Fallout Shelter System Requirements
Fallout Shelter, released Mar 29, 2017, is a rpg / simulation game from Bethesda Game Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Fallout Shelter call for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Fallout Shelter call for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class processor and 2 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | — |
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Best GPU for Fallout Shelter
Full GPU guide →Fallout Shelter's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel 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 Fallout Shelter
Full CPU guide →Fallout Shelter's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel 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 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Fallout Shelter
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Fallout Shelter 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 Fallout Shelter?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Fallout Shelter?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Fallout Shelter's NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Fallout Shelter?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Fallout Shelter's Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Fallout Shelter?
- 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 Fallout Shelter?
- 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 Fallout Shelter need?
- Fallout Shelter lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 still enough for Fallout Shelter?
- 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.