Sam & Max Save the World System Requirements
Sam & Max Save the World, released Dec 2, 2020, is an adventure / indie game from Skunkape Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 graphics with an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Sam & Max Save the World call for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Sam & Max Save the World call for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class processor and 2 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | — |
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Best GPU for Sam & Max Save the World
Full GPU guide →Sam & Max Save the World's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel 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 Sam & Max Save the World
Full CPU guide →Sam & Max Save the World's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Sam & Max Save the World
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Sam & Max Save the World 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 Sam & Max Save the World?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Sam & Max Save the World?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Sam & Max Save the World's NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Sam & Max Save the World?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Sam & Max Save the World's Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Sam & Max Save the World?
- 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 Sam & Max Save the World?
- 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 Sam & Max Save the World need?
- Sam & Max Save the World lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 still enough for Sam & Max Save the World?
- 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.