How much RAM does Tales of the Elements need?

Tales of the Elements lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for Tales of the Elements?

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.

Tales of the Elements System Requirements

Oct 13, 2016ActionAdventureCasualIndieRPG

Tales of the Elements, released Oct 13, 2016, is an action / adventure game from Last BeNeVoLeNcE. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics with an Intel Core i5-4460-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Tales of the Elements call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Tales of the Elements call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4460-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	Intel Core i5-4460
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
Storage	2 GB	3 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista
Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core or better
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU w/ 1GB Video RAM minimum
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes: Runs at 640x480 (Press "Alt+Enter" for fullscreen); Because the game engine uses the CPU to process graphics instead of GPU, some parts of the game such as the Special Stages can be CPU intensive for a 2.0 Ghz processor and may require something a bit more powerful; Also--Xbox 360 Gamepad does not work when "Xbox Configuration Support" is activated in Steam Big Picture.

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista / 7
Processor: 3.7 GHz Dual Core or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU w/ 2GB Video RAM
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes: Runs at 640x480 (Press "Alt+Enter" for fullscreen)

Best GPU for Tales of the Elements

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Tales of the Elements's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 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 Tales of the Elements

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Tales of the Elements'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

~$104.97

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 Tales of the Elements

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Tales of the Elements 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 Tales of the Elements?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Tales of the Elements?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Tales of the Elements's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Tales of the Elements?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Tales of the Elements's Intel Core i5-4460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Tales of the Elements?: 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 Tales of the Elements?: 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 Tales of the Elements need?: Tales of the Elements lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for Tales of the Elements?: 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.