High On Life System Requirements
High On Life, released Dec 13, 2022, is an action / adventure game from Squanch Games, Inc.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 2600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for High On Life call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, 8 GB of RAM and 59 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for High On Life call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 2600-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 59 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4430K CPU @ 3.00GHz (4 CPUs | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 59 GB | 59 GB |
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Best GPU for High On Life
Full GPU guide →High On Life's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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 High On Life
Full CPU guide →High On Life's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 2600 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 High On Life
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our High On Life 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 High On Life?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run High On Life?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of High On Life's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run High On Life?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of High On Life's AMD Ryzen 5 2600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for High On Life?
- 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 High On Life?
- 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 High On Life need?
- High On Life lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 still enough for High On Life?
- 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.