The Blue Stars System Requirements
The Blue Stars is an indie / rpg game from Jack Tyrrell. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 550 graphics with an Intel Core i3-12100F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Blue Stars call for AMD Radeon Vega 8-class graphics, 1 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Blue Stars call for AMD Radeon RX 550-class graphics, Intel Core i3-12100F-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | r3 3200 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | AMD Radeon RX 550 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for The Blue Stars
Full GPU guide →The Blue Stars's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 550 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.
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 The Blue Stars
Full CPU guide →The Blue Stars's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-12100F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 5600X
~$130AMD Ryzen 5 5600X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
- Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy
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Recommended PC build for The Blue Stars
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Blue Stars 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 The Blue Stars?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Blue Stars?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Blue Stars's AMD Radeon RX 550 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run The Blue Stars?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of The Blue Stars's Intel Core i3-12100F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Blue Stars?
- 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 The Blue Stars?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does The Blue Stars need?
- The Blue Stars lists 1 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 550 still enough for The Blue Stars?
- 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.