How much RAM does EMPTY SHELL need?

EMPTY SHELL lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for EMPTY SHELL?

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.

EMPTY SHELL System Requirements

Oct 16, 2023ActionAdventureIndie

EMPTY SHELL, released Oct 16, 2023, is an action / adventure game from CC ARTS. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics with an Intel Core i5-13400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for EMPTY SHELL call for Intel HD Graphics 4000-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 290 MB of storage.

The recommended specs for EMPTY SHELL call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050-class graphics, Intel Core i5-13400F-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 290 MB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo E6600	Intel Core i5-13400F
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	290 MB	290 MB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS: Windows 10 or higher
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel Graphics HD 2GB or equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 290 MB available space
Sound Card: Onboard audio is enough

Recommended: Recommended:

OS: Windows 10 or higher
Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1050 or higher
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 290 MB available space
Sound Card: Onboard audio is enough

Best GPU for EMPTY SHELL

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EMPTY SHELL'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

~$259.99

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 EMPTY SHELL

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EMPTY SHELL's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-13400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i5-14400F

~$178.99

score 190Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$189.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

~$200

score 248Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$172.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$209Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X ~$234Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 ~$240.23Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

~$250

score 275Zen 5

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ~$315Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ~$327.49Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 ~$329.23Buy
Intel Core i7-13700K ~$330Buy

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Recommended PC build for EMPTY SHELL

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our EMPTY SHELL 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 EMPTY SHELL?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run EMPTY SHELL?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of EMPTY SHELL's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D run EMPTY SHELL?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is well ahead of EMPTY SHELL's Intel Core i5-13400F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for EMPTY SHELL?: 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 EMPTY SHELL?: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does EMPTY SHELL need?: EMPTY SHELL lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for EMPTY SHELL?: 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.