Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition System Requirements

May 23, 2014Action

Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition, released May 23, 2014, is an action game from KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 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 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 13 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition call for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 13 GB of storage.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600Intel Core i3-3240
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GT 640NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage13 GB13 GB
Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

  • OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.3 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 2.3 Ghz or above
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU that supports Shader Model 3.0
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 13 GB available space

Recommended: Recommended:

  • OS *: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel/AMD Quad Core 2.3 Ghz or above
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 or AMD Radeon HD 2900
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 13 GB available space

Best GPU for Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

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Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 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 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

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Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition'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 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Killer is Dead - Nightmare 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 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition?
Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition's NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition?
Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Killer is Dead - Nightmare 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 Killer is Dead - Nightmare 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 Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition need?
Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 still enough for Killer is Dead - Nightmare 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.

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