How much RAM does STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram need?

STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?

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.

STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram System Requirements

Feb 19, 2019Adventure

STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram, released Feb 19, 2019, is an adventure game from MAGES. Inc.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an Intel Core i5-9400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram call for Intel HD Graphics 4000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-9100F-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 9 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i5-9400F-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 9 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-9100F	Intel Core i5-9400F
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Storage	9 GB	9 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows7/8.1/10
Processor: Core i3 (Sandy Bridge or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics Series (1GB memory allocation)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 9 GB available space
Sound Card: Sound Devices compatible Direct Sound
Additional Notes: 1280x720 or better required (Recommended 1920x1080)

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows7/8.1/10 (64bit ver)
Processor: Core i5 (Ivy Bridge or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Geforce (VRAM 1GB or better)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 9 GB available space
Sound Card: Sound Devices compartible Direct Sound
Additional Notes: 1280x720 or better required (Recommended 1920x1080)

Best GPU for STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram

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STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 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 STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram

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STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-9400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 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 5600 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram 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 STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram's Intel Core i5-9400F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?: 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 STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?: 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 STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram need?: STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?: 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.