Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered System Requirements

Feb 1, 2022ActionAdventure

Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered, released Feb 1, 2022, is an action / adventure game from Deck Nine. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics with an Intel Core i5-4460-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-2100-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 23 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4460-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 23 GB of storage.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core i3-2100Intel Core i5-4460
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GT 640NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage23 GB23 GB
Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.2 GHz / Intel Core i3-2100, 3.1 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon R7 250x, 1 GB / GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 23 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 720p / 30fps / Low settings

Recommended: Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i3-4130, 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX 560, 2 GB / GeForce GTX 1050, 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 23 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p / 60fps / High settings

Best GPU for Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

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Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

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Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-4460 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered?
Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered?
Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered's Intel Core i5-4460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered?
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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered?
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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered need?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered?
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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