Hard Reset Extended Edition System Requirements
Hard Reset Extended Edition, released Jul 12, 2012, is an action / indie game from Flying Wild Hog. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics with an AMD Phenom II X4 965-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Hard Reset Extended Edition call for 2 GB of RAM and 4 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Hard Reset Extended Edition call for NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT-class graphics, AMD Phenom II X4 965-class processor, 3 GB of RAM and 4 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 | AMD Phenom II X4 965 |
| GPU | 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GS | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT |
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
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Best GPU for Hard Reset Extended Edition
Full GPU guide →Hard Reset Extended Edition's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 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 Hard Reset Extended Edition
Full CPU guide →Hard Reset Extended Edition's stated processor is roughly AMD Phenom II X4 965 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 Hard Reset Extended Edition
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Hard Reset Extended Edition 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 Hard Reset Extended Edition?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Hard Reset Extended Edition?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Hard Reset Extended Edition's NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Hard Reset Extended Edition?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Hard Reset Extended Edition's AMD Phenom II X4 965 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Hard Reset Extended Edition?
- 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 Hard Reset Extended Edition?
- 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 Hard Reset Extended Edition need?
- Hard Reset Extended Edition lists 3 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT still enough for Hard Reset Extended Edition?
- 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.