NASCAR 21: Ignition System Requirements
NASCAR 21: Ignition, released Oct 27, 2021, is a racing / simulation game from Motorsport Games. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 590 graphics with an Intel Core i7-11700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for NASCAR 21: Ignition call for Intel Core i5-6600K-class processor and 8 GB of RAM.
The recommended specs for NASCAR 21: Ignition call for AMD Radeon RX 590-class graphics, Intel Core i7-11700K-class processor and 8 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
| GPU | Nvidia GTX 980 and Radeon RX 580 | AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | — | — |
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Best GPU for NASCAR 21: Ignition
Full GPU guide →NASCAR 21: Ignition's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 590 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.
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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.
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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 NASCAR 21: Ignition
Full CPU guide →NASCAR 21: Ignition's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-11700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
~$140.99AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$265Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$240.23AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for NASCAR 21: Ignition
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our NASCAR 21: Ignition 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 NASCAR 21: Ignition?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run NASCAR 21: Ignition?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of NASCAR 21: Ignition's AMD Radeon RX 590 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run NASCAR 21: Ignition?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 meets or beats NASCAR 21: Ignition's Intel Core i7-11700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for NASCAR 21: Ignition?
- 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 NASCAR 21: Ignition?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does NASCAR 21: Ignition need?
- NASCAR 21: Ignition lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 590 still enough for NASCAR 21: Ignition?
- 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.