How much RAM does NecroVision need?

NecroVision lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT still enough for NecroVision?

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.

NecroVision System Requirements

May 20, 2009Action

NecroVision, released May 20, 2009, is an action game from The Farm 51. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT graphics with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for NecroVision call for 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for NecroVision call for NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT-class graphics, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz	AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
GPU	3D Hardware Accelerator Card Required – 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 256 MB Video Memory - ATI Radeon X1600	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
Storage	8 GB	8 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3, Vista SP1 *
Processor: Intel® Dual Core 2.0 GHz or AMD™ Athlon™ 4000+
Memory: XP – 1 GB RAM, Vista – 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 7.5 GB + 1 GB Swap File
Video Card: 3D Hardware Accelerator Card Required – 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 256 MB Video Memory - ATI® Radeon X1600 or Nvidia® Geforce 6800 - NOTE: Nvidia 260 GTX & Nvidia 280 GTX are not supported.
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c

* This product does not support Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT or XP x64/Vista x64.

Recommended: Recommended

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3, Vista SP1 *
Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD™ Athlon™ Dual Core 5200+/li>
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 7.5 GB + 1 GB Swap File
Video Card: 256 MB 3D Hardware Accelerator Card with Shader 3.0 support - ATI® Radeon HD 3850 or Nvidia® Geforce 8800 GT - NOTE: Nvidia 260 GTX & Nvidia 280 GTX are not supported.
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c

* This product does not support Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT or XP x64/Vista x64.
NOTICE: Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipset listed here may not be compatible with the 3D acceleration features utilized by NecroVision. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX compatibility.

SUPPORTED CHIPSETS

ATI Radeon X1600
, ATI Radeon X1900
, ATI RADEON X1950
, ATI RADEON HD 2400
, ATI RADEON HD 2600
, ATI RADEON HD 2900
, ATI RADEON HD 3450
, ATI RADEON HD 3850
, ATI RADEON HD 3870
, ATI RADEON HD 4850
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 6800
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 7300
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 7600
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 7800
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 7900
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 8400
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 8500
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 9600
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 9800
, NVIDIA GEFORCE 260

SUPPORTED MOBILE CHIPSETS
, NVIDIA GEFORCE GO 7600 (XP Only)
, NVIDIA GEFORCE GO 7900
, NVIDIA GEFORCE GO 8400

Best GPU for NecroVision

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NecroVision's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

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 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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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

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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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~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for NecroVision

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NecroVision's stated processor is roughly AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

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 ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

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 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

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

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for NecroVision

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our NecroVision 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 NecroVision?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run NecroVision?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of NecroVision's NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run NecroVision?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of NecroVision's AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for NecroVision?: 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 NecroVision?: 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 NecroVision need?: NecroVision lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT still enough for NecroVision?: 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.