
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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 BOWLOUT
Full CPU guide →BOWLOUT's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-14700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$327.49AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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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
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$657.95Buy
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Performance
No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.
Recommended PC build for BOWLOUT
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our BOWLOUT 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 BOWLOUT?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run BOWLOUT?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of BOWLOUT's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D run BOWLOUT?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D meets or beats BOWLOUT's Intel Core i7-14700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for BOWLOUT?
- 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 BOWLOUT?
- 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 BOWLOUT need?
- BOWLOUT lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 still enough for BOWLOUT?
- 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.