Mouse Pointer Engine System Requirements
Mouse Pointer Engine, released Sep 1, 2024, is a design & illustration / utilities game from Mouse Pointer Engine Team. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 graphics with an Intel Core i7-14700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Mouse Pointer Engine call for Intel HD Graphics 4000-class graphics, Intel Core i5-14400F-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Mouse Pointer Engine call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660-class graphics, Intel Core i7-14700K-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core i7-14700K |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Mouse Pointer Engine
Full GPU guide →Mouse Pointer Engine's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 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.
Other options at this level
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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.
Other options at this level
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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 Mouse Pointer Engine
Full CPU guide →Mouse Pointer Engine's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-14700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$327.49AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
~$449AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$657.95Buy
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Performance
No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.
Recommended PC build for Mouse Pointer Engine
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Mouse Pointer Engine 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 Mouse Pointer Engine?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Mouse Pointer Engine?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Mouse Pointer Engine's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D run Mouse Pointer Engine?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D meets or beats Mouse Pointer Engine's Intel Core i7-14700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Mouse Pointer Engine?
- 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 Mouse Pointer Engine?
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Mouse Pointer Engine need?
- Mouse Pointer Engine lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 still enough for Mouse Pointer Engine?
- 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.