Simple Builder System Requirements
Simple Builder, released Sep 20, 2022, is a casual / indie game from Tom's Feral Cat Games. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics with an Intel Core i5-4460-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Simple Builder call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4460-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Simple Builder call for AMD Radeon RX 6600-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4460-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 | Intel Core i5-4460 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
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Best GPU for Simple Builder
Full GPU guide →Simple Builder's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 6600 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.
Other options at this level
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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.
Other options at this level
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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 Simple Builder
Full CPU guide →Simple Builder's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-4460 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.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Simple Builder
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Simple Builder 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 Simple Builder?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Simple Builder?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Simple Builder's AMD Radeon RX 6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Simple Builder?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Simple Builder's Intel Core i5-4460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Simple Builder?
- 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 Simple Builder?
- 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 Simple Builder need?
- Simple Builder lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 6600 still enough for Simple Builder?
- 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.