Flint's Hints System Requirements
Flint's Hints, released Jul 26, 2024, is a casual / indie game from Scaredy Cat Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 7600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Flint's Hints call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor and 4 GB of RAM.
The recommended specs for Flint's Hints call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 7600-class processor and 8 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | — | — |
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Best GPU for Flint's Hints
Full GPU guide →Flint's Hints'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
~$259.99Intel 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
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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.
Other options at this level
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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 Flint's Hints
Full CPU guide →Flint's Hints's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 7600 level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
~$209AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
~$337.19Intel Core Ultra 7 265K adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
~$449AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$657.95Buy
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Recommended PC build for Flint's Hints
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Flint's Hints 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 Flint's Hints?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Flint's Hints?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Flint's Hints's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K run Flint's Hints?
- Yes. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K meets or beats Flint's Hints's AMD Ryzen 5 7600 recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Flint's Hints?
- 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 Flint's Hints?
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265K - Intel Core Ultra 7 265K adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Flint's Hints need?
- Flint's Hints lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Flint's Hints?
- 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.