DreadOut 2 System Requirements
DreadOut 2, released Feb 21, 2020, is an action / adventure game from Digital Happiness. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics with an Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for DreadOut 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for DreadOut 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050-class graphics, Intel Core i7-10700K-class processor and 16 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | — |
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Best GPU for DreadOut 2
Full GPU guide →DreadOut 2's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 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 DreadOut 2
Full CPU guide →DreadOut 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-10700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$178.99Intel Core i5-14400F 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 DreadOut 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our DreadOut 2 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 DreadOut 2?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run DreadOut 2?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of DreadOut 2's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run DreadOut 2?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 is well ahead of DreadOut 2's Intel Core i7-10700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for DreadOut 2?
- 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 DreadOut 2?
- 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 DreadOut 2 need?
- DreadOut 2 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for DreadOut 2?
- 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.