Cats in Boxes System Requirements
Cats in Boxes, released Apr 18, 2024, is a casual / indie game from Purrfect, AGE Zero. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 graphics with an Intel Core i3-14100F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Cats in Boxes call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 500 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Cats in Boxes call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560-class graphics, Intel Core i3-14100F-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 500 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i3-14100F |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 500 MB | 500 MB |
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Best GPU for Cats in Boxes
Full GPU guide →Cats in Boxes's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 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 Cats in Boxes
Full CPU guide →Cats in Boxes's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-14100F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, 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 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$209AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Cats in Boxes
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Cats in Boxes 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 Cats in Boxes?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Cats in Boxes?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Cats in Boxes's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Cats in Boxes?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of Cats in Boxes's Intel Core i3-14100F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Cats in Boxes?
- 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 Cats in Boxes?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Cats in Boxes need?
- Cats in Boxes lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 still enough for Cats in Boxes?
- 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.