How much RAM does NASCAR Heat Evolution need?

NASCAR Heat Evolution lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 still enough for NASCAR Heat Evolution?

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.

NASCAR Heat Evolution System Requirements

Sep 12, 2016Racing

NASCAR Heat Evolution, released Sep 12, 2016, is a racing game from Monster Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics with an AMD FX-8320-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for NASCAR Heat Evolution call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460-class graphics, AMD FX-4100-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for NASCAR Heat Evolution call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980-class graphics, AMD FX-8320-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD FX-4100	AMD FX-8320
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	10 GB	10 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3 530 or AMD FX 4100
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 or AMD HD 5870
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5870 or better, HD6870 or better, HD7790 or better, R7 260 or better, R9 260 or better Nvidia GTX460 or better Series, GTX560 or better, GTX650Ti or better, GTX750 or better, GTX950 or better

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690 or AMD FX 8320
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 980 or AMD R9 Fury
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
Additional Notes: AMD HD5870 or better, HD6870 or better, HD7790 or better, R7 260 or better, R9 260 or better Nvidia GTX460 or better Series, GTX560 or better, GTX650Ti or better, GTX750 or better, GTX950 or better

Best GPU for NASCAR Heat Evolution

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NASCAR Heat Evolution's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 NASCAR Heat Evolution

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NASCAR Heat Evolution's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8320 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 NASCAR Heat Evolution

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our NASCAR Heat Evolution 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 Heat Evolution?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run NASCAR Heat Evolution?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of NASCAR Heat Evolution's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run NASCAR Heat Evolution?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of NASCAR Heat Evolution's AMD FX-8320 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for NASCAR Heat Evolution?: 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 Heat Evolution?: 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 NASCAR Heat Evolution need?: NASCAR Heat Evolution lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 still enough for NASCAR Heat Evolution?: 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.