Still Wakes the Deep System Requirements
Still Wakes the Deep, released Jun 18, 2024, is an action / adventure game from The Chinese Room. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Still Wakes the Deep call for 8 GB of RAM and 9 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Still Wakes the Deep call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 9 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core Intel | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 9 GB | 9 GB |
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Best GPU for Still Wakes the Deep
Full GPU guide →Still Wakes the Deep's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 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 Still Wakes the Deep
Full CPU guide →Still Wakes the Deep's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 5600X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
~$130AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
~$250AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Still Wakes the Deep
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Still Wakes the Deep 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 Still Wakes the Deep?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Still Wakes the Deep?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Still Wakes the Deep's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F run Still Wakes the Deep?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is well ahead of Still Wakes the Deep's AMD Ryzen 5 5600X target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Still Wakes the Deep?
- 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 Still Wakes the Deep?
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Still Wakes the Deep need?
- Still Wakes the Deep lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 still enough for Still Wakes the Deep?
- 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.