Outcast - A New Beginning System Requirements
Outcast - A New Beginning, released Mar 15, 2024, is an action game from Appeal Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Outcast - A New Beginning call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti-class graphics, 8 GB of RAM and 40 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Outcast - A New Beginning call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 40 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 3 1300X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB | 40 GB |
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Best GPU for Outcast - A New Beginning
Full GPU guide →Outcast - A New Beginning's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super 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 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Outcast - A New Beginning
Full CPU guide →Outcast - A New Beginning's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 5600X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$178.99Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
~$200AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
~$250AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Outcast - A New Beginning
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Outcast - A New Beginning 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 Outcast - A New Beginning?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Outcast - A New Beginning?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT meets or beats Outcast - A New Beginning's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D run Outcast - A New Beginning?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is well ahead of Outcast - A New Beginning's AMD Ryzen 5 5600X target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Outcast - A New Beginning?
- 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 Outcast - A New Beginning?
- 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 Outcast - A New Beginning need?
- Outcast - A New Beginning lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super still enough for Outcast - A New Beginning?
- 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.