Descent Vector: Space Runner System Requirements
Descent Vector: Space Runner, released Aug 16, 2021, is an action / casual game from Heavy Pepper Inc.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an Intel Core i7-11700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Descent Vector: Space Runner call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770-class graphics, Intel Core i5-11400-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 650 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Descent Vector: Space Runner call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i7-11700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 650 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 650 MB | 650 MB |
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Best GPU for Descent Vector: Space Runner
Full GPU guide →Descent Vector: Space Runner's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 Descent Vector: Space Runner
Full CPU guide →Descent Vector: Space Runner's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-11700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
~$140.99AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$265Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$240.23AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Descent Vector: Space Runner
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Descent Vector: Space Runner 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 Descent Vector: Space Runner?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Descent Vector: Space Runner?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Descent Vector: Space Runner's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run Descent Vector: Space Runner?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 meets or beats Descent Vector: Space Runner's Intel Core i7-11700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Descent Vector: Space Runner?
- 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 Descent Vector: Space Runner?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Descent Vector: Space Runner need?
- Descent Vector: Space Runner lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Descent Vector: Space Runner?
- 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.