Star Nomad 2 System Requirements
Star Nomad 2, released Dec 14, 2015, is an indie / rpg game from Huy Phan. Its recommended spec points at Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics with an Intel Core i3-6100-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Star Nomad 2 call for Intel HD Graphics 3000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 600 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Star Nomad 2 call for Intel HD Graphics 4000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-6100-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 600 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i3-6100 |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 600 MB | 600 MB |
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Best GPU for Star Nomad 2
Full GPU guide →Star Nomad 2's stated graphics card is roughly Intel HD Graphics 4000 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 Star Nomad 2
Full CPU guide →Star Nomad 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-6100 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 Star Nomad 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Star Nomad 2 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 Star Nomad 2?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Star Nomad 2?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Star Nomad 2's Intel HD Graphics 4000 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Star Nomad 2?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Star Nomad 2's Intel Core i3-6100 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Star Nomad 2?
- 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 Star Nomad 2?
- 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 Star Nomad 2 need?
- Star Nomad 2 lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel HD Graphics 4000 still enough for Star Nomad 2?
- 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.