Short Circuit VR System Requirements
Short Circuit VR, released Nov 19, 2018, is an indie / simulation game from Stefan Bauwens, Cindy Ho. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an AMD FX-8350-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Short Circuit VR call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 770 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Short Circuit VR call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 770 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8350 | AMD FX-8350 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 770 MB | 770 MB |
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Best GPU for Short Circuit VR
Full GPU guide →Short Circuit VR's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 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 Short Circuit VR
Full CPU guide →Short Circuit VR's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8350 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel 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
~$84.93AMD 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
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Short Circuit VR
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Short Circuit VR 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 Short Circuit VR?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Short Circuit VR?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Short Circuit VR's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Short Circuit VR?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Short Circuit VR's AMD FX-8350 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Short Circuit VR?
- 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 Short Circuit VR?
- 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 Short Circuit VR need?
- Short Circuit VR lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Short Circuit VR?
- 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.