Covert Syndrome

Covert Syndrome System Requirements

Apr 21, 2017ViolentActionCasualFree To PlayIndie

Covert Syndrome, released Apr 21, 2017, is a violent / action game from Offworld Industries. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics with an Intel Core i7-4790K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Covert Syndrome call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, Intel Core i5-2500K-class processor, 0.0 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Covert Syndrome call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, Intel Core i7-4790K-class processor, 0.0 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core i5-2500KIntel Core i7-4790K
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
RAM0.0 GB0.0 GB
Storage1 GB1 GB
Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 (x64)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K CPU
  • Memory: 8 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale
  • Additional Notes: Optional Intergrated Voip. Mic encouraged for Coop!

Recommended: Recommended:

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 (x64), Windows 8 (x64), Windows 10 (x64)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 4790k CPU
  • Memory: 8 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Optional Intergrated Voip. Mic encouraged for Coop!

Best GPU for Covert Syndrome

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Covert Syndrome's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99
score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel 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

  • Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350
score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD 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

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430
score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Covert Syndrome

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Covert Syndrome's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-4790K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97
score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

Other options at this level

  • Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
  • Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93
score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
  • Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179
score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Other options at this level

  • Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
  • Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for Covert Syndrome

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Covert Syndrome 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 Covert Syndrome?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Covert Syndrome?
Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Covert Syndrome's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Covert Syndrome?
Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Covert Syndrome's Intel Core i7-4790K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Covert Syndrome?
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 Covert Syndrome?
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 Covert Syndrome need?
Covert Syndrome lists 0.0 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Covert Syndrome?
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.

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