The Dark Tones: Loss System Requirements
The Dark Tones: Loss, released Dec 8, 2023, is an adventure / indie game from Zero Directive. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 graphics with an Intel Core i7-7700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Dark Tones: Loss call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6500-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Dark Tones: Loss call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660-class graphics, Intel Core i7-7700K-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
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Best GPU for The Dark Tones: Loss
Full GPU guide →The Dark Tones: Loss's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 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 The Dark Tones: Loss
Full CPU guide →The Dark Tones: Loss's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-7700K 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 The Dark Tones: Loss
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Dark Tones: Loss 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 Dark Tones: Loss?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Dark Tones: Loss?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Dark Tones: Loss's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run The Dark Tones: Loss?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of The Dark Tones: Loss's Intel Core i7-7700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Dark Tones: Loss?
- 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 Dark Tones: Loss?
- 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 The Dark Tones: Loss need?
- The Dark Tones: Loss lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 still enough for The Dark Tones: Loss?
- 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.