Idle Tiers System Requirements
Idle Tiers, released Nov 29, 2024, is an indie / simulation game from IdleClick Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti graphics with an Intel Core i5-14400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Idle Tiers call for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450-class graphics, Intel Core i3-14100F-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 100 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Idle Tiers call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i5-14400F-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 100 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i5-14400F |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 100 MB | 100 MB |
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Best GPU for Idle Tiers
Full GPU guide →Idle Tiers's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 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.
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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 Idle Tiers
Full CPU guide →Idle Tiers's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-14400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$178.99Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
~$200AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
~$234AMD Ryzen 7 7700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Idle Tiers
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Idle Tiers 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 Idle Tiers?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Idle Tiers?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Idle Tiers's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D run Idle Tiers?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is well ahead of Idle Tiers's Intel Core i5-14400F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Idle Tiers?
- 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 Idle Tiers?
- 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 Idle Tiers need?
- Idle Tiers lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti still enough for Idle Tiers?
- 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.