How much RAM does POOLS need?

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

Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 still enough for POOLS?

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.

POOLS System Requirements

Apr 26, 2024Adventure

POOLS, released Apr 26, 2024, is an adventure game from Tensori. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics with an Intel Core i5-14400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for POOLS call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-14400F-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 12 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for POOLS call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-14400F-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 12 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i5-14400F
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	12 GB	12 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 from around 2016 or later
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 or newer
Storage: 12 GB available space
VR Support: OpenXR. Supports standard gamepads and motion controllers. Only Windows is officially supported for VR
Additional Notes: Lower resolution for additional performance. Laptops can work too. Tested on 2021 Lenovo thinkpad, works smoothly with low settings and lower resolution setting. NOTE: You can always try the Demo to see how game runs.

Recommended: Recommended:

OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 7 from 2018 or later
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or newer
Storage: 12 GB available space
VR Support: OpenXR. Supports standard gamepads and motion controllers. Only Windows is officially supported for VR
Additional Notes: Tested with high settings on 1080p. For 4k with high settings NVIDIA 4080 or AMD RX 7900 is recommended. NOTE: You can always try the Demo to see how game runs.

Best GPU for POOLS

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POOLS's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 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 POOLS

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POOLS's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-14400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i5-14400F

~$178.99

score 190Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$189.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy
Intel Core i5-13600K ~$339Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

~$200

score 248Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 7600X ~$172.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$209Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 ~$240.23Buy
Intel Core i5-14600K ~$249.99Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

~$234

score 285Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ~$315Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ~$327.49Buy
Intel Core i7-13700K ~$330Buy
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ~$337.19Buy

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Recommended PC build for POOLS

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our POOLS 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 POOLS?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run POOLS?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of POOLS's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D run POOLS?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is well ahead of POOLS's Intel Core i5-14400F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for POOLS?: 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 POOLS?: 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 POOLS need?: POOLS lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 still enough for POOLS?: 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.