Lord of Rigel

Lord of Rigel System Requirements

Aug 25, 2024IndieSimulationStrategy

Lord of Rigel, released Aug 25, 2024, is an indie / simulation game from Rhombus Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics with an Intel Core i5-14400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Lord of Rigel call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Lord of Rigel call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, Intel Core i5-14400F-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core i3-3240Intel Core i5-14400F
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 470NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
RAM8 GB16 GB
Storage5 GB5 GB
Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Audio

Recommended: Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: 3.5 Ghz Intel Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Audio

Best GPU for Lord of Rigel

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Lord of Rigel's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 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 Lord of Rigel

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Lord of Rigel'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

~$178.99
score 190Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$189.99Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
  • Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy
  • Intel Core i5-13600K ~$339Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

~$200
score 248Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$172.99Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$209Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 5 9600 ~$240.23Buy
  • Intel Core i5-14600K ~$249.99Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

~$234
score 285Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ~$315Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ~$327.49Buy
  • Intel Core i7-13700K ~$330Buy
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ~$337.19Buy

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Recommended PC build for Lord of Rigel

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Lord of Rigel 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 Lord of Rigel?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Lord of Rigel?
Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Lord of Rigel's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D run Lord of Rigel?
Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is well ahead of Lord of Rigel's Intel Core i5-14400F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Lord of Rigel?
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 Lord of Rigel?
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 Lord of Rigel need?
Lord of Rigel lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Lord of Rigel?
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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