Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific

Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific System Requirements

Nov 15, 2016SimulationStrategy

Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific, released Nov 15, 2016, is a simulation / strategy game from Totem Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 633 MB of storage.

The recommended specs for Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 633 MB of storage.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core i3-3240Intel Core i3-3240
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GT 640NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
RAM2 GB4 GB
Storage633 MB633 MB
Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

  • OS *: Windows XP SP2
  • Processor: Pentium 4 / Athlon 1.1 GHz or better
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU 512 Mb or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 633 MB available space
  • Sound Card: compatible with DirectX 16-bit sound PCI a card

Recommended: Recommended:

  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Processor: Pentium 4 / Athlon 2,4 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU 1024 Mb or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 633 MB available space
  • Sound Card: compatible with DirectX 16-bit sound PCI a card

Best GPU for Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific

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Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99
score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel 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

  • Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350
score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD 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

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430
score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific

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Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97
score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

Other options at this level

  • Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
  • Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93
score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
  • Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179
score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Other options at this level

  • Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
  • Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific 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 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific?
Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific?
Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific?
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 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific?
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 Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific need?
Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific?
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.

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